Darl Rastorfer
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Innovative communications professional with experience serving foundations, nonprofits, government, and private enterprise in the fields of architecture, community development, urban and regional planning, clean energy, education, and public health. Author of nationally and internationally distributed reports, magazine articles, and books that combine clear, concise written texts with engaging visual illustrations. Planner and implementer of communications initiatives.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Consultant
Darl Rastorfer and Associates
01.1990 - Current
- Develop communications strategies and media content for a wide range of clients including the Smithsonian Institution, Ford Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Bethlehem Redevelopment Authority, and The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
- Produce print and digital deliverables including illustrated reports and brochures, exhibitions, and website content
- Research and write internationally distributed books for: Yale University Press, Rizzoli, Aperture, The Architectural Press, Metropolis Books, and the American Planning Association Press
- Hire and manage project associates responsible for research, writing, photography, graphic design, and media production.
Senior Editor
The McGraw-Hill Companies
01.1984 - 01.1990
- Managed engineering content for Architectural Record, a monthly trade magazine.
- Wrote and produced 48 illustrated articles.
- Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content.
Communications Officer
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture
01.1979 - 01.1984
- Produced content for an array of print publications: proceedings, pamphlets, and posters.
- Researched, wrote, and supervised design for two illustrated books.
Education
Master of Architecture -
Graduate School of Fine Arts, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Arts -
Oberlin College
Oberlin, OHSkills
- Management
- Research
- Reporting
- Content and line editing
- Illustration editing
- Print and digital publishing
Websites
Timeline
Communications Consultant
Darl Rastorfer and Associates
01.1990 - Current
Senior Editor
The McGraw-Hill Companies
01.1984 - 01.1990
Communications Officer
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture
01.1979 - 01.1984
Master of Architecture -
Graduate School of Fine Arts, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts -
Oberlin College
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