Experienced LEED Accredited Professional eager to contribute expertise to a dynamic organization

 

Design / Construction

Ø  Upheld budgets and timelines while completing small residential refurbishment contracts up to $10,000; designed and managed all aspects of the projects, including acquiring permits, contractor negotiation, contract management and quality assurance

Ø  Experienced with residential siding and cladding system installation as well as window replacement

Ø  Effectively managed on-site teams of up to five personnel executing residential and commercial low voltage pre-wire and system installation for fire, security, TV and communication systems

Ø  Well-versed in construction and architectural programs; designed and completed construction details in Autodesk Revit and Google Sketchup as well as produced architectural layout and presentation documents utilizing 3DStudio Max, Photoshop and multiple CAD programs

Ø  Dynamic communication and problem solving skills; collaborated and coordinated potential design requirements / outcomes with multiple stakeholders

 

Environmental Analysis

Ø  Conducted in-depth environmental analysis impact research to determine the most environmentally sound building option; analyzed proposed residential and commercial building designs for energy and indoor environmental quality utilizing multiple virtual and analysis software systems, including Sunrel, DOE Energy Plus, IES <VE>, Lumen Designer and Autodesk Vis

Ø  Strategically compared multiple designs to determine level of potential built performance in accordance with various green rating systems (Green Star AU/NZ & BREEAM)

Ø  Altered existing or proposed design features and created innovative solutions which enhanced environmental standards in accordance with building code regulations

Ø  Audited and provided recommendations for existing residential and commercial buildings to improve energy use and indoor environmental qualities (air quality, lighting, acoustics and thermal qualities)

Ø  Conducted scientific monitoring utilizing state of the art measuring methods and tools, including digital thermohygrograph, lux meters, sound meters and infrared thermal camera technologies

Ø  Created effective presentations which included detailed charts, graphs and/or reports for numerous stake-holders

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA, Wellington, NZ                                                                                     2008

Bachelors of Science C Building Science and Environmentally Sustainable Design

Bachelors of Architectural Studies (completed three years 2005 - 2008)

 

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA, Missoula, MT                                                                                      2003

MBA Essentials

 

 

INSIGHT DIGITAL OPTICAL, City, State                                                                                2009 C 2010

Founding Partner / President & CEO

  Oversaw full-scope managerial responsibilities for the successful launch of an ophthalmic lens manufacturing facility; drove quality excellence as team leader for manufacturing systems and operations management

  Developed successful business plan and business model; applied and received business loans

  Profitably sold business to a large multi-national manufacturer

  Created effective branding and design, including developing logos, trademarks, marketing materials and websites

  Played a solid role in growing business by managing all outside sales, staff training and new customer generation / retention

  Built customer base by preparing and presenting professional requests for proposals and quotes to federal, state and municipal bodies

  Achieved green certification by implementing and managing sustainable manufacturing processes

 

VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON, Wellington, NZ                                               Date From C To

Architectural Researcher / Tutor

  Completed cutting-edge research for the Dean of the School of Architecture & Design in the areas of sustainable design practices and rating systems (LEED, Green Star, BREEAM) in urban development while focusing on re-use of existing structures as a basis for new construction

  Promoted learning excellence while regularly tutoring up to 20 students in Architectural Design and Architectural Technologies

 

WEWILDGEESE LTD., Wellington, NZ                                                                            Date From C To

Owner

  Successfully gained a lucrative contract with Tyco International s Wormald New Zealand to design, service, install and maintain fire alarm and sprinkler systems throughout the Wellington region

 

 

RSB LOGISTIC C KEISERLING TRANSPORTATION, Missoula, MT                                    Date From C To

Director of U.S. Operations

 

BITTERROOT INTERNATIONAL, Missoula, MT                                                                 Date From C To

Vice President of Operations

 

WATKINS SHEPARD TRUCKING, Missoula, MT                                                              Date From C To

Director of Operations

 

U.S. NAVY, Le Moore NAS, USS Carl Vinson                                                                  Date From C To

Aviation Electronics Technician (A7-E military aircraft)

           

 

Ø  Microsoft Office                             All Programs at Expert Level

Ø  MSP                                               Working Knowledge

Ø  DOE Energy Plus                            Building Performance Analysis

Ø  SUNREL                                         Building Performance Analysis

Ø  IES <VE>                                       Building Performance Analysis

Ø  Ecotect                                           Building Performance Analysis

Ø  Lumen Designer                              Lighting Design / Analysis

Ø  Light Studio                                                Lighting  Analysis

Ø  Autodesk                                        Revit, VIS, 3DStudio Max, AutoCAD

Ø  Graphisoft                                      Archicad

Ø  Solidworks                                      Engineering CAD

Ø  Adobe Software                              Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT ACTUAL TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I recently graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Building Science and Environmentally Sustainable Design. I am a LEED accredited professional with extensive experience independently gathering and compiling data for environmental analysis using a variety of established methods, procedures and techniques. I have conduced in-depth research and audits to make recommendations for improved energy use and indoor environmental qualities in both residential and commercial buildings. I have gained buy-in by numerous stakeholders through effective formal presentations outlining in detail the pay-offs of green designs.

 

In addition to my strong technical qualifications, I am a proven leader who has managed over 300 personnel, effectively driving revenue and service excellence. I have held full-accountability for operations management, budgeting as well as profit and loss responsibilities. I am highly effective in planning and coordinating workflow while managing time to maximize productivity and efficiency.

 

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

Kurt Rehder