Resume for Derek Rubinoff

1. DEREK RUBINOFF AIA • LEED AP
11 Sherwood Street #2, Roslindale, MA 02131-3729 617-504-2599 drubinoff@comcast.net
Registered Architect, Massachusetts - January 2003
LEED NC Accredited Professional - December 2008
Carnegie Mellon University, Bachelor of Architecture - May 1994
Professional Experience
BERGMEYER ASSOCIATES, INC. - Boston MA. October 2004 - January 2009
PrOJect Designer/PrOJect MAnAger: specialized in the creation of consumer environments for
leading internationally-recognized retail architecture firm. Led designs for prototypes and one-offs for
retail and restaurant projects. Led and managed production and oversaw contract administration for
prototype roll-outs across North America. Initiated client relationships, secured work into the firm,
and developed existing client relationships by leading and expanding existing store programs. Led staff
design and production teams. created and executed designs using revit 2009.
• Yale Appliance and Lighting - Prototype; Greater Boston, MA
Led and managed prototype image strategy and schematic design for 30,000 sf retail store.
• ICE: Dishes & Drinks - Prototype; Las Vegas, NV Airport
Created concept, image strategy, design, and documentation for an upscale Tapas lounge/vodka
bar prototype for airports.
• Libido Restaurant & Nightclub - New York, New York Casino; Las Vegas, NV
Participated in creation of image strategy and concept design.
• cleveland Museum of Art restaurant and café - cleveland, OH
Designed and executed construction documents for restaurant within Rafael Vinoly addition.
• IMO Independent Mobile - Prototype; Columbus, OH and Framingham, MA
Participated in research, brand creation, image strategy, store design and led implementation for
a new mobile phone store concept showcasing all carriers and devices.
• Finale Desserts - North End, Natick, and Brookline, MA
Managed program for the design and implementation of restaurant and bakery concept based on
existing prototype. Expanded program by developing client relationship.
• 467 Washington Street/Sleepys - Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
Initiated relationship and brought developer client (Advisors Capital/Alex Leventhal) into firm for
the shell renovation of a 10,000 sf retail building and tenant fit out. Led design and approvals
process, managed project team.
• Columbia Sportswear and Mountain Hardwear - Seattle, WA and Toronto, ON
Program design liason to external concept designer, executed contract administration for Seattle
store, created facade design study in Revit 2009 for proposed Toronto store.
• Castle Square and Mass Pike Towers - Boston, MA
Initiated relationship, secured projects into firm, and created conceptual studies for image upgrades
and retail improvements to mixed-use urban projects
• the shops at colony Mill - Keene, nH
Created conceptual 3D studies for the repositioning of a 200,000 square foot retail center in an
adaptive reuse of a historical rail and manufacturing complex
• club Passim - cambridge, MA
Created conceptual studies, assessed and developed brand image for a heritage folk music club
• New Belgium Hub Bar & Grill - Denver International Airport, CO
Led the creation of casual dining prototype and variations
ARROWSTREET - Somerville, MA. February 2004 - October 2004
Design ArcHitect: Designed concepts for retail and mixed-use projects for large, internationally-
recognized firm. Contributed to business development via ICSC.
• Norwood Retail Center - Norwood, MA
Developed schematic design studies for a 320,000 sf retail “lifestyle” center.
• The Rialto - Orlando, FL
Developed schematic designs for a mixed-use multi-story complex including 100,000 square foot
retail and 300,000 residential; Orlando, FL

