Lisa L. Schmidtke

Virginia Beach, VA 23454

(757) 233-2199 / (757) 406-5565

lschmidtke@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE:
Sr. Interior Designer, Project Manager, Space Planner, and/or Sustainability Professional (LEED, Biomimicry)

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

• 25 years, Senior Interior Designer/Project Manager, Space Planner
• 22 years, Professional Member American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), NCIDQ Certified
•   9 years, LEED Accredited Professional
•   9 years, Federal Government Contracts: Renovation, New Construction Projects
•   3 years, Certified Biomimicry Professional (global)
•   2 years, LEED Accredited Professional, BD+C (Building Design + Construction)

CLEARANCE: DoD, Restricted Site Vendor Access (issued: 10/11, expires: 10/16)

PASSPORT:     United States Citizen (03/04; Expires: 03/14)

WORK PREF.: CONUS (willing to travel OCONUS)

EXPERIENCE PORTFOLIO:

10/12 – present, Consultant, Interior Design, Space Planner

Biomimicry Professional, Private Client List

• Providing consulting to proprietary list of clients focused on blending design principles, LEED, and biomimicry principles into designs that contribute to healthier and more sustainable built environments

04/10 – 10/12, Senior Interior Designer, Space Planner

LEED AP, Certified Biomimicry Professional

Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering, Norfolk, VA

• Managed translation of biomimicry principles and methodologies into A/E design tools, such as Eco-Charrettes formats and design checklists for achieving sustainability goals for and beyond LEED
• Researched/cataloged industry-relevant biomimetic products, ideas, breakthroughs; designed/developed graphic, searchable database incorporating these findings
• Responsible for providing CEU development (education/training) for architects, interior designers, engineers, and LEED Accredited Professionals
• Produced monthly Biomimicry (internal) newsletter featuring industry-relevant case studies, books, websites, & products (providing continuing education for biomimetic issues, breakthroughs, and current, real-life applications); Facilitation of monthly Bio-Brainstorming sessions using videos, exercises, and discussions designed to promote lateral thinking to internal team of project-dedicated advocates
• Developed/delivered an ongoing series of cross–country speaking engagements showcasing industry-relevant biomimetic products, ideas and breakthroughs, aligning firm’s immediate and long-term business goals (see presentation section)
• Project Manager/Space Planner: United States Naval Academy, Space Utilization Studies, Renovations, Upgrade Recommendations, Nimitz Hall (218K sq. ft.  Library, Language, Economics, Poly/Sci. classes/labs); Rickover Hall (302K sq. ft. Engineering building), Annapolis, MD
• Interior Designer/Space Planner: Managed the project for the National Naval Medical Center, Warrior Transition Unit, New construction (153-suite BEQ, 240-seat Dining Hall, and Support Administrative Services for transitioning wounded warriors), Bethesda, MD

03/07 – 04/10, Senior Interior Designer/Planner, LEED AP

Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering, Norfolk, VA

• Program management/planning for: Bryce State Mental Hospital (State of Alabama), Study for Replacement of Hospital and Revitalization & Re-Focus of State Mental Health System, Tuscaloosa, AL
• Program management/planning for: Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Navy Education and Training Center (NETC) Consolidation, Space Planning & Consolidation Recommendations for 10 Training Commands, Hampton, VA
• Program management/space planning for: The College of William & Mary, Feasibility Study for Relocation of School of Education into acquired Williamsburg Community Hospital Building, Williamsburg, VA
• Attended Master’s level certificate course while working full-time as Sr. Designer

03/04 – 03/07, Director of Interior Design, LEED AP

Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering, Norfolk, VA

• Managed/supervised up to ~10 designers and interns in small-scale renovations for contracts valued between $10K – 250K; in-depth studies for contracts valued at $5K- 500K; and renovation/new construction work in commercial, healthcare, education, and government (federal, state, local) industries for contracts valued up to ~$7M; involved in construction projects with contract values up to ~$225M
• Directed/developed/formulated interior design concepts for projects from initial architectural space planning to client presentations to project installation/completion on ~30-50 projects annually; contributing to gross revenue billed at ~$48M (2007, including all discipline fees) and billable fees of ~$81M in 2011
• Collaborated with external consultants and cross-functional architects, mechanical, electrical, fire-protection engineers, communications technicians, administrative and CAD support staff internal teams for in-house collaboration with as many as 500 multi-discipline employees (2012)
• ·       Directed/attended key client meetings with staff, ran weekly departmental meetings, supervised project progress, process, and deliverables to meet project goals and monitored weekly time sheets, employee weekly scheduling, oversight of quality control process for team progress in meeting budgets and scheduled deliverables with project deadlines ranging 14 days to two years
• Project Manager/ Space Planner/Interior Design Director: Virginia Department of Mental Health Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, Eastern State Hospital, Hancock Geriatric Treatment Center, New Construction (180-bed nursing, Alzheimer’s, and domiciliary care facility), Williamsburg, VA
• Project Manager/ Space Planner/Interior Design Director: Virginia Department of Mental Health Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, Eastern State Hospital, Adult Mental Health Facility, New Construction (150-bed psychiatric intermediate care facility), Williamsburg, VA
• Project Manager/ Space Planner/Interior Design Director: US Department of General Services, Sitter Barfoot Veterans Care Center, New Construction (160-bed long-term care facility), Richmond, VA
• Project Manager/ Space Planner/Interior Design Director: US Department of General Services, Hickam Air Force Base, Conference Center for 4-Star General Hester, Interior Renovation, Honolulu,
• Project Manager/ Space Planner/Planner/Interior Design Director: New Construction for: Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Command Operations Bldg./ Library/Community Support Facility (NAVFACMIDLANT), Rota Naval Station, Rota, Spain

