1. Richard H. Gerdes, IIDA, LEED AP
611 26th St. South
Arlington VA 22202
(703) 548-5005
(703) 568-8814 (cell)
richardgerdes99@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior Project Designer working in an award winning architectural design firm. Comprehensive
knowledge of the Interior Design Industry from residential to corporate office suites over 100,000
square feet. Fast production skills while maintaining an enthusiastic eye toward clean and well
focused interiors. Winning team member of the 2010 IIDA Bronze Award for Design Excellence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 Conduct program interviews and site analysis.
 Generate test fits, space plans encompassing all project requirements, prepare and input
construction drawings in Auto CAD 2010.
 Provide construction administration throughout life of project.
 Create original architectural design elements within construction budget.
 Coordinate project data and distribute to project team members, engineers and contractors.
 Review construction and millwork shop drawings as well as physical submittals to ensure
design intent is accurately conveyed.
 Strong understanding of interior fit, finishes, fabrics and furniture specifications.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Davis Carter Scott Ltd. - McLean, VA March 2004-Present
 Senior Interior Designer for projects ranging in scope from 10,000 Sq. Ft. -250,000 Sq. Ft.
 Coordination of construction drawings with engineers and consultants.
 Client interviews with emphasis on project program analysis.
OPX. - Wash., DC March 2003-2004
 Primarily responsible for design work at a top ten Law Firm with 200 partners with on-going
redesign of offices in DC and Virginia, including 7,000 sq. ft conference center.
 Additional projects included the Watergate Apartment corridor renovation and corporate
offices.
O’Brien Travis Jaccard, Inc. - Wash., DC May 1998-March 2003
 Design interiors specifically for Corporations, Associations and Foundation projects as well
as national Law Firms ranging in scope from 2,500 – 150,000 sq.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
University of Maryland - College Park Campus Fall 1981-Spring 1985
 Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design
 Minor in Landscape Architecture
LEED AP Fall 2009
IIDA 2001-2011
NCIDQ Board Certified Spring 2001
VOLUNTEER WORK
 Jubilee Gala fund raiser for low income families – 2001 and 2000. Assisted with silent
auction.
 Academy of Hope (a non-profit academic school for immigrants). Assisted in refurbishment
of classrooms and offices.
 Millennium Arts Center of Washington, DC Fundraisers – 2003-2006.