NY

Name : RWalker12813
Industry Type : Architects
City & State : New York, NY
Job Title Project Architect
Relocation Preferences : NY, NJ, PA
Objective : I am interested in an opportunity to lead the management, design and / or construction of educational facilities.
Resume :  
Ralph Walker

243 Spruce Street, Bloomfield NJ
RWalker12813[at]gensler.com

Professional Experience
GenslerMorristown NJ & New York, NY
Senior Associate / Project Architect2004 Present
Project Architect leading and managing multidisciplinary teams of architects, designers and engineers for the programming, design, documentation and construction of complex educational facilities. Provided thought leadership for local and regional business development, national practice area strategy and ongoing marketing and publications. Selected projects include:
Crown Heights Charter High School, Brooklyn NY
St. Philips Academy, Newark NJ
Wilson + Dudley Elementary Schools, Camden NJ
PNC Branch Banks, Multiple locations in NJ + PA
Fette Ford Dealership, Clifton NJ

Taylor Fierce LLCLos Angeles, CA
Senior Associate / Project Architect2003-2004
Assisted in opening new architecture firm. Led business development efforts, new client development and contract negotiations. Project architect managing programming, design development and construction documents for new projects. Selected projects include:
Oscar De La Hoya Animo High School, Los Angeles, CA

Fields Devereaux Architects & EngineersLos Angeles, CA
Project Architect2000-2003
Project Architect designing and managing multiple new building and renovation projects from concept design through construction.
Selected Projects
Oak Park High School Activity Center, Oak Park CA
Compton USD, Multiple Renovation Projects, Compton CA
Torrance USD, Multiple Renovation Projects, Torrance CA
Kenter Canyon Elementary School Library, Los Angeles CA
California State University Channel Islands, Administration Building, Camarillo CA

The Bilow GroupRidgefield Park, NJ
Job Captain1997-1999

Licensure / Accreditations
Registered Architect California, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Construction Specifiers Institute:Certified Document Technologist
US Green Building Council:LEED Accredited Professional

Education
Syracuse UniversityBachelor of Architecture
Majored in Architecture & Political Science1992-1997

Organizations
St. Philips Academy, Board of Trustees
KIPP Academy of Opportunity, Board of Directors
Teach For America, Regional Board of Directors LA
LA Edupreneurs, Member

Awards
Architecture For Humanity Classroom Competition: The Blurred Classroom Project Finalist & Exhibitor
St. Philips Academy Project AIA NJ Silver Medal, SARA Award, Smart Growth Award
ENYA Southpoint Competition - Exhibitor

Selected Speaking Engagements
Ralph Walker developed and delivered the following presentations:

ICFF Conference 2007
Design Entreprenuers: Rethinking EnergyEvent & Website
http://www.metropolismag.com/story/20070920/teaching-it-ralph-walker-and-the-team-from-gensler-and-the-st-philips-academy-icff-2007

PSEG Community Outreach 2008
Energy Efficiency Workshops: LEED Design for Community BuildingsEvent

NJ Charter School Association Annual Conference, 2008
Sustainable Design Opportunities for Charter SchoolsEvent

Building Success, 2009
Keynote: The Future of Education: Perspectives from the PracticeEvent

Columbia University Ed Lab Seminar, 2009
Moving towards Learning Environments: The blurred classroomEvent

Interface Tribal Gathering: The Future of Education, 2009
Moving towards Learning Environments: The blurred classroomEvent


Selected Web & Print Features
Ralph Walker was interviewed for or featured in the following the following features:

After Ed TV Website
School ReDesign: Episode 3 Future Leaders Institute and Gensler team up to redefine the classroom
http://aftered.tv/index.php?q=node/351

GenslerWebsite
Features: Social Studies Architecture For Humanity Classroom Competition
http://www.gensler.com/#viewpoint/features/29

GenslerWebsite
Features: Ahead of its Class St. Philips Academy
http://www.gensler.com/#viewpoint/features/12

Edutopia Magazine & Website
Features: Greening the Past St. Philips Academy
http://www.edutopia.org/green-school-retrofit

Metropolis Magazine & Website
Features: Golden Ticket St. Philips Academy
http://www.metropolismag.com/story/20080220/golden-ticket



Complete project list and references available upon request.





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