08/03 – 03/04, Senior Interior Designer/Planner (promoted to Dept. Director)

Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering, Norfolk, VA

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design and develop comprehensive interior design concepts and deliverables for projects from the initial architectural space planning, to client presentations, to project installation and completion

04/06 – 10/12, Associate

Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering, Norfolk, VA

• Shareholder Responsibilities: Voting member in annual meetings, quarterly shareholder work sessions, interim task forces designed to advance mission of firm; management responsibilities for revenue generation and strategic business goals

01/92 – 08/03, Senior Interior Designer, Owner

Schmidtke Interior Design, Inc., Akron & Peninsula, OH  

• Conceived/developed/managed interior design practice serving commercial clients and specializing in architectural firm target markets; Managed/served clientele with 80% repeat/referral clients, including five architectural practices; 120+ commercial projects with renovation/construction contract values ranging from $20K to $25M
• Responsible for full-cycle recruiting, staffing, and supervision of six designers and interns; operated CADD design software as backup to interns and junior staff during peak demands for high-intensity projects

01/01 – 08/03, Owner, MindBenders, Inc., Peninsula, OH   

• Conceived and developed activity-driven, team-building, idea-generating experimental programs and a creative thinking/meeting place for businesses

03/89 – 01/92, Interior Designer, Peterson/Raeder Architects, Inc., Akron, OH   

• Performed design of commercial interiors projects from start to finish, for approximately 10 key clients, commercial renovation and new construction project contracts, valued between $200K and $15M
• CADD design as backup to interns and junior staff during peak demands for high-intensity projects

GENERAL SUMMARY OF PROJECT EXPERIENCE BY FACILITY TYPE:

• 25 years, Corporate/Commercial – Atriums/Reception/Waiting, Offices, Conference/Training rooms/Facilities, Food Service/Dining/Coffee/Cafes, Building support spaces (IT, storage, toilets)
• 20 years, Healthcare – Psychiatric/Mental health/adult-care facilities (assisted-living, nursing, Alzheimer’s, VA/ wounded warrior), Hospitals (general hospital spaces), Medical/dental office suites, PT/OT suites
• 20 years, Education – Classroom/Labs (General, Science Technology Engineering Math [STEM}), Libraries/Bookstores, Offices, Dormitories, Student Centers, Fitness Centers, Chapels, Food Service / Dining
• 12 years, Government – Federal/State/Municipal – Administrative/Command Operations, Bachelor-Quarters, Dining, Personnel Support, Training/Education (class/labs), Libraries, CID/SID submittals, BFR preparation, 1391/MILCON studies/recommendations, Police offices, Community Centers (senior, event, workforce development)

FORMAL EDUCATION:

• 04/10, Master’s Certificate, The Biomimicry Institute, Missoula, MT
• 05/86, Bachelor of Arts, Interior Design, Kent State University, Kent, OH

CAREER TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS:

• 2011, LEED AP BD+C, United States Green Building Council, Washington, DC
• 2010, Certified Biomimicry Professional, The Biomimicry Institute, Missoula, MT
• 2007, Project Management Boot Camp, PSMJ Resources, Inc., Boston, MA
• 2007 – Current, Registered Interior Designer, Florida ID#5205, State Board of Architecture & Interior Design
• 2007 – Current, Registered Interior Designer, Alabama ID#442, State Board of Registration for Interior Design
• 2006, Project Management Training, Project Management Institute, PMP Project Success Mentors, Charlotte, NC
• 2004 – Current, Certified Interior Designer, Virginia ID#0412000691, Commonwealth of Virginia, Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects
• 2004, LEED AP, United Stated Green Building Council, Washington, DC
• 2003 – 2013, achieved 350 CEUs for career-related certification and training
• 1994 – 1998, Strategic Planning Training, American Society of Interior Designers, Washington, DC
• 1991, NCIDQ Certified, Certificate ID#009653, National Council for Interior Design Qualification, Washington, DC

