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Karen Fernandes

Karen Fernandes

San Diego, CA, US

 

About 

Summary

Creative and results-producing professional with international experience in interior architecture. Passion for building beautiful spaces. Well-versed in delivering interior architectural projects while complying with budget and time constraints. Adept at monitoring architectural design and construction efforts. Talent for quickly learning new information, procedures, and technologies.

Highlights

  • Strategic Planning & Analysis
  • Performance Improvement
  • Design Development
  • Effective Problem Resolution
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Team Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Rolled out 3D virtual renderings and 3D drawings to increase efficiency by an average of 30% while working on finish schedule/spec book.
  • Built impressive record of advancement; gained promotion twice in recognition of outstanding performance in just three years.
  • Executed coaching program for employees who reported directly as quick feedback policy to improve performance within the department.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture & Urban Design

The Pontific Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil




Elsewhere:

Employment 

Pacific Dimensions Inc., El Segundo, CA, US, Project Manager

Set a benchmark of excellence by leading multiple projects within a strict timeframe and budget constraints. Attain and improve leadership skills. Evaluate venture’s progress by devising and implementing robust project plan. Gain hands-on model homes experience. Formulate and update detailed project documents.
• Accomplished results by managing all phases of 20+ projects.

May 2021 - current
 

Pacific Dimensions Inc., El Segundo, Tech Manager

Managed frame walks and installs of projects in line with set guidelines. Delivered all construction documents to key members promptly. Defined standards for the technical department. Delegated projects to CAD designers.
• Implemented 3D Drawings to increase efficiency by an average of 30%, working on Finish Schedule/ Spec Book. Applied 3D Virtual Reality renderings.
• Accomplished bottom-line results by managing more than 35 spec books / finish schedules per year.

Dec 2019 - current
 

Vaughan Benz, Los Angeles, CA, US, Drafter

Main activities: Make detail-oriented shop drawings for hospitality furniture.

May 2017 - May 2018
 

Divisão de Efemeros, Porto Alegre, BR, Architect

Working on developments and detailing of architecture projects, focus on retail and Ephemeral architecture.

Jan 2011 - Mar 2013
 

Education 

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, BR, BArch, Architecture and Urban Design

Aug 2005 - Jan 2011
 

Awards 

2013- "Stand fair Grendene Francal 2012" Premio, Colunistas 2013-Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 3rd Place

http://www.colunistas.com/anos/pc2013/rs/html/pc2013rs-de_designambiental-premiados.html

2013
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills