Ryan Freese is a licensed architect in Minnesota with over 14 years of experience working on a wide range of projects. He has extensive experience in all phases of architecture from budgeting, scheduling, and design to specifications, building codes, and construction procedures. Freese has worked as a senior project architect and architect at several firms in Minnesota, facilitating project documentation and administration. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and has a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from North Dakota State University.

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12569 88 Place North – Maple Grove, MN 55369 ~ ryanfreese@comcast.net ~ 612-812-6758
Ryan L. Freese – AIA, NCARB
Objective
• To develop and maintain a positive relationship with clients, colleagues and contractors in order to produce quality projects that
are on time, on budget and successful for all parties involved
Overview of Qualifications
• Licensed architect in the State of Minnesota since 2001
• Fourteen years experience working on a wide range of projects and delivery methods
• Experience in administration of all phases of project documentation through all disciplines
• Thorough knowledge and proven track record in phases of architecture including, budgeting, scheduling, planning, design,
specifications, building codes, building materials and construction procedures
• Sound techniques of personnel supervision as well as personnel management
• Extensive experience with design software tools used within architecture such as AutoCAD and Revit
• Broad background in a variety of project delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, Joint Design-Build collaboration with
Owner/Architect Selected Contractor and full-service real estate development Design-Build
• Experience with project design strategies to achieve LEED certification through the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Experience
2005 - 2009 Opus Architects & Engineers Minnetonka, MN
Senior Project Architect
• Facilitated the administration of all phases of project documentation through all disciplines
• Assisted project manager and design architect with governmental reviews, approvals and city approval processes
• Scheduled project commitments to foster effective teamwork and to maximize the skills of the staff under my supervision while
developing, training and providing growth opportunities
• Developed, assembled and managed project budgets through all disciplines, including special consultants
• Worked with project manager and design architect to develop alternative systems, materials and details while still maintaining
design intent
• Monitored the shop drawing and revision processes ensuring that work is scheduled and reviewed in a timely manner
• Project types – High-rise Office, Mid-rise Office
2001 - 2005 Miller Dunwiddie Architects, Inc Minneapolis, MN
Architect
• Lead designer on a range of projects, facilitating the administration of all phases of project documentation through all disciplines
• Assisted client with governmental reviews and approvals ensuring all state and local codes were followed
• Monitored the shop drawing and revision processes ensuring that work is scheduled and reviewed in a timely manner
• Scheduled project commitments to foster effective teamwork and to maximize the skills of the staff under my supervision while
developing, training and providing growth opportunities
• Project types – religious, residential, medical and education
2000 - 2001 Miller Architects and Builders St Cloud, MN
Architect
• Facilitated the administration of all phases of project documentation through all disciplines
• Worked with project manager making sure all client needs were met and governing city and state codes and ordinances were
followed
• Project types – religious, business and medical
1995 - 2000 YHR Partners Moorhead, MN
Intern Architect
• Assisted designer and project architect to facilitate the administration of all phases of project documentation through all
disciplines
• Assisted with the shop drawing and revision processes ensuring that work is scheduled and reviewed in a timely manner
• Project types – religious, civic, educational, assisted living, congregate care and nursing homes
Education and Associations
1988 – 1995 North Dakota State University Fargo, ND
• BA – Architecture with concentration in Construction Management and Structural Engineering
• Member of the National AIA, AIA Minnesota and NCARB
• Member of the Urban Design committee, AIA Minnesota and the AIA MN Convention Programs Committee ~ 2004 - 2005
References
References are available on request