Imagination
Innovative Leadership
Professional possessing strong leadership, imaginative design and
innovative development and management experience in both small and large-scale
projects. Proven ability to
implement design strategies and technologies to create splendid built
environments with minimal environmental impact and maximum energy efficiency. Driven by the desire to expand all
acquired design and management abilities and knowledge to new horizons.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Integra Properties
Architect/Project Manager
07/2007 03/2010
Integra Properties is an architecture design/build firm mostly
focusing on private residences, luxurious residential communities, splendid
commercial centers and gorgeous hotel beach resorts and facilities.
Project Manager for the luxurious Cobano residential
community. Oversaw the design development and construction of the Spanish-style
residential community. Implemented design strategies and innovative
technologies to maximize energy efficiency and reduce construction costs. Estimated total construction costs,
managed construction budget, RFIs, bid proposals, negotiated sub-contractor services
and material purchases and managed construction personnel.
Project Architect and Manager for the splendid Cobano
commercial center. Merged the
exquisite style of modern Balinese Architecture with the breath-taking tropical
setting of Cobano to create a magnificent commercial center where retail
stores, souvenir shops, restaurants, office spaces and a movie theater vividly
play with nature to create covetous spaces ideal for the family, tourists and
locals alike. Estimated and managed construction costs.
Team Architect in collaboration with the Beijing-based firm,
MAD, to create an innovative hotel and resort for the Goflito area.
Company stopped projects due to economic situation.
Personal Project, Ugalde
Residence
Project Architect &
Constructor
06/2006 05/2007
The Ugalde residence is a 5,000 sq. ft. residence located on top
of Tacacori hill overlooking the Central Valley. Its design is composed of pure geometric figures that rise
from the earth in a defiant, yet magnificent character. Pure and simple, yet monumental and
surprising, the residence takes on the dream and reflection of my father, who
passed away five years ago. A Cathedral-like space is created in the main
corridor, giving visitors the sense of waking into a sacred sanctuary while
four full-height windows bathe the space with natural air and sunlight inviting
the earth, the sky and visitors to fuse into a marvelous religious experience.
Project Architect and Builder. Specified and designed
structural details and innovative design
strategies to reduce environmental impact and expand efficiency,
decreasing energy consumption to 20%.
Estimated construction costs, managed budget, RFIs, bid
proposals and construction personnel.
Negotiated material purchases and sub-contractor services.
Actively worked with construction personnel, thus acquiring
hands-on experience in concrete, carpentry, steel, plumbing, and electrical
building trades.
Mouriz Salazar & Associates.
Team
Architect/Drafter
12/2003
11/2006
Team Architect for various luxurious, art-deco residential projects in
the Miami, Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale area.
Overlooked design and construction drawings and implemented
modifications as necessary.
Worked with other team members in the implementation of structural, mechanical
and electrical specifications as well as zoning specs.
RLM
& Associates.
Junior
Designer/Drafter
07/2003
- 11/2003
Junior
Architect responsible for various designs and drawings of luxurious residential
homes in the North Hollywood area. Worked closely under supervision in the
remodeling project for actor Brad Pitt. Took an opportunity for international
projects.
Qualifications
Consistently specified and created design strategies and
methods
Implemented technologies and methods to minimize environmental
impact and maximize efficiency.
Managed and estimated projects ranging from $500k to $15.5M.
Have reduced construction costs up to 25% while maintaining
quality and design integrity.
Managed construction personnel and sub-contractor services.
Managed construction budget.
Reviewed and modified design and
construction drawings and other project documents.
Fluent in Spanish and
English. Conversational Portuguese and intermediate French. Learning Mandarin
and Farsi.
Expertise in AutoCAD 2010, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator,
Form Z, Revit, MS Office, Project, and Publisher.
Knowledge and experience with International Building Code.
Proven
ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast-pace work environment
Consistently worked under pressure.
Frequently worked independently and as a member of a team.
Strong mathematical knowledge.
Working knowledge of building trades.
EDUCATION
Bachelors degree, Architecture, University
of North Carolina Charlotte,
NC 1998-2003