RYAN
LEARAS
Ryan Learas - Architectural Visualization
Highly motivated and versatile architectural and visualization professional
Proficient in prioritizing and completing tasks in a timely manner, yet flexible to multitask when necessary. Reliable, hardworking, and dedicated team player who works well under pressure and with minimum supervision. Self-taught and extremely passionate about 3D modelling, renderings, and animation. Continually learning and following the latest updates in modelling software.
(847) 951 6955
Employment History
8/2021 - Present
Charlie Greene Studio | Technical and Visual Designer
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Develop test-fits and building code analysis, construction documents, and permitting
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Produce early design iterations, graphics, and 3D visualizations for schematic and design development
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Lead construction administration including reviewing all submittals, responding to RFIs, and conducting onsite walk throughs in partnership with GCs and Contractors for all firm projects
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Track and maintain timelines for customer projects ensuring project deadlines are met
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Establish clear objectives, goals, priorities, and expectations with colleagues when beginning new projects
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Coach all new hires in Revit and other design programs
11/2019 - 8/2021
NORR | Designer
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Served as primary designer for all grocery client projects
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Prepared SIRs and Due Diligence Reports, as well as municipal and building code analysis
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Developed construction documents
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Coached all new hires in Revit and other design programs
8/2018 - 9/2019
Nelson | Designer - Visualization
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Created 3D renderings ranging from conceptual to photorealistic using a combination of Blender, Sketchup, and Photoshop
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Collaborated with designers and project managers to ensure their design intent was accurately represented
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Provided design input and recommendations
8/2017 - 8/2018
MRSA Architects | Project Architect
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Developed construction documents
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Performed architectural planning and site surveys
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Created graphics for posted EVAC diagrams and space studies
3/2017 - 3/2019
Specular Images | Partner - Freelancing
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Created renderings for architectural and interior design, product advertisers, and marketing
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Performed all customer outreach functions
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Maintained customer contracts and relationships
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Established all new clients and business partnerships
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Established timelines for project deliverables
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Ensured team members successfully met deadlines
3/2015 - 8/2017
Muller + Muller | Project Architect
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Created diagrams and graphics for presentations to clients
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Created interior and exterior 3D renderings ranging from conceptual to photorealistic
Education
2012 - 2014
University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign | GPA: 3.73
2008 - 2012
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | GPA: 3.35
Awards
2014
Green Re-Scheme Competition | U of I
Contributions: site research, developing concept design, final site plan and info graphics
2013
Green Re-Scheme Competition | U of I
Contributions: site research, developing concept design, 3D modelling, rendering
2013
Honorable mention of the Spring 2013 Earl Prize Competition | U of I
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