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SWBR's Caitlin Ellis Earns LEED Green Associate
Bergmann News SWBRs project architect, Caitlin R. Ellis, AIA, has earned her LEED Green Associate
Bergmann Adds Talent Acquisition Manager, Launches New Social Media Recruiting Program accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council. This LEED credential denotes proficiency
in todays sustainable design, construction and operations standards. Professionals who earn
Megan Cates has joined national architecture, engineering and planning firm Bergmann a LEED credential showcase knowledge, experience and credibility in the green building
marketplace.
as Talent Acquisition Manager. With experience managing recruitment activities in
multiple locations and states, Cates will further the firm’s strategic hiring efforts across As a Project Architect, Ellis assists teams throughout the design process on many of the firm’s
its 15 offices. K-12 and higher education projects. Shes a thoughtful designer, passionate about making
buildings that function better, look great, and contain touches of personality that are truly unique
Cates brings a strong background in social media recruiting and recruiting strategy to to the occupants and their use of the building.
the firm. Drawing on her experience, the firm will soon launch a Bergmann Careers
Facebook page and LinkedIn group to engage with potential applicants. Prospective Caitlin R. Ellis, AIA Ellis has been with SWBR for more than five years, earned a Bachelor of Architecture from
candidates should follow these channels to be alerted to Bergmann job opportunities. Virginia Tech and resides in Rochester. q
Two SWBR Interior Designers Earn NCIDQ Certification
Megans recruiting expertise will help us hire the right talent to meet our growth plans
in all regions, said Shannon Weaver, Senior Manager of Human Resources. In SWBR announced that interior designers Megan installations. She received an
Associate of applied science from
Smith and Candace Gonnella have completed all the
this tight labor market, its more important than ever that we continuously utilize new required exams to receive their Monroe Community College, and
communication tools and enhance our approach to identifying and attracting people that National Council for Interior a bachelor of fine arts in interior
are both a skill and culture fit.” Design Qualification (NCIDQ) design and a certificate in historic
certification. NCIDQ certification is preservation and restoration from
Prior to joining Bergmann in December, she served in HR and PR positions in various industries including financial the industry's recognized standard Villa Maria College.
services, logistics management, education, and media. q of an interior designer’s proficiency
and responsibility to protect public Gonnella is responsible for design
health, safety and welfare, as well concepts, presentation boards,
as exhibit mastery of aesthetic monitoring current sustainable
considerations and commitment to products and trends, and space
the profession. Candace Gonnella planning for the firm’s key clients.
She also managed the major
Megan Smith In addition to developing design interior renovation of SWBR’s Rochester office in
concepts and finish plans, Smith 2018. She received her bachelor of science in interior
is responsible for managing small interior projects, architecture and design from Mercyhurst University. q
including client presentations, budgeting and supervising

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Announcement of a free, full featured e-book with interactive code integrated
with engineering analysis by P. Venkararaman, retired academic from RIT
The book is: Essential Mechanics - Statics and Strength of emphasizes graphics to understand, learn, and explore design.
Materials with MATLAB and Octave by P. Venkataraman The idea for this book, the organization, and the flow of content is
Description: Essential Mechanics - Statics and Strength of Materials original and new. The integration of computation, and the marriage
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