RUSTY RIDGE, AIA, NCARB
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***********@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/rusty ridge a0294513 Highly motivated, detail oriented Architect looking to help a company take their next step forward. With over 20 years of Architectural experience and licensed in 20 different states, I look to help bring a national presence to any company. I have a background in construction and the ability to assist in quality design work and well as find ways to save clients’ money through Value Engineering. I have worked and led teams from Restaurant rollout programs, office spaces, retail spaces, single family homes and education from Design through Construction.
EXPERIENCE
AUGUST 2009 – PRESENT
STUDIO DIRECTOR, ID STUDIO 4, LLC
Created company standards for project development and program rollout. Set the path to systematically roll out several national brands. Managed several national clients while maintaining the standards and expectations. Mentored team members to help them in teaching them construction methods as well as construction document building. Team lead in Value Engineering prototypes for national chains and saving clients upwards of half of a million dollars. FEBRUARY 2007 – AUGUST 2009
PROJECT MANAGER, CUBELLIS
Key member in opening a new Dallas office for a Boston based firm. Developed growth plan for rollout programs and office lead in development of company CAD standards. Managed national clients while meeting expectations of both client and company. AUGUST 2005 – FEBRUARY 2007
PROJECT MANAGER, D&E ARCHITECTURE
Developed standards for several nationwide rollout programs. Team lead in major reimaging program for nationwide hotel chain and restaurant clients. SKILLS
Proficient in ACAD
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient in Photoshop
Construction Surveys
Project Coordination
Moderate Spanish speaking
Moderate in Sign Language
Semi Familiar with Revit
Regulatory Compliance
Construction Administration
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EDUCATION
MAY 2004
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE, UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA LAFAYETTE ASSOCIATIONS
National Council of Architectural Registrations
Board (NCARB)
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Professionally registered in the following states:
Texas
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Nevada
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Utah