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Maria Lorena Reyes Bahamon

Maria Lorena Reyes Bahamon

Brooklyn, NY, US

 

About 

I am a driven, enthusiastic, multilingual leader and team player, able to work diligently under pressure and embrace challenges. Through professional practice, I have obtained valuable skills, taking multiple projects from initial space planning, through all phases of design and project completion. This has enabled me to develop critical problem-solving and analytical skills as well as a confident character in sales, presentations, and contract administration. 

As a designer, I am  deeply interested in the effect all scales of design can have on life quality. Having lived in seven countries in four continents throughout my life, as well as participated extensively in travel education while in university, I have become increasingly interested in the comprehensive impact of architecture, urban and interior design, and the spaces, networks and relationships of the design of a city have on its inhabitants. 

My intent is to continue to grow and learn, approaching each project individually to create solutions that are thoroughly researched, thoughtfully conceived, and sustainable 

Employment 

G Alvarez Studio, Inc., Miami, FL, US, Architectural Designer & Project Lead

Responsible for managing multiple projects at a time, ranging from 30,000 SF to 1,000 SF, from initial space planning, through design development, construction documents, and construction administration. Created detailed 3D models, presentations, renderings, and construction documents. Met with clients directly to discuss their needs and the design, and coordinated with consultants. Specified architectural finishes and materials, and assisted with FF&E specification. Oversaw all construction administratio, including site visits and preparing field reports, answering RFIs, and review of submittals.

Feb 2016 - current
 

Florida International University, Graduate Assistant to Study Abroad Program in Genoa, Italy

Sep 2015 - Jan 2016
 

Oleas and Associates, Junior Architect

Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
 

Education 

Florida International University, Miami, FL, US, MArch, Architecture

Sep 2009 - May 2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills