John Bergdoll, Sustainable Design Strategist

As a sustainable design strategist, John builds valued reputations for organizations creating positive environmental outcomes for social and economic objectives by developing sustainable design options, sharing information, and raising awareness and understanding.

Articulate, personable, creative and analytical, John works to identify, communicate and implement sustainable strategies, initiatives and programs in ways that build collaboration and foster change, be more profitable, high performing, efficient, and healthy.

John's Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Design from Boston Architectural College is uniquely combined with 21 years experience as the president and creative director of Creative Solutions, Inc., a firm that connects strategy and integrated marketing to solve communication problems and improve profitability.

John Bergdoll, Sustainable Design Strategist’s Specialties:

Sustainability educator, carbon footprint reduction strategist, critical thinking, research & analysis, oral & written marketing communication expertise, clarity of vision, strategic consulting, leadership & organization, creative & innovative, social media proficient, energetic and enthusiastic commitment to sustainable design

John Bergdoll, Sustainable Design Strategist’s Experience

Sustainable Design Strategist

Creative Solutions, Inc.

(Environmental Services industry)

2008 — Present (1 year )
Chair of Sustainability Committee (Green Team)

Charles River School

(Education Management industry)

September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
Communications Consultant

NEXUS, The Green Roundtable

(Architecture & Planning industry)

July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)
President and Creative Director

Creative Solutions, Inc.

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

1988 — Present (21 years )

John Bergdoll is a strategic thinker who brings valued marketing knowledge to the table effectively guiding clients in this competitive, challenging and rapidly changing marketing environment.

John delivers a valuable marketing perspective and insight thanks to his hybrid background which includes 20 years experience as a business owner, a creative designer, musician, and a business degree. It's a rare and much appreciated combination that gives him the ability to bridge the gap between clients' business needs and their customers.

John Bergdoll, Sustainable Design Strategist’s Education

Boston Architectural College

Graduate Certificate of Sustainable Design, GCSD , Sustainable Design (4.0 Cumulative GPA) , 2008 — 2009

My sustainable program of studies included:
- Sustainable Design: A Way of Thinking
- Green Practice: Energy and Air Quality Principles
- Sustainable Communities
- Zero Net Energy Homes
- Materials, Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality
- High Performance Design and LEED Rating System
Suffolk University

BSBA , Management in Business Administration , 1976 — 1978
Massachusetts Bay Community College

Associate of Arts , Liberal Arts , 1974 — 1977
Massachusetts College of Art

Creative Design
New England School of Art and Design

Creative Design
The Art Institute of Boston

Creative Design

Additional Information

John Bergdoll, Sustainable Design Strategist’s Websites:

My Blog

John Bergdoll, Sustainable Design Strategist’s Interests:

Sustainability, the environment, making a global impact, smart growth, being creative with innovative sustainable solutions, learning about successful European sustainable initiatives and programs that can be adapted for the United States, Boston's sustainable programs and initiatives, new urbanism, transportation systems, renewable energy, green building, recycling, corporate social responsibility, ecosystems, community planning, continuous improvement, sailing, books, museums of all types, playing the piano and guitar, playing competitive basketball, coaching little league and basketball for my daughter, rooting for the local sport teams with my son, hanging out with my beautiful wife

John Bergdoll, Sustainable Design Strategist’s Groups:

NEXUS Green Roundtable
Sustainable Business Network of Greater Boston
American Marketing Association: Boston (AMA)
Needham Green Collaborative
Emerging Green Builders
Green Drinks International
JustMeans.com