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Sheila Delend

Sheila Delend

New York, NY, US

 

About 

I am a Peruvian architect living in New York city for the past 3 years and currently working at one of the most important interior design-furniture showrooms in NYC while gaining challenging and rewarding international work experiences.

I am Passionate for architecture, art and design, with a strong interest in planning, drawing, and creating contemporary spaces with a dynamic yet functional vision, blending elements of classical design with a modern approach.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

DDC domus Design, New York, NY, US, Junior designer

Assisted principal and design director in design tasks
Worked with clients in selecting materials, finishes, furniture and light fixtures
Created design proposals and drawings
Assisted organizing and updating DDC’s library
Created invoices and quotes using furniture retail software program
Act as a liaison between DDC team and DDC's representatives abroad.
Provide information and sales support as well as in general administrative duties

May 2012 - current
 

INDEPENDENT / FREELANCE, New York, NY, US, Freelance architectural designer

Worked on the renovation and addition of apartment in the UWS
Created existing condition CAD drawings & proposal plan

Mar 2011 - Jul 2011
 

Sodexo, Lima, PE, Operations Assistant to Facilities Management

Worked in facilities management operations of Citibank Peru.
Control of contractors, suppliers & budgets
Coordinating physical and event operations of facilities management
Managed day-to-day operations of buildings maintenance

Feb 2010 - Jul 2010
 

Lugus General Contractors, Lima, PE, Junior architectural designer

Worked with principal architect and engineering in the design, development, and supervision of architectural and construction projects in all phases.
Updated and created CAD drawings for both residential and commercial projects
Worked on renovations and additions
Consulting with contractors and subcontractors over design plans
Ensure quality control and finishes

Mar 2007 - Feb 2010
 

Education 

NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate -SCPS, New York, NY, US, Construction project management

Took a certificate (non credit) program in construction project management (average grade: A) based in 6 courses on the related area:
- Principals of project management
-Construction project management
-Construction Safety management
-Building Approvals, Permits, and Certificates of Occupancy
-Construction Methods and Materials: Building Core and Shell
-Building Mechanical and Electrical Systems and Equipment

Preconstruction services, as well as the political and professional aspects of the world of owners, designers, tenants, regulatory agencies, community agencies, and contractors.
Bidding and award practices.
Planning, scheduling, and control systems.
Project delivery methods.
Contracts, estimating, and quality assurance.
Safety, risk management, insurance, and bonding.
Liens, claims and liability, and dispute resolution.

Sep 2010 - Dec 2011
 

Universidad Ricardo Palma, Lima, PE, BArch, Architecture

5 years program with intense coursework, workshops, theoretical and practical courses based in history, design, art, math, physics, architecture and engineering.
1-10 levels of workshop/design program based on architecture projects from begging to the end (plans, construction details, models, renders etc.) insensitivity depending on course level.

Aug 2001 - Jan 2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills 



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