To obtain a Project Architect or Managing Architect position within this area.
Neal J. Gerdes___________________
OBJECTIVE
To obtain the position of Principal Architect.
EDUCATION
1983-1987
University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana, graduated with Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
1988-1990
University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana, graduated with Masters of Architecture
EXPERIENCE
1990-1993
Basil Associates Inc., Northfield Illinois
Served as Intern Architect and Construction Manager
Involved in commercial and residential projects. Learned construction techniques for residential and commercial projects. Worked with early versions of AutoCAD.
1993-1996
LR Development Company, Chicago, Illinois
Served as Architect and Construction Manager
Involved in design and construction management of multi-story residential condominium projects. Observed and directed contractors and their work while coordinating over twenty construction trades.
1996-1998
RRP Architects Inc., Waukegan, Illinois
Served as Project Architect
Involved in commercial, educational and residential projects. Lead architect on design team, programmed client needs, created construction drawings and specifications. Performed on-site construction administration services verifying accuracy and completeness of contractor’s work and practices.
1998-1999
Otis Associates Inc., Lincolnshire, Illinois
Served as Project Architect
Involved in senior housing and nursing facilities. Lead architect on design team, coordinated construction drawings for a retirement community and several other projects.
1999-2002
EDI Interior Architecture, Schaumburg, Illinois
Served as Project Architect & Managing Architect
Involved in projects for various companies including Children’s Memorial Hospital, Motorola, Kraft and Abbott Laboratories. Managed team of 14 interior designers and architects working on interior tenant development projects. Made initial client contact, wrote contracts, assigned work to team members, oversaw production, produced billing and resolved office disputes.
2002-Present
AKL Architectural Services, Lake Villa, Illinois
Founded and serve as Managing Architect & Project Architect
Involved in commercial, industrial and residential projects. Responsible for coordinating advertising, initial client contact, programming space requirements, creating space plans, determining pricing, writing contracts, setting up billing programs, all production, company quality control, and bill collections along with all other aspects of running a business.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Licensed Architect in Illinois and Wisconsin since 1995
• Self-Certified Architect in the City of Chicago since 2005
ABILITIES
• Leadership
• Oral and written communication
• Problem solving in managing people and in design
• Proficient in AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 2007, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and QuickBooks programs
HONORS
• Was awarded the opportunity by merit to study one year in the Versailles Overseas Architecture Program junior year in college.
• Achieved Dean’s List five out of eight semesters.
• Selected by professor to lead team of 8 teaching assistants in Building Technology class
• Have been promoted by merit to leadership positions throughout my career.
Additional information, references and portfolio available on request.
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