Rob Hollis - (Almost) Architect - M.Arch, B.envD, 3 of 6 exams complete, Over 6000 hours NCARB AXP.

Profile

Natural and accessible leadership capability, capacity for introduction of new information and ideas, ability to adapt to new responsibilities or positions. Well rounded student with formidable academic and employment background. Extremely performance driven.

Professional Experience

Owner, Colorado Environmental Design Company LLC (CEDC LLC): Denver, Colorado — 2014-Present

 The CEDC is a triple bottom line architectural solutions company that provides environmental design and consultation for new projects as well as contracting and architectural firms. Services include development of documentation, project management and design strategies for achieving a high standard in building solutions.  The CEDC is a registered provider of services for the University of Colorado at Boulder as well as The State of Colorado.

Architect Intern, Davis Partnership Architects: Denver, Colorado — 2017 - 2018

Hired for design development of the National Jewish/SLC - Center for Outpatient Health, DPA was tasked with Concept Design and Design Development of the new 100,000+ sq.ft. facility on Colorado and Colfax in Denver, CO. This position required involvement in early design team meetings as well as extensive analysis of the existing program and buildings on the NJ/SLC Campus. 

 

Job Captain, POSS Architecture + Planning: Aspen, Colorado — 2016 - 2017

Hired for production and quality management of drawings beginning with design development for the new Pitkin County Sheriff and Administration Building. Responsibilities include production and coordination of complete DD sets, Permit sets and CD sets for the 25,000 sqft new facility and the 15,000 sqft existing structure remodel.

 

Junior Designer, Green Line Architects (GLA): Carbondale, Colorado — 2015 - 2016

Green Line Architects is a leading green building firm in the Roaring Fork Valley. An NCARB IDP track position, responsibilities include creation of documents throughout the design phases, including detail drawing, concept rendering and light project management. This position also includes a role in the 2015 DIY TV series; Building Off the Grid - Rocky Mountains.

 

Project Manager, Lyons Historic Window; Denver, Colorado — 2013 -2014

Responsibility consists of organizing and setting up shop work to be done in preparation for field installations. Hired to oversee and guide the final window installation phase of the Colorado State Capitol Dome restoration project.

 

Carpenter's Apprentice, C&S Carpentry; Conifer, Colorado — 2004-2013

Responsibility entails professional quality hand-eye coordination, advanced arithmetic skill and committed work ethic to a family business.  

 

Field Marketing Associate, REC Solar, Westminster, Colorado — 2012-2013            

Responsibility consists of organizing and setting-up Costco Road-Shows, training new field marketing employees, working closely with Inside Sales and Sales Consultants, generating leads and appointments. Field Market-ing  Associates are held to a high standard of timeliness, responsibility, trust and leadership. 

Education

University of Colorado at Denver— Currently Enrolled in MARCH - Class of 2020

-ACE Mentor - Bear Creek High School, Spring 2020

-CU Denver College of Architecture and Planning, Building Advisory Committee

 

University of Colorado at Boulder — Class of 2015 Environmental Design  

-CU Boulder Campus Planning Commission - Student Representative

-CU Boulder Campus Ethics Committee - Environmental Design Student Representative

-CUSG Environmental Center Student Board - Promotions Director  

-ENVD Peer Mentor Program - Peer Mentor  

-CU GOLD Executive Board - Community Services Coordinator

 

Colorado Mountain College — Class of 2011, Associate of Arts Degree

-Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society - Member

 

C.O.R.E. Costa Rica — Outdoor Leadership and Education Program - 2010

 

Western State College of Colorado — Freshman Fall Semester

-ALPS Leadership Scholarship - Recipient

 

Conifer High School — Class of 2009   

-Evergreen Bootstraps Scholarship - Recipient

 

Board Positions Held

2020-Present - AIA Denver - Emerging Professional Committee - Member

2017-2018 - AIA Denver - Emerging Professional Committee - Member

2017-2018 - AIA CO West - Associate Director

2016-2017 - USGBC Roaring Fork Branch - Co-Chair/Co-Founder

2015-2016 - Town of Carbondale -  Environmental Board - Member

 

Honors and Awards

2017 - AIA Colorado Associate Member of the Year Award

2017 - AIA Colorado AIA10 Award - Craftsmanship - Architectural - "The Dream Hostel"

2015 - AIAS CU Boulder “People’s Choice Award” Recipient for Best Architectural Model - “The Dream Hostel” 

2015 - CU Boulder Academic Honors Recipient

2015 - Invited Juror for Dr. Ping Xu’s “Adapting to Climate Challenges” Final Studio

2013 - CU G.O.L.D. Core Leadership Program Certificate Recipient

2011 - CMC Phi Theta Kappa Honors Recipient

2010 - Western State Academic Excellence Award Recipient  

2010 - Western State ALPS Leadership Scholarship Recipient

2009 - Evergreen Bootstraps Scholarship Recipient

 

Media

2017 - Colorado Biz Magazine - “Local Architects Receive Honors from AIA Colorado”

2017 - Mountain Living - “An Eco-Conscious Mountain Biker’s Dream Hut” - The Oculus

2016 - Mountain Flyer Magazine - "Built to Ride" - The Oculus

2016 - The Aspen Times - "On the Hill" - New Snow Overnight

2016 - The Aspen Times - "On The Hill" - Snowmass Bike Park with Rob Hollis

2016 - The Aspen Times - Rob Hollis in the Snowmass Park (Snowboarding)

2015 - DIY Network - "Building Off-Grid; Rocky Mountains" - The Oculus

 

Referrals

Available upon request.