Ralph Walker RA CSI CDT LEED AP

243 Spruce Street, Bloomfield NJ 07003 973.803.9938 RWalker12813@gmail.com

Additional information on my experience, references and portfolio is available online via LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ralph-walker/10/6a0/94b

Professional Experience Gensler Morristown, NJ & New York, NY

Senior Associate / Project Architect 2004 – 2010 Project Architect leading and managing multidisciplinary teams of architects, designers and engineers for the programming, design, documentation and construction of complex educational, retail and commercial facilities. Experience with public agencies including NJSDA and NYDOB. Provided thought leadership on educational design. Engaged in business development, national practice area strategy and ongoing marketing and publications. Selected projects include:

Crown Heights Charter High School Brooklyn, NY St. Philip’s Academy Newark, NJ Wilson + Dudley Elementary Schools (NJSDA Projects) Camden, NJ Dwight Englewood School master plan Englewood, NJ PNC Branch Banks Multiple locations in NJ + PA Ford Dealerships Multiple locations in NY + NJ

Taylor Fierce LLC Los Angeles, CA

Senior Associate / Project Architect 2003-2004 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 & Engineers Los Angeles, CA

Project Architect 2000-2003 Project Architect designing and managing multiple education projects including new building, modular building and renovation projects from concept design through construction. Selected Projects include:

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 CSU Channel Islands, Administration Building Camarillo, CA

The Bilow Group Ridgefield Park, NJ

Job Captain 1997-1999

Licensure / Accreditations Registered Architect Construction Specifiers Institute: Certified Document Technologist US Green Building Council: LEED Accredited Professional

Education Syracuse University Bachelor of Architecture Majored in Architecture & Political Science 1992-1997

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

Recent Awards Architecture For Humanity Classroom Competition: The Blurred Classroom Project – Finalist & Exhibitor St. Philip’s Academy Project – AIA NJ Silver Medal, SARA Award, Smart Growth Award

Ralph Walker RA CSI CDT LEED AP

243 Spruce Street, Bloomfield NJ 07003 973.803.9938 RWalker12813@gmail.com

Additional information on my experience, references and portfolio is available online via LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ralph-walker/10/6a0/94b

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

Building Success, 2009 Keynote: The Future of Education: Perspectives from the Practice Event Columbia University Ed Lab Seminar, 2009 Moving towards Learning Environments: The blurred classroom Event Interface Tribal Gathering: The Future of Education, 2009 Moving towards Learning Environments: The blurred classroom Event PSEG Community Outreach 2008 Energy Efficiency Workshops: LEED Design for Community Buildings Event NJ Charter School Association Annual Conference, 2008 Sustainable Design Opportunities for Charter Schools Event ICFF Conference 2007 Design Entreprenuers: Rethinking Energy Event & Website http://www.metropolismag.com/story/20070920/teaching-it-ralph-walker-and-the-team-from-gensler-and-the-st-philips-academy-icff-2007

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

After Ed TV Website School ReDesign: Episode 3 – Future Leaders Institute and Gensler team up to redefine the classroom

http://www.gensler.com/#viewpoint/videos/3 Gensler Website Features: Social Studies – Architecture For Humanity Classroom Competition http://www.gensler.com/#viewpoint/features/29 Gensler Website Features: Ahead of its Class – St. Philip’s Academy http://www.gensler.com/#viewpoint/features/12 Edutopia Magazine & Website Features: Greening the Past – St. Philip’s Academy http://www.edutopia.org/green-school-retrofit Metropolis Magazine & Website Features: Golden Ticket – St. Philip’s Academy http://www.metropolismag.com/story/20080220/golden-ticket

Complete project list and references available upon request.