Todd Bertsch

About Todd Bertsch

Todd Bertsch is a Senior Vice President and the Director of Design at HOK Atlanta, and…

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Design Principal, Atlanta

   HOK

   Jun 2008 — Present

   Leadership • Responsible for the design quality of all work developed by the regional business unit • Responsible for promoting and maintaining HOK’s design reputation • Effectively listen and respond to client goals and offer excellent solutions and service • Lead design teams, providing overall design direction to ensure high-quality design • Responsible for conceptual design excellence; initiate project design and idea discussions • Follow a holistic and integrated approach to design focusing on creating high performing sustainable buildings • Maintain strong communication and relations with other HOK practices and resources • Foster a commitment to external and internal client service Management • Conduct research and seek thorough understanding of client needs for project requirements and design solution opportunities • Engage clients in explorations that respectfully challenge their understanding of appropriate design solutions • Lead project design reviews and builds a design culture • Communicates design intent in a clear and compelling way; demonstrates the incorporation of client’s requirements and goals within design solution Business Development • Identifie new business opportunities while developing current client relationships • Participate in marketing and business development opportunities • Lead design competition teams • Develop and nurtures positive client relationships. • Guide preparation of award submittals and design PR Staff Development • Mentor and coach developing talent • Participate in staff evaluations, compensation decision-making and allocation of resources in the business unit • Participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff • Encourage staff exploration and innovation to achieve project design excellence and continual improvement

Education

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  1983 — 1987

Skills

• Project Planning
• Construction Drawings
• Bim
• Comprehensive Planning
• Leed Ap
• Interior Design
• Submittals
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Leadership
• Sustainable Architecture
• Leed
• Design Research
• Sustainable Design
• Management
• Architectural Design