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PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 CONTACT INFORMATION A. Charles Ytzen B. Schaumburg, IL 60193 C. 847-436-2336 (C) D. cmytzen@gmail.com

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. LinkedIn – http://linkedin.com/in/charlesytzen B. Website Portfolio – http://charles.ytzen.org C. Twitter - @CharlesYtzen D. Google – http://profiles.google.com/cmytzen

1.3 SUMMARY

A. Licensed architect with exceptional technical knowledge and a proven background in design, development, and construction of a wide range of project types, on time and within budget. Manage multiple project teams through utilization of the latest technologies and design strategies, including sustainable design principles, while striving to deliver projects that exceed all expectations and objectives.

1.4 DEFINITIONS A. ALA – Association of Licensed Architects, Illinois Chapter.

1. Member 2010 to present. B. USGBC – United State Green Building Council, Illinois Chapter.

1. Member 2010 to present. 2. Membership Chair – West Suburban Branch. 3. Volunteer – Adopt-a-School LEED EBOM pilot program.

1.5 WORK HISTORY

A. Exponent, Inc., Wood Dale, IL Managing Architect, 2009 – 2011

B. Heitman Architects, Inc., Itasca, IL Project Manager, 1998 – 2009

C. NWS Architects, Inc., Chicago, IL Senior Project Architect, 1995 – 1998

D. The Jenkins Group, Itasca, IL Project Architect, 1984 -1995

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Licensed Architect – State of Illinois B. Revit / Introduction to BIM – Oakton Community College C. LEED Green Associate D. Bachelor of Arts, Iowa State University E. PMP Certification Training – MicroTrain F. Microsoft Project Training – MicroTrain G. Six Sigma Training – MicroTrain

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1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, HANDLING A. Seeking full time Senior Project Architect position. B. Part time or contract position acceptable. C. Willing to travel.

PART 2 – PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS 2.1 PROJECT TYPES

A. Commercial / Speculative and Build-to-Suit B. Industrial – Warehouse and Distribution / Speculative and Build-to-Suit C. Manufacturing D. Corporate Interiors E. Retail F. Health Care and Medical Office Building G. Adaptive re-use and Renovations

2.2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT A. Supervise site planning, schematic, and design development activities. B. Manage production of construction documents. 1. Utilize BIM – Building Information Modeling 2. Utilize IPD – Integrated Project Delivery C. Direct distribution and tabulation of bidding documents. D. Execute all construction administration activities. 2.3 COORDINATION A. Coordinate work of internal and external consultants. 1. Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, etc. 2. Specialty consultants – Audio, Kitchen, Display, etc. 3. Design/Build subcontractors B. Allocate staffing resources. 2.4 CODE REVIEW A. Perform detailed zoning, building, and ADA code reviews. B. Collaborate closely with authorities having jurisdiction to resolve code related issues. 2.5 COMMUNICATION A. Serve as single point of contact for all written and oral project communications. B. Build professional relationships with new and repeat clients through effective communications. 2.6 TECHNICAL EXPERTISE A. Revit 2011 B. AutoCAD 2011 C. Sketchup D. Microsoft Office E. Other 1. Building Envelope Performance Testing a. Field Testing b. Laboratory Testing

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2.7 PROJECT SUMMARIES A. Commercial 1. Esplanade at Locust Point, Downers Grove, IL 900,000 s.f., 20 story speculative mixed use office 2. Dean Witter / Morgan Stanley, West Valley, Utah 400,000 s.f. corporate headquarters

B. Industrial 1. Anixter, Alsip, IL

457,500 s.f. LEED certified warehouse / distribution facility 2. Pampered Chef, Addison, IL

780,900 s.f. corporate headquarters and warehouse C. Corporate Interiors

1. Kraft, Addison, IL 80,000 s.f. tenant build-out

2. Plante Moran, Elgin, IL 62,000 s.f. tenant build-out

PART 3 – EXECUTION 3.1 ADDING VALUE A. Service the needs of the client with high levels of professionalism and provide effective lines of communications that develop new and repeat business opportunities. B. Produce complete and accurate construction documents that result in narrow bidding ranges through the use of technical expertise and knowledge of construction methods. C. Mentor junior staff members in ways that foster their professional growth in the Intern Development Program. D. Utilize project organizational skills to provide project files that are not only clear and complete but provide easy transition for design team members and retrieval of project records. E. Analyze and solve tough problems to develop and implement functional and economical strategies; always with the client’s best interest in mind. 3.2 ADDITIONAL VALUE A. Utilize LEED and sustainable design principles. B. Provide attention to detail. C. Administer process improvements through standardization wherever possible. D. Render leadership of project design teams. E. Manage multiple project teams to prioritize project deliverables and schedules as required. 3.3 MISCELLANEOUS A. Dedication as necessary to meet and exceed all project objectives. B. Integrity through adherence to high moral and ethical principles. C. Positive attitude approach to all tasks regardless of scope. D. Display passion that is strong and a compelling desire for great work. E. Continue growth of professional development through continuing education and certifications. END OF SECTION