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Ryan Learas

Savoy,IL

Summary

Highly motivated and versatile architectural and visualization professional with extensive project experience. Demonstrated expertise in a wide range of software including Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape, Sketchup, Photoshop, Indesign, Blender, 3DS Max, Twinmotion, and Vray. Passionate about 3D modeling, rendering, and detailing. Committed to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in modeling software.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead

Reifsteck Wakefield Fanning & Company
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed and delegated contract document tasks, deadlines, and budgeted hours to team members.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Assist project managers to establish projected budget hours for project contracts.
  • Attend kick off, progress, and construction meetings, as well as, present at design reviews.
  • Coordinate with subconsultants and vendors to ensure design intent and client goals are met.
  • Generate, review, and prepare contract documentation, project manuals, and paperwork for bidding and permitting submission.
  • Review and prepare responses to design questions and construction RFIs and submittals.

Technical and Visual Designer

Charlie Greene Studio
08.2021 - 01.2024
  • Managed and provided technical and visualization design work
  • Developed test-fits and building code analysis, construction documents, permitting, and construction administration for projects
  • Produced early design iterations, graphics and3D visualizations for schematic and design development
  • Presented designs to clients

Designer

NORR Architects
11.2019 - 08.2021
  • Served as primary designer for all grocery client projects
  • Prepared SIRs and Due Diligence Reports, municipal and building code analysis
  • Developed construction documents
  • Performed coordination between functions related to permitting and construction administration

Visualization Specialist

Nelson Architects
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Created3D renderings ranging from conceptual to photorealistic using a combination of Blender, Sketchup, and Photoshop
  • Collaborated with designers and project managers to ensure their design intent was being accurately represented
  • Provided design input and recommendations

Owner -3D Modeler

Specular Images
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Created renderings for architectural and interior design, product advertisers, and marketing
  • Performed all customer outreach functions
  • Maintained customer contracts and relationships
  • Established all new clients and business partnerships

Project Architect

MRSA Architects
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Developed construction documents
  • Performed architectural planning and site surveys
  • Created graphics for posted EVAC diagrams and space studies

Project Architect

Muller and Muller
03.2015 - 08.2017
  • Created diagrams and graphics for presentations to clients
  • Created interior and exterior3D renderings ranging from conceptual to photorealistic

Education

Master of Architecture - undefined

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
05.2014

Bachelor of Science - undefined

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
05.2012

Skills

  • Design and Planning Development
  • Building and Accessibility Code Interpretation
  • Contract Documentation and Administration
  • Project Management and Delegation

Timeline

Team Lead

Reifsteck Wakefield Fanning & Company
02.2024 - Current

Technical and Visual Designer

Charlie Greene Studio
08.2021 - 01.2024

Designer

NORR Architects
11.2019 - 08.2021

Visualization Specialist

Nelson Architects
08.2018 - 09.2019

Project Architect

MRSA Architects
08.2017 - 08.2018

Owner -3D Modeler

Specular Images
03.2017 - 03.2019

Project Architect

Muller and Muller
03.2015 - 08.2017

Master of Architecture - undefined

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science - undefined

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
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