Chris Rutherford

Background

About Chris Rutherford

My goal is to provide customers with a product, project or design solution that suits their needs, meets or exceeds their expectations, is on time, within budget, and outstanding. Drawing on the resources and experience that I have developed throughout the industry, I am uniquely positioned to fulfill a wide range of needs. Below are highlights of my professional expertise and knowledge: In the architectural arena, I have worked providing contract documents, interior and exterior design development and animated fly throughs. I have facilitated store rollouts and brand image programs. In the manufacturing industry, I have directed product line creation from design through production. I have lead large teams across disciplines through project completion. In the furniture industry I have successfully developed market strategies and lead the company to increased profitability and sustainability. I have worked on exhibit designs, small and large. In the auto industry I worked as a color and trim designer. I am an experienced college instructor. In the local film industry, I have worked on set design and production. Additionally, I rely on and work regularly with other industry professionals; architects, owners, contractors, graphic designers, artisans, craftsmen, installers, customers, and end users to provide the best solution. Specialties: Personnel Management, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Product Development, Design Development, Project Management, Program Management, Construction Management, Interior Design, Architectural Design, Furniture Design, Teaching, Design and Color Trending, Fabrication, Installation, Architectural Rendering, Animation, AutoCAD, Photoshop, 3DS Max, Autodesk Viz, Estimating, Scheduling, Planning