To Whom It May Concern,
I have 10+ years of professional experience as an architect in Venezuela and my attached resume attests to my ability. I have successfully designed and supervised multiple large-scale projects including a 155-unit urban apartment complex. Working with diverse companies like Levi Strauss has also allowed me to collaborate with and learn from numerous engineers, city officials and skilled laborers. Although I am still learning to master the English language, I aspire to understand more about architectural practices in the United States and am open to work in any related position.
In addition, I am the founder of www.upperDRAW.com. We are a developing company created with a team of specialized drafters and architects that provide a wide range of services for residential and commercial projects. Our services include 2D/3D drawings, redlines & markups, architectural/interior design and site measurements. My experience with upperDRAW also includes responsibilities for all advertising, marketing, communications and administrative duties related to our services.
Above all, I am a highly motivated, positive and organized individual who can contribute to your company in any capacity. If you believe my qualifications would be a match for you, please contact me at 929.312.1297 or email at lapatchy@gmail.com.
To view samples from my personal portfolio, please visit my website at: www.patriciacollazosvaldez.weebly.com
Sincerely,
Patricia Collazos Valdez
Freelance architect, Clinton CT, Architect / Designer / Drafter
• Provide a wide range of services for residential and commercial projects including 2D/3D drawings, redlines & markups, architectural/interior design and site measurements
• Founder of www.upperDRAW.com; a company created with a team of specialized drafters and architects to assist clients
• Responsible for all advertising, marketing, communications and administrative duties related to my services
INDEPENDENT PROJECT MANAGER, Caracas, VE, Architect and Designer
● Completed renovation of a private residential apartment
● Responsible for all work related to the project: purchasing, supplies, transportation and inspection of different finishes and materials
● Managed demolition of existing walls, flooring and porcelain
● Created bathroom design and all electrical design
● Completed kitchen design, inspection and thorough review of construction and finishes
● Collaborated with construction personnel
PROYECTOS INTEGRALES GRUPO PROINSA, Caracas, VE, Architect and Coordinator
● Supervised the architecture department
● Coordinated all procedures and documents with city officials
● Responsible for the design of a 4-star hotel (160 rooms, 75K sq ft) and implementation of design and planning strategies of an adjacent health-care clinic (484K sq ft) in Caracas
● Assessed and adhered to all urban building codes
● Evaluated design tools and topography with analysis and application for new building
● Assisted and communicated with customers and suppliers regarding all operations
LEVI STRAUSS & CO, Caracas, VE, Brand Presentation Coordinator
● Responsible for the architectural design, implementation and remodeling of more than 60 existing and new franchise stores nationwide including interior design, estimates and projections of annual budget
● Coordinated all product showcasing, national branding and merchandising
● Supervised all collaboration with headquarters in Medellin, Colombia and California for review of project designs
● Cooperated with consultants and suppliers regarding resources and costs
PROYECTOS Y CONSTRUCCIONES CEGUI C.A., Caracas, VE, Architect
● Led government-issued residential project
● Responsible for adapting all drawings with AutoCAD
PROYECTOS INTEGRALES GRUPO PROINSA, Caracas, VE, Architect Coordinator
● Led the architecture department and supervised all staff
● Organized and administered all permits, forms and documents related to projects
● Proposed architectural and interior design projects to different customers nationwide
● Primary project “Urbanization La Estrella”
▪ Created architectural design of entire urban complex including 5 multifamily buildings with 155 units, 8 town houses and 1 shopping center
▪ Collaborated with all engineers, graphic designers, real estate and merchandising agents and landscapers
CAD CONSULT, Caracas, VE, Lead AutoCAD Draftsman
● Coordinated the digitization of infrastructure projects with AutoCAD and ARCHIBUS/FM software to analyze office space
● Managed team of draftsmen
