Paul H. Behrens
2852 W. Skywood Cir,
Anaheim, CA 92804 http://www.hospitality-designers.com
714-952-5056
E-mail http://www.restaurant-interior-designers.com
Education
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE, Northridge, CA http://www.csun.edu/
Small Business Development & Marketing. Post Graduate Classes.
ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN, Los Angeles & Pasadena, CA http://www.artcenter.edu/
BFA Degree w/ Honors; Industrial Design Department, Environmental Design & Photography.
Society of Art Center Alumni, Life Member.
L.A. PIERCE COLLEGE, Woodland Hills, CA http://www.piercecollege.edu/
Associate Arts Degree in Architecture, with Design & Drafting Certificates
L.A. MISSION COLLEGE, Sylmar, CA http://www.lamission.edu/
AutoCAD R-12, Design CAD 2-D, 3-D & Solid Modeling.
ADVANCED LEADERSHIP TRAINING / B.S.A. WOOD BADGE OCCBSA
http://www.bsagrfc.org/www/info_corner/training/wood_badge_training.asp
Experience
2004 - Present
Sr. Design Consultant & Sr. Project Designer. DSA Design Systems LTD. Burbank, CA
Responsible for project concept development including; space planning, interior design, color and materials selections, construction drawings, construction supervision. Clients include all major restaurant chains.
2003 - 2004 Contract, “Some Overlapping Time with DSA Design Systems”
Interior Design Consultant, MCA Architects, Corona, CA http://www.mcaarchitects.com
Responsible for space planning, interior design, color and materials selections, including production drawings and documents.
2000 - 2003
Sr. Design Consultant & Sr. Project Designer. DSA Design Systems LTD. Burbank, CA
Responsible for project concept development including; space planning, interior design, color and materials selections, construction drawings, construction supervision.
1996 - 2000
Sr.Design Consultant, Design Director, Project Designer, KBI International, Santa Fe Springs, CA http://www.globalspec.com/supplier/profile/KBIInternational
Created a complete Design Department with 9 Designers and with Marketing, Increased our overall sales volume from 1-½ Interiors per day to 5-½ within a 3-½ year period.
Custom Built an AutoCAD System at KBI International to Increase our Effectiveness.
Clients include all major restaurant chains.
1994 - 1996
Sr. Design Consultant & Sr. Project Designer. DSA Design Systems LTD. Burbank, CA
Responsible for project concept development including; space planning, interior design, color and materials selections, construction drawings, construction supervision.
1986 - 1994 & To Present
Partner & Project Designer, DESIGN MAKERS HOSPITALITY DESIGNERS, Anaheim, CA
Consultants to Architects, Designers and as a Factory Representatives to the Hospitality Industry.
Clients include: Arnold Manufacturing, Ontario, Canada, other architectural offices, design offices, public libraries, major hospitality chains as well as all major restaurant chains. “see our clients list”
Lecturer at U.C.L.A., Westwood, CA, Hospitality Design Program 3 Years;
Crockett High School, Crockett, TX & Lovelady High School, Lovelady, TX. 3 years.
http://www.hospitality-designers.com/ http://www.restaurant-interior-designers.com
1984 - 1986 “Retired”.
West Coast Regional Managing Executive, MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT CO. INC., Setmakers Div., Monette, MO http://www.miracle-recreation.com/
Selected to create, and implement a sales initiative training for 50 representatives. This included the design and production of training and marketing tools, brochures, flyers and displays for an international sales campaign. My responsibilities included: Corporate Representation, Sale, Design and Project Management, Training Manager and Consultant to Miracle Recreation Equipment Co.
1976 - 1986
Vice-President, Operations & Design, SETMAKERS, INC. Glendale, CA; Mt Ayr, IA
& Monette, MO http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/1972/ip721106.html
* Developed yearly sales volume from approximately $250.000 to over $7 million in a 5-year period as Vice-President, Operations & Design. Personally selling in excess of $3 million per year for two consecutive years.
* Developed a cost analysis and pricing structure for all of Setmaker's product lines.
* Directed 5 departments at our Corporate Office with a total staff of 50 , which included 16 Project Designers.
* Successfully implementing and establishing the Concept of Dining and Play Areas that is used in restaurants of all kinds throughout the world today.
* Established The Standard Isle Spacing used worldwide today for Fixed Obstructions and Fixed Restaurant Seating at 44".
* Supervising research and development at Setmakers, successfully converted the product manufacturing process from traditional fiberglass molding technique to rotational & rim molding. This resulted in lowering of production parts cost by 40%.
* Designed and produced award winning design concepts for McDonald’s Corporation. The impact was a net increase of 14% on a national average for these stores, thus creating an additional sales volume of over $2.5 billion per year for this one client.
1973 - 1976
Corporate Image & Interior Designer, SUMMA CORPORATION, Zamparelli & Company Div.
Encino, CA & Las Vegas, NV. http://www.answers.com/topic/summa-corporation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Howard_Hughes_Corporation
* Projects included all Howard Hughes Holdings: Hughes Resort Hotels and Casinos, i.e., Desert Inn, Sands, Frontier, Landmark, Silver Slipper. Hughes Airwest Airlines, Hughes Aviation Services, Hughes Helicopter, Summa Corporate Offices, KLAS Television Offices and Film Production Studios, McCarren Airport in Las Vegas.
* Creators of the first window reflective tinting for Aircraft, This increased the efficiency of the air conditioning systems and became a standard in all aircraft & transportation products including the Auto Industry and as high rise glass curtain wall construction and heat reflective windows.
Summary of Qualifications and Capabilities
* Extensive Experience in Architecture, Interior Space Planning, Design, Color & Materials Selections, Presentations, Sales, Facilities Management & Human Resource
* Capable in Traditional Hand Drafting and AutoCAD R-12 to 2006, Design CAD, including all Drafting, Renderings & Delineation Techniques.
* Creative Corporate Image Development, Including; Corporate and Product Branding, Corporate Logos, Graphics & Photography. Collateral Materials Design IE: Catalogs, Brochures, Fliers & Training Manuals.
* Extensive Knowledge of and Capabilities in Product Design, Development and Prototyping as well as Cost Effective Manufacturing Techniques.
* Experienced in Trade Show, Exhibit Design, Fabrication, Promotional Materials.
* Excellent ability to interact with Clients, Vendors and all levels of Staff as well as Production Personnel to ensure the highest level of Customer Satisfaction.
Special Recognitions
* Best Environmental Designs, Restaurant Interiors. Society of Art Center Alumni Ninth Annual International Exhibition
* Antarctic Base Geodesic Dome Concept & Development. Reviewed by U.S. Geological Survey w/ Portions being Implemented. Alcoa’s Design Program
*North American Rockwell, Med-I-Vac Emergency Airlift Vehicles and “Life Flight" Concept Development & Printing in a Brochure for Marketing Purposes.
*Eagle with Gold Palm. Adult Leadership 26 Years. San Fernando Valley Boy Scout Council and L.A. Western Region
*Silver Beaver Recipient 2005, Orange County Council B.S.A.
*Award of Merit 2003, El Capitain District Orange County Council B.S.A.
Project list and references available upon request. They are also posted on the web.