Passionate architecture field professional and United States Army Reservist who is creative, self-motivated, technically capable and ambitious with nine
years of the architectural and the construction field experience. Preparing, coordinating and delivering projects from the construction documentation
through the finalized construction. Experienced in commercial, core & shell, interior fit outs, government, institutional and residential type of projects.
US Army Reserve Corps of Engineers, Orangeburg, NY, US, 12W Engineer (E-4)
• Performed basic carpentry and masonry skills and light building framing construction, trusses and other structural assemblies.
• Assisted in building layout, framing, sheathing, fabrication and roofing structures and assisted in the performance of combat engineer missions.
• Constructed concrete form work on slabs, walls, columns, sidewalks, roads among other components and operated construction machinery.
Gensler, New York, NY, US, Project Architect/Job Captain
• Provided project team leadership in coordinating the execution of design intent into construction documentation, specifications, and through
out construction administration and managed project timelines, schedules, resources, and budget.
• Collaborated with project managers to establish an appropriate fee and labor hours for the effective review of design and documentation;
monitored the progress of individual projects and coordinated quality reviews; and determined the correct level of review for each project.
• Provided technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges.
• Participated in and lead team discussions on technical and other project related issues.
• Managed client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation, coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, and others.
• Supported communication between the project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials.
• Maintained the project manual and specifications. As well, prepared and ensure accuracy of technical documents.
• During the project construction, processed submittals, substitution requests, and RFIs; conducted and documented site visits.
• Gained experience in multiple state jurisdictions, building codes and zoning resolutions, including NY, NJ, IL, MA & CA.
METHOD Architects, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer/Project Manager
• Supervised, coordinated and organized drawings; distributed, assigned and oversaw designers and junior members to complete all submissions.
• Produced architectural construction documents on projects requiring intermediate level experience and design knowledge.
• Completed projects in accordance with client requirements, building code requirements, standards, and site conditions adjustments.
• Trained, assisted and provided directions and instructions within my team members and consultants, as well as shared knowledge to
produce a complete set of architectural construction documents.
• Developed an advanced technical knowledge in the architecture field and gained exposure to client relationship management and project management skills.
• Enhanced my competency for managing and training others in the architecture field and worked with various clients and project types.
• Coordinated consultants, clients, contractors, fabricators and consultants in multiple projects during different phases simultaneously.
SBLM Architects, New York, NY, US, Architectural Job Captain
• Developed, coordinated and produced Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and CA for each project assigned.
• Refined drawings, solved technically challenging issues and provided support to write specifications and ensured quality assurance for each
project with the project manager and principal or senior architect.
• Attended to site meetings and addressed questions and issues as they arose; prepared meeting minutes accordingly.
• Kept current design trends, code changes, and developments utilizing my technical and design skills.
• Supervised interaction with clients, consultants, building management and city agencies. As well, multi-tasked to meet project deadlines.
CSA Group, MOS & Independent Consultant, New York , NY. San Juan, PR & Ocala, FL,, Architectural Designer & Architectural Draftsman
• Reviewed design requirements and existing conditions reports for both new construction and renovations.
• prepared schematic design, construction documents, zoning analysis and calculations for projects using CAD and BIM based on the client program requirements.
• Gained experience in flood prevention design in the building structures in NYC, applying the building code and zoning resolution’s requirements.
• Coordinated schematic design and construction documents with multiple consultants and Expeditors.
• Provided architectural design, interior design, residential design and landscape design services. Also, produced and presented test fits and proposals to clients.
• Visited construction sites to perform measurements and calculations as needed, in order to prepare drawings, records with CAD and
conventional drafting techniques.
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, MArch, Architecture
Master in Architecture
Thesis: Biomimicry / Biomimetics in Architecture
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan Puerto Rico, BArch, Architecture
Bachelor in Environmental Design (Architecture)
Minor: Sculpture
University of Puerto Rico, Carolina Campus, Carolina, Puerto Rico, Interior and Exterior Design
Associate Degree in Interior and Exterior Design
Vicenza, Italy Sesta Charrette Internazionale Di Progettazione, Other
Universita Degli Studi Della Basilicata, Dd A Pescara & University of Florida
November 2013
Ljubljana Slovenia International Workshop Koper Cruise Port Terminal Design, Other
Univerza v Ljubljani and University of Florida September 2013
