FERNDALE, MI 48220
CHRISTOPHER N. ROHN                                                                                          CHRISROHN@CHRISROHN.COM



An experienced architectural professional with the desire to efficiently and effectively coordinate and
accomplish the planning, scoping, development, design, construction and direction of assigned projects
through solid conceptual, analytical, managerial and interpersonal practice.


  An assertive, well organized self starter with twelve years of        An awarded Project Manager with a strong attention to detail
 experience meeting or exceeding deadlines while designing              while formulating work plans, schedules, and leading
  new, relocation, renovation and maintenance projects with             coordination between engineering disciplines from design
  educational, residential, retail, high-rise, and industrial uses.     through construction across multiple assignments.
                                             CONCEPTUAL                 MANAGERIAL
                                              ANALYTICAL                I N T E R P E R S O N AL
 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills while utilizing        A technically proficient communicator who thrives in a team
    efficient processes to evaluate project needs, identify cost        oriented approach. Confident in expressing project vision
  saving initiatives and formulate corrective plans. Enjoys the         through verbal and written word, seeks and maintains
       proposal, contract and specification authoring process.          positive relationships with the client and the project team.


University of Detroit Mercy Bachelor of Architecture, 2002                                                       NCARB Record No. 125924


CURRENT PROJECTS                    Michele & Company Fine Jewelers                    DESIGN CONSULTANT
January 2009 - Present              Documented existing conditions of an existing retail building. Advised
                                    owner of demolition options, and created a series of conceptual store
                                    elevations to weigh appearance and budgetary concerns. Designed
                                    display case layout, advised owner on interior finish options.


                                    East Cambourne, Ferndale                                 DESIGN BUILD
                                    Single family residence design build project including new facade /
                                    porch replacement and kitchen refresh. Secured permits, performed
                                    demolition and construction activities, coordinated inspections with
                                    officials to ensure compliance.


THE INGENIUM GROUP                  Speede Car Wash                                      PROJECT MANAGER
GIFFELS, INC and NORR, LLC          A private chain of high-end car washes built in collaboration with
September 2006 – January 2009       Speedway SuperAmerica. Responsible for project budgets, assets, and
                                    schedules. Determined personnel required; set staffing levels.
Ingenie Award recipient:            Negotiated project services and cost estimates for contracts.
Excellence in project management    Harmonized owner needs with the design team.
for the Honda HMIN project.
                                    Honda Manufacturing of Indiana                      PROJECT MANAGER
                                    A new auto assembly facility in Greensburg, Indiana. Represented the
                                    company at project conferences, acted as liaison between owner and
                                    construction manager. Planned, scheduled, assigned, and reviewed
                                    design team activities on an accelerated timetable. Directed
                                    coordination efforts. Maintained project database.

                                    CVS/pharmacy                 PROJECT MANAGER / PROJECT ARCHITECT
                                    Administered a portion of a building refresh program to align existing
                                    stores with CVS/pharmacy appearance standards. Completed store
                                    surveys, designed new elevations and generated construction
                                    documents. Secured permits, worked with representatives in the field
                                    to resolve construction complications.

                                    Coleman A. Young Auditorium                         PROJECT ARCHITECT
                                    Renovation of a 1950’s era public auditorium. Collaborated with
                                    vendors on seating restoration options, advised selection of finish
                                    materials. Compiled vendor comparison documents, successfully value
                                    engineered the project to the owner’s satisfaction.
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre                     PROJECT ARCHITECT
                             A ten tower high-rise office and hotel complex. Collaborated with the
                             Dubai office to provide around the clock design progress. Responsible
                             for overall design development of the eight office towers and
                             associated retail, parking and circulation spaces.


EBH, INC                     Cherry Hill Square Apartments                     PROJECT ARCHITECT
March 2003 – July 2006       Renovation of occupied 1960’s era multi-family housing for seniors.
                             Gathered residents input to determine needs, communicated project
                             vision and intra-building relocation process. Documented existing
                             conditions. Administered drawings, specifications and quality control.


                             COTS Infant Day Care                               PROJECT ARCHITECT
                             Conversion of an existing garage into a day care facility. Surveyed
                             existing conditions, completed design from schematics through
                             construction documents, including specifications. Organized bidding
                             process and contractor walk through. Communicated project scope,
                             budget constraints and historic considerations.

                             Western International High School                 PROJECT ARCHITECT
                             Renovation of gymnasium, greenhouse replacement, science labs, and
                             window replacement. Accountable for project success from design
                             through construction. Required in-depth understanding of codes and
                             barrier free requirements. Authored quality assurance reports.

