Experience

Stratus Building Solutions

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  Stratus for all your Commercial Janitorial needs: Customizable commercial cleaning options and competitive rates, we services a large range of clients, from office buildings, schools, medical offices, warehouses, dealerships, religious centers, professional offices, daycares, retail stores, gyms and more. We are a leading commercial cleaning service franchise company providing the most comprehensive green janitorial service, building and office cleaning services in the industry, allowing business owners to provide a healthier environment for their customers and employees. Show less



A Squared Properties LLC

• Founder

  • Nov 2009 - Present

  Commercial and residential investment group Commercial and residential investment group



EPOCH DESIGN GROUP, INC.

• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Creative Officer

  • Mar 2019 - Dec 2020

  Creative leader and retail brand consultant influencing consumer brands to better connect at all touchpoints across all channels, specifically within retail environments. Creative leader and retail brand consultant influencing consumer brands to better connect at all touchpoints across all channels, specifically within retail environments.



Chute Gerdeman

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Brand Communications

  • 2004 - Mar 2019

  Led creative efforts for multidisciplinary design teams servicing a wide range of clients from leading Fortune 500 companies to small start-ups. Partner/Owner Recognized as a critical member of the senior management team, charged with leading strategy and creative while overseeing and building a strong multidisciplinary design team. Actively involved with all aspects of the sales, marketing and PR functions. Notable Retail Clients: Verizon, Target, Disney, Best Buy, Walmart, Lowe’s, Army Air Force Exchange, Shopko, Champ Sports (Foot Locker), Tween Brands, Lids, Michaels, JCPenney, Hamleys Toy Store (UK), Sweetwater, Aaron Brothers, West Marine, Universal Studios Theme Park, Starwood Capital Group, LIME Communications (Bahamas & Jamaica), Croma (India), STC (Saudi Arabia), Qatar Post (Qatar) Notable Food & Convenience Clients: Wendy’s, Whole Foods Market, Jimmy Johns, Zaxby's, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Choice Market, Stripes, Laredo Taco Co., Murphy USA, Donatos Pizza, Romeo’s Pizza, Wingstop, Circle K, Thorntons, MotoMart, Total Wine & More, Swiss Farms, Sodexo, Shopko Express, United Pacific Notable Clients in Manufacturing: M&M’S/Mars, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Intel, Hero MotoCorp (India), Interstate Batteries, VF Corporation, Diebold, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Tillamook Cheese Firm was acquired by FCB RED in 2017 (part of the IPG network) Show less



Saks Fifth Avenue

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Vice President, Club Libby Lu

  • 2003 - 2004

  Grew the business from start-up to acquisition by Saks Inc. in 2004. A retail start-up, built from the ground up. An experience-based brand and specialty retail concept targeting tweens. Applied targeted customer insights to create the initial concept, developed the in-store experience, established design imperatives for product development and brand touch points. Grew the business from start-up to acquisition by Saks Inc. in 2004. A retail start-up, built from the ground up. An experience-based brand and specialty retail concept targeting tweens. Applied targeted customer insights to create the initial concept, developed the in-store experience, established design imperatives for product development and brand touch points.



Club Libby Lu

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Vice President: Creative Director, Marketing Director & Brand Strategist

  • 2000 - 2003

  Responsible for brand strategy, brand development, marketing, design and implementation. Responsible for product development and design. Responsible for brand strategy, brand development, marketing, design and implementation. Responsible for product development and design.



Chute Gerdeman

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director, Brand Communications

  • 1997 - 2000



Retail Planning Associates (RPA now operates as Fitch)

• Art Director / Graphic Designer

  • 1993 - 1997

  Notable clients: Microsoft, BMW, Chrysler, Kodak, Wrangler, Bell Atlantic Mobile, Dime Bank, Huntington Banks, Bital Bank (Mexico), Hiper Paiz (Guatemala) Notable clients: Microsoft, BMW, Chrysler, Kodak, Wrangler, Bell Atlantic Mobile, Dime Bank, Huntington Banks, Bital Bank (Mexico), Hiper Paiz (Guatemala)