2. DEREK RUBINOFF AIA • LEED AP
PRELLWITZ/CHILINSKI ASSOCIATES (PCA) - Cambridge, MA. December 1997 - February 2004
PrOJect ArcHitect: Designed, documented, and administrated projects for edgy, medium-size
design firm. Managed client needs and expectations on institutional dining, restaurants, quick-service
restaurant prototypes, retail, single and multifamily residential, health club, and office projects. Served as
assistant leader of office marketing committee. Created and instituted office standards for production
infrastructure. Led coworkers’ CAD skills development, IDP, and exam initiatives.
• Panera Bread G2 Store Prototypes (inline - St. Louis, MO & free-standing - Syracuse, NY)
Interpreted new “G2” inline prototype for second and third locations of bakery/cafe concept.
Collaborated with client, PM & Principal to incorporate brand and operations into design of new
free-standing prototype. Led the creation and administration of prototype contract documents
and details. Served as key client contact.
• Allied Domecq Quick Service Restaurants: Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins Prototypes
Developed prototype design concepts and served as key client contact.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Next Hall Dining Facility Renovation - Cambridge, MA
Assisted marketing effort, initiated design concepts, developed design, and created contract
documents for total rehabilitation of an 8,000 sf dormitory dining facility and conference center.
• river street Apartments - cambridge, MA
Developed design and oversaw creation of contract documents for new four-story apartment
building with 42 market rate rental units and underground parking garage.
• Fire + Ice Restaurants - Providence, RI and Boston, MA
Initiated design concepts and developed design. Oversaw creation and administration of contract
documents for two 10,000 sf 300-seat units. Developed prototype concepts for this 2001 NRN
Hot Concepts winner. Published: NRN, Contract Design, Horeco, Cafe Design Number 2.
• northeastern University stetson east & West Dining Halls - Boston, MA
Developed design and created contract documents for retrofit of 300-seat dormitory dining hall
and lounge with new cafe addition.
• Healthworks Fitness Centers - Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
Initiated design concepts, developed design, and created contract documents for a 30,000 sf
women’s gym.
DIMELLA SHAFFER ASSOCIATES - Boston, MA. October 1995 - November 1997
JOB cAPtAin: Designed and documented assisted living and commercial office projects in this firm of 40.
• Sunrise of Norwood Assisted Living - Norwood, MA, 1996-1997
Developed design, documented, coordinated, and administered $5.5M project integrating a
historical mansion into a new structure. Acted as firm’s representative at design and construction
meetings with G.C. and client
TAI + LEE ARCHITECTS - Pittsburgh, PA. December 1994 - October 1995
Designer: Designed and documented the revitalization of commercial and residential buildings for local
community development corporations in this five-person firm.
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR BUILDING PERFORMANCE AND
DIAGNOSTICS - Pittsburgh, PA. Part time/summer, 1993 - 1994
AssistAnt reseArcHer: Researched office space planning and experimental workplace
concepts. Co-wrote flexible office space planning article presented at IFMA.
Professional Skills
revit 2009 for both conceptual design and contract document development
AutoCAD with Architectural Desktop 2006 in 2- and 3-D (advanced)
Sketch-Up (advanced)
Adobe family of graphics packages (InDesign (advanced), Photoshop (advanced), Illustrator)
Freehand perspective renderings (presentation quality)
Business and relationship development
Public speaking and presentation

3. DEREK RUBINOFF AIA • LEED AP
Project Awards & Publications
Feature/interview in Real Estate Construction & Review, New England Edition, 2007, p. 54, regarding
iMO
Fixture Design Award from NASFM for IMO Independent Mobile, 2006.
Internationional Illumination Design Award from IESNA for IMO Independent Mobile, 2006
Pegler, Martin M: cafe Design number 2, Visual Reference Publications, 2002, p.142 for Fire + Ice,
Providence, ri.
Hot concepts 2001 Honoree, Nation’s Restaurant News for Fire + Ice Restaurants.
Educational Interiors Showcase Silver Citation, 2000, American school and University for neU stetson
east.
Community Involvement
JEWISH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER BOSTON. 2000 - 2008
Big BrOtHer:
• service, training & recruitment council chair, 2003-2004.
Oversaw and managed three volunteer committees to support and develop the Agency’s
recruitment and retainment efforts. Appointed, trained, and led committee co-chairs and led
committee meetings. Set and motivated committees’ goals. Promote agency by speaking and
networking at public events. Serve as liaison between volunteers and board of directors. Served
on marketing and fundraising committees.
• Volunteer Events Committee co-chair 2001-2003.
Conceptualized, instituted, and promoted volunteer social events.
• Service Honoree Award, 2003
B’nai Brith Real Estate Networking Unit, 2001-2004. CJP Real Estate Networking Group, 2002-present.
Architects for Social Responsibility (Boston Society of Architects), 1995-1997. Green Building Alliance
(Pittsburgh), 1994-1995. Citizens’ Advisory Panel, Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning
Commission, 1995. Western Pennsylvania Sustainable Energy Association, 1995
Travel
US (1970-2, 1989+); Canada (resided 1972-1989);Western, Southern, and Eastern Europe; India (resided
1978-79)
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4. DEREK RUBINOFF AIA • LEED AP
Selected References
MATTHEW HYATT, AIA, LEED AP
seniOr AssOciAte
BergMeYer AssOciAtes, inc.
51 Sleeper Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-542-1025
mhyatt@bergmeyer.com
Supervisor and collaborator at Bergmeyer Associates for restaurant and retail projects.
IRA BALINE, AIA
seniOr AssOciAte
BergMeYer AssOciAtes, inc.
51 Sleeper Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-542-1025
ibaline@bergmeyer.com
Superior and collaborator at Bergmeyer Associates for retail shell, repositioning, and planning projects.
PAUL CONFORTI
PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER
FINALE DESSERTS
9 travis street
Allston, MA 02134
617-338-3095
paul@finaledesserts.com
Repeat client through three restaurants and more....
ATOUSA GHOREICHI
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
HMs HOst
Democracy three
6905 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817
310-948-6635 (Pacific Time)
Atousa.Ghoreichi@hmshost.com
Client for Ice Tapas and Lounge prototype. HMS Host is America’s largest airport concessions operator.
STEVE SHEINKOPF
OWner AnD ceO
YALE APPLIANCE AND LIGHTING
296 Freeport Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
617-822-6150
Steve.Sheinkopf@yaleappliance.com
Client for Yale Appliance and Lighting new stores prototype. Yale is New England’s leading retailer of mid-level
and upmarket appliances.
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