                             University Grove Homes                ARCHITECTURE / SITE PLANNING
                             Created a neighborhood analysis for the development of 50 infill
                             homes including site planning and facade development. Designed
                             three and four bedroom options from schematics through the
                             completion of construction documents.

WOLD                         Mt. Clemens Secondary Complex                         PROJECT ARCHITECT
(formerly STRAT WOLD)        Renovation of physical fitness, performing arts and food service
March 2002 – January 2003    facilities. Held conferences with officials to resolve scope and
                             budgetary concerns. Resolved schematic design conflicts, created
                             construction drawings. Selected finishes and designed tile patterns.

                             United Oaks Elementary                    CONCEPTUAL / SITE PLANNING
                             A new elementary school in an existing urban residential
                             neighborhood, adjacent to a market and an interstate service drive.
                             Conducted initial site survey, determined site location of new school,
                             schematic organization of site traffic, and functional building spaces.

ALBERT KAHN ASSOCIATES       Constructed foam and Plexiglas models; model photography for design
May 2001 – October 2001      department. Developed notation standards for construction
                             documents that correlate with specification sections. Utilized
                             Photoshop to render and modify historical elevations.

HOBBS + BLACK ARCHITECTS     Prepared construction documents for Karmanos Cancer Institute
January 2000 – August 2000   renovations. Implemented and refined schematic design for multi-unit
                             housing, including preliminary site planning and neighborhood design.

NTH CONSULTANTS, LTD         Performed roofing materials testing and field observations. Verified
April 1999 – August 1999     measurements and conditions for drawing preparation. Authored field
                             reports documenting material conditions and construction progress.

OAKLAND COUNTY               Prepared construction documents for interior offices throughout the
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE       county. Obtained field measurements and documented existing
April 1998 – August 1998     furniture conditions for as-built verification.


Computer Skills              AutoCAD 2010, Microsoft Project, Cion ProjectWeb, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
                             Familiar with Autodesk Revit, MicroStation, 3D Studio, SketchUp. Eager to learn additional applications.

Awards and Activities        Radio Host (2009-11) – Volunteer host of weekly three-hour music program on 101.9 WDET-HD2.
                             Ingenie Award (2007) - Excellence in Project Management presented by The Ingenium Group.
                             Community Service (2005) - Jack & Jill of America (Detroit Chapter) – 3D presentation of local landmarks.
                             Mentor (2004) – DPS Crockett Technical High School; twelve week architectural career exploration program.
                             Foreign Exchange Program (2000) – Studied for a term in Poland at the Warsaw Institute of Technology.
                             Drum & Bugle Corps (1994-97) - Baritone player for DCI Finalist corps; participated in competitive tours.

