Stanford MS-CEE Civil Engineering Sustainable Design and Construction University of Wyoming Architectural Engineering with Honors Professional Engineer - Engineer in Training
Gretchen Heberling Schimelpfenig
Burlington VT Area
For Mail Only: PO BOX 880227
Boca Raton, FL33488

Schimelpfenig Energy Engineer • Agriculture • ESG
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Gretchen continues to play in Burlington area chamber groups, and supports charitable organizations and local farmers' markets through her playing. She is pleased to be violinist for the wonderful Hildegard String Quartet, shown playing in the video below.

Summary of Experience

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  • https://www.hildegardstringquartet.com/
  • 2019 - Present, Violinist  Principal Violinist of the Hildegard String Quartet, in Burlington
  • 2016 - 2019, Violinist  Assorted chamber group ensembles in the Burlington area, including the Me2 Orchestra
  • 2014-15 Violin I, California State University - East Bay String Ensemble
  • 2013-14 Principal, Violin II, Stanford Philharmonia Orchestra, Stanford University (show program)
  • 2005-Present, Business Owner, Principal Violinist, for my business, Capital Players, providing violin services for special events. This business was selected for recognition by Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and the National Federation of Independent Businesses for its success in 2008 in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
  • 2012 Associate Concertmaster, Wyoming Symphony Orchestra
  • 2008-2012, First Violinist and McElhone Symphony Awardee each year, University of WY Symphony Orchestra; 2008-2012 First Violinist, UW Chamber Orchestra. This award is given only to non-music majors who bring significant value to the music department, through participation in all rehearsals, road trips, and performances.
  • Student of Dr. John Fadial at the University of Wyoming (2008-2012). Student David Strom and Ronda Cole in the Washington DC area (2001-2007), and Suzuki student, starting with Martha Shackford in 1995. I remain grateful to the fine teaching and wonderful friendship of these teachers.

My Employers

Resource Innovation Institute Burlington Electric Department CX Associates Exponent Engineering Oakland CA MAP Sustainable Energy Fellow, US Green Building Council Victor Schinnerer Insurance Underwriting - Construction Specialties Johns Hopkins CTY - Instructor University of Wyoming Honors Department Office Assistant Ace Hardware - Customer Service

LinkedIn Recommendations

Winnie (Davis) Hung, Senior Manager, Exponent Engineering

"Gretchen is a very conscientious and organized worker. She excels in training and performing knowledge transfer (especially in P6 scheduling) with people of various skillsets and background. She is on top of her tasks and a responsible team member."

Dan Winters, Senior Fellow - Business Strategy and Finance, USGBC

"Gretchen's tenure as Stanford MAP Fellow was spent onsite at the US Green Building Council in Washington DC where she tackled several high-profile projects, delivered exceptional work, and emerged as a strong leader. I highly recommend Gretchen on the basis of her technical expertise, strong work ethic, and advanced communication skills. You can check out some of Gretchen's topical work at insight.gbig.org. Please reach out to me for additional details"

Frank Musica, Senior Risk Management Attorney at Victor O. Schinnerer & Co:

"As a Research Fellow, Gretchen's task was to determine through online research, personal interviews and analysis of proprietary claims information, the aspects of sustainable design and construction that would have the greatest impact to design professionals. Based on her examination of the information, she worked with professional staff to document recommendations for professional practice. Her research paper, made available to the entire community of designers and constructors, provides the background information and analysis to assist firms in approach sustainable design and construction in a prudent manner. Her project as a Research Fellow will have a lasting impact ." Service Category: Writer/Editor Year first hired: 2013 Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative"

Ryan Kobbe, Academic Professional at UW:

"As a student services coordinator and lecturer for the College of Engineering and Applied Science, I work closely with many of our students. Within this capacity, I have had the pleasure of getting to know Ms. Gretchen Heberling. ,,, As an instructor, I credit Gretchen for not only facilitating her own success, but also for acting as a valued resource in the classroom. Always inquisitive, Gretchen was willing to ask critical questions and engage in meaningful dialogue. She works well with her peers, and is an effective team leader with many friends in engineering and the humanities."

Duncan Harris, Director at UW:

"I have known Gretchen Heberling primarily as a staff person in the University Honors Program office, but I have also seen her present papers at conferences, and I have heard her play the violin as first chair in the university orchestra. She is a remarkably intelligent and competent young woman with a wide range of talents. "