HARDWARE / SOFTWARE / TECHNICAL / COMPUTER:

• AskNature
• AutoCAD
• BIM
• Gimp
• Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• NewForma
• Revit
• SketchUp

PUBLIC SPEAKING / TRAINING PRESENTATIONS

• 07/12, Biomimicry in Action, Hampton Roads Green Building Council (HRGBC), Hampton Roads, VA
• 05/12, Introduction to Biomimicry, Blueridge American Institute of Architects (AIA), Roanoke, VA
• 11/11, Biomimicry Workshop, ArchEX 2011 Conference, Richmond, VA
• 10/11, Biomimicry Education into Action, Panelist, Bioneers Conference, San Rafael, CA
• 06/11, Biomimicry: Nature-based Design Solutions, Speaker, VA Chapter, International Interior Design Association, Richmond, VA
• 05/11, Biomimicry in Design & Planning, LightFair International, Philadelphia, PA
• 05/11, 2012 Strategic Planning Facilitator, Norfolk Environmental Commission, Norfolk, VA
• 04/11, Biomimicry, Inside Business’ Environmental Symposium & EXPO, Speaker, Virginia Beach, VA
• 12/10, Biomimicry in Design, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Triangle, Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC
• 09/10, Introduction to Biomimicry, Guest Lecturer, Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC
• 04/10, Introduction to Biomimicry, Hampton Roads Green Building Council (HRGBC), Hampton Roads, VA
• 03/10 – 01/11, Intro to Biomimicry, Biomimicry in Action, Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering, Norfolk, VA/Charlotte, NC/Raleigh, NC/Washington, DC
• 03/10, Biomimicry, Scoping & Visioning Facilitator, Biomimicry Northeast Ohio, Cleveland, OH
• 08/09, Biomimicry, Speaker, Oglebay Institute’s Schrader Environmental Center, Oglebay Park, Wheeling, WV
• 02/09, Introduction to Biomimicry, Keynote Speaker, VA Chapter, American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Career Day, Richmond, VA

RECOGNITION / AWARDS:

• 2012, Interior Design Excellence Award, Honorable Mention (government category; ASID/IIDA), National Naval Medical Center, Warrior Transition Unit, Bethesda, MD
• 2011, Winner, International Design Competition, Protea Health-Promoting Lifestyle Center, preventative health center (vs. curative health); Sponsors – South African Ministry of Health and the International Academy for Design & Health (Design Team – Farrow Partnership Architects, Clark Nexsen A/E, Ngonyama Okpanum & Associates, LLS Contribution, Team: concept/submittal, Biomimetic design)
• 2009, Interior Design Excellence Award (Healthcare), Eastern State Hospital, Hancock Geriatric Treatment Center, Williamsburg, VA (Sponsors – ASID  & IIDA)
• 2008, Interior Design Excellence Award (Healthcare), US Department of General Services, Sitter Barfoot Virginia Veterans Care Center, Richmond, VA (Sponsors – ASID  & IIDA)
• 1998, Interior of the Year Award, First Place (commercial, <5000 sq. ft. category), Kaiser Permanente, Akron, OH (Sponsor – ASID Ohio North Chapter)
• 1998, Interior of the Year Award, 2^nd Place (commercial, >5,000 sf. category), The Wooster Clinic/Cleveland Clinic Regional Practice, Wooster, OH (Sponsor – ASID Ohio North Chapter)
• 1998, Interior of the Year Award, 2^nd Place (Pathfinder category), MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH (Sponsor – ASID Ohio North Chapter)
• 1995, Interior of the Year Award, 2^nd Place (commercial, <5,000 sq. ft. category), Schmidtke Interior Design, Inc, Akron, OH (Sponsor – ASID Ohio North Chapter)

VOLUNTEER / COMMUNITY / TRADE ORGANIZATIONS:

• 2012 – Current, Volunteer, Envision Virginia Beach 2040, Vision to Action Coalition, Virginia Beach, VA
• 2010 – Current, Volunteer, Special Events Committee, Hampton Roads Green Building Council, Hampton Roads, VA
• 1991 – Current, Member, Strategic Planning Facilitator (VA chapter), National Education and Training Advisory Council (National), Strategic Planning Counselor (LA chapter), Strategic Planning Facilitator (OH chapter), and President, Treasurer, Board of Directors (OH chapter), American Society of Interior Designers, Washington, DC
• 1993-2002, Master Juror and Exam Proctor, NCIDQ Exam, National Council for Interior Design Qualification, Washington, DC