Chris Rohn - Architectural Professional

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    FERNDALE, MI 48220 CHRISTOPHERN. ROHN CHRISROHN@CHRISROHN.COM An experienced architectural professional with the desire to efficiently and effectively coordinate and accomplish the planning, scoping, development, design, construction and direction of assigned projects through solid conceptual, analytical, managerial and interpersonal practice. An assertive, well organized self starter with twelve years of An awarded Project Manager with a strong attention to detail experience meeting or exceeding deadlines while designing while formulating work plans, schedules, and leading new, relocation, renovation and maintenance projects with coordination between engineering disciplines from design educational, residential, retail, high-rise, and industrial uses. through construction across multiple assignments. CONCEPTUAL MANAGERIAL ANALYTICAL I N T E R P E R S O N AL Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills while utilizing A technically proficient communicator who thrives in a team efficient processes to evaluate project needs, identify cost oriented approach. Confident in expressing project vision saving initiatives and formulate corrective plans. Enjoys the through verbal and written word, seeks and maintains proposal, contract and specification authoring process. positive relationships with the client and the project team. University of Detroit Mercy Bachelor of Architecture, 2002 NCARB Record No. 125924 CURRENT PROJECTS Michele & Company Fine Jewelers DESIGN CONSULTANT January 2009 - Present Documented existing conditions of an existing retail building. Advised owner of demolition options, and created a series of conceptual store elevations to weigh appearance and budgetary concerns. Designed display case layout, advised owner on interior finish options. East Cambourne, Ferndale DESIGN BUILD Single family residence design build project including new facade / porch replacement and kitchen refresh. Secured permits, performed demolition and construction activities, coordinated inspections with officials to ensure compliance. THE INGENIUM GROUP Speede Car Wash PROJECT MANAGER GIFFELS, INC and NORR, LLC A private chain of high-end car washes built in collaboration with September 2006 – January 2009 Speedway SuperAmerica. Responsible for project budgets, assets, and schedules. Determined personnel required; set staffing levels. Ingenie Award recipient: Negotiated project services and cost estimates for contracts. Excellence in project management Harmonized owner needs with the design team. for the Honda HMIN project. Honda Manufacturing of Indiana PROJECT MANAGER A new auto assembly facility in Greensburg, Indiana. Represented the company at project conferences, acted as liaison between owner and construction manager. Planned, scheduled, assigned, and reviewed design team activities on an accelerated timetable. Directed coordination efforts. Maintained project database. CVS/pharmacy PROJECT MANAGER / PROJECT ARCHITECT Administered a portion of a building refresh program to align existing stores with CVS/pharmacy appearance standards. Completed store surveys, designed new elevations and generated construction documents. Secured permits, worked with representatives in the field to resolve construction complications. Coleman A. Young Auditorium PROJECT ARCHITECT Renovation of a 1950’s era public auditorium. Collaborated with vendors on seating restoration options, advised selection of finish materials. Compiled vendor comparison documents, successfully value engineered the project to the owner’s satisfaction.
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    Dubai Multi CommoditiesCentre PROJECT ARCHITECT A ten tower high-rise office and hotel complex. Collaborated with the Dubai office to provide around the clock design progress. Responsible for overall design development of the eight office towers and associated retail, parking and circulation spaces. EBH, INC Cherry Hill Square Apartments PROJECT ARCHITECT March 2003 – July 2006 Renovation of occupied 1960’s era multi-family housing for seniors. Gathered residents input to determine needs, communicated project vision and intra-building relocation process. Documented existing conditions. Administered drawings, specifications and quality control. COTS Infant Day Care PROJECT ARCHITECT Conversion of an existing garage into a day care facility. Surveyed existing conditions, completed design from schematics through construction documents, including specifications. Organized bidding process and contractor walk through. Communicated project scope, budget constraints and historic considerations. Western International High School PROJECT ARCHITECT Renovation of gymnasium, greenhouse replacement, science labs, and window replacement. Accountable for project success from design through construction. Required in-depth understanding of codes and barrier free requirements. Authored quality assurance reports. University Grove Homes ARCHITECTURE / SITE PLANNING Created a neighborhood analysis for the development of 50 infill homes including site planning and facade development. Designed three and four bedroom options from schematics through the completion of construction documents. WOLD Mt. Clemens Secondary Complex PROJECT ARCHITECT (formerly STRAT WOLD) Renovation of physical fitness, performing arts and food service March 2002 – January 2003 facilities. Held conferences with officials to resolve scope and budgetary concerns. Resolved schematic design conflicts, created construction drawings. Selected finishes and designed tile patterns. United Oaks Elementary CONCEPTUAL / SITE PLANNING A new elementary school in an existing urban residential neighborhood, adjacent to a market and an interstate service drive. Conducted initial site survey, determined site location of new school, schematic organization of site traffic, and functional building spaces. ALBERT KAHN ASSOCIATES Constructed foam and Plexiglas models; model photography for design May 2001 – October 2001 department. Developed notation standards for construction documents that correlate with specification sections. Utilized Photoshop to render and modify historical elevations. HOBBS + BLACK ARCHITECTS Prepared construction documents for Karmanos Cancer Institute January 2000 – August 2000 renovations. Implemented and refined schematic design for multi-unit housing, including preliminary site planning and neighborhood design. NTH CONSULTANTS, LTD Performed roofing materials testing and field observations. Verified April 1999 – August 1999 measurements and conditions for drawing preparation. Authored field reports documenting material conditions and construction progress. OAKLAND COUNTY Prepared construction documents for interior offices throughout the FACILITIES MAINTENANCE county. Obtained field measurements and documented existing April 1998 – August 1998 furniture conditions for as-built verification. Computer Skills AutoCAD 2010, Microsoft Project, Cion ProjectWeb, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Familiar with Autodesk Revit, MicroStation, 3D Studio, SketchUp. Eager to learn additional applications. Awards and Activities Radio Host (2009-11) – Volunteer host of weekly three-hour music program on 101.9 WDET-HD2. Ingenie Award (2007) - Excellence in Project Management presented by The Ingenium Group. Community Service (2005) - Jack & Jill of America (Detroit Chapter) – 3D presentation of local landmarks. Mentor (2004) – DPS Crockett Technical High School; twelve week architectural career exploration program. Foreign Exchange Program (2000) – Studied for a term in Poland at the Warsaw Institute of Technology. Drum & Bugle Corps (1994-97) - Baritone player for DCI Finalist corps; participated in competitive tours.