Kristopher Jay M. Guarin

 Mobile Number: +971 55-527-5710 |+971 58-920-8016

 Email: kristopherjay16@hotmail.com

 Creative Professional with 16 years’ experience in

 Architecture Interior Design field

Career Objective:

To achieve professional enrichment through the application of skills learned in the course of my formal education, training and working experience that will challenge creativity and ultimately develop designing skills for the benefit of the organization.

Career Summary:

• A bachelor degree holder in Architecture with 11 years’ work experience in the UAE
• Graduated in a top Architectural and Engineering University in the Philippines

“University of Pangasinan.”

• Experience of having established and maintained efficient and effective project monitoring and evaluation systems
• Collaboration with Architects, Service Engineers, Contractors, and Consultants to provide and ensure innovative and aesthetically pleasing designs are created whilst ensuring that the concept is appropriate within the context of the project, which can be constructed and commissioned safely and effectively.
• Freelance Professional Photographer & Videographer

Offering the following competencies:

• Technical and Functional Expertise to adapt and learn new tools  required for a specific assignment or task
• Design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Tools proficiency – AutoCAD, Photoshop,  Basic Illustrator, Sketch up (Basic), Solid Works, ME-10- 2D
• Knowledgeable in joinery works and details
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape architecture/design.
• Presentation skills in architectural construction drawing/drafting and graphic productions.
• Extensive administrative experience such as NOC processing & set up systematic standards for local government submission
• A thorough and meticulous approach in Design management
• Excellent Leadership Skills, out of the box thinker and proficient implementer.

Work Experience:

Company                    :           Municipal Planning and Development

(Local Government Unit)

Position                        :           Senior Architect Building Inspector & Landscape Architect

Inclusive Date              :           May 2001 – August 2006

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and explore appropriate planning and design solutions for landscape
• Support the urban design team to produce high quality graphic representations of design solutions for landscape, public realm and municipal planning projects.
• Ensure that urban design at the local municipality is aligned with the overall sustainability guidelines.
• Participate in finding best practice/innovative ways /technologies related to landscape architecture, site design, and implementation.
• Coordination of all long range and current planning for the municipality
• Development control and enforcement, permitting and inspections
• Coordination and maintenance of all mapping
• Administration of all development agreements, infrastructure plan reviews and development security
• Safety Codes contract and service administration, permitting and closure
• Presentations to Council, Municipal Planning Commission
• Representing the municipality at meetings and on committees as assigned
• Coordination, promotion and hosting of workshops relating to the department
• Project Management as assigned (e.g. past projects have included residential subdivisions, apartment building, office renovations, museum addition)
• Supervision of full-time and casual employee other duties as assigned

Some Projects Involved:

• Project Title:                      Construction of Classroom School Building

                             Location:                     Tobuan Elementary School

• Project Title:                      Construction of Classroom School Building
• Project Title:                      Construction of Classroom School Building
• Project Title:                      Construction of Road and Widening
• Project Title:                      Construction of Public Market

                             Location:                     Uyong, Elementary School

                             Location:                     Lawis, Elementary School

                             Location:                     Bolo, Labrador, Pangasinan

                             Location:                     Labrador, Pangasinan

Work Experience:

            Company                    :           Dutco Balfour Beatty L.L.C.

                                                            Interiors Joinery Division

Position                        :           Architect Cad Designer Joinery Detailer

Location                      :           Dubai, UAE

Inclusive Date              :           September 2006 – March 2010

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares the complete construction drawings based on the approved designs, and   specification in setting forth in detail the work required for Architectural/Interior Fit-out.
• Responsible in providing full details in preparing shop drawing for fabrication.
• Coordinates with relevant sub-contractor for coordination purpose.
• Acts as representative of main contractor for Architectural site inspection along with Consultant’s inspector.
• Plan and design interior environments for boats, planes, buses, trains, and other enclosed spaces.
• Undertake accurate site surveys including necessary measurements
• Preparing detailed drawings for furniture, joinery, etc.
• Assist the sub-contractor request for information (RFI) from site queries.
• Coordinate Structural & MEP drawings in relation to Architectural Drawings
• Prepares Architectural Working Drawings and details
• Ensure the proper implementation of the design quality to the executed Architectural and Interior site works.
• Perform site inspections and reviews of Architectural and Interior site mock-ups.
• Advised the Resident’s Eng. (Main contractor) on the necessary measures to ensure the proper implementation of the design Quality Control System

Some Projects Involved:

• Al- Qaffa Island Resort Development For Engineer’s Office
• G.E. Dubai Office
• Standard Chartered Bank @ U.A.E
• Bateel Café @ Marina Walk
• Bateel Café @ Burj Dubai
• Bateel Café @ difc
• Bateel Café @ Waif
• Boston University Institute For J &J Building Dubai Health Care City
• BAT DIC Office For British American Tobacco
• Camel Racing City @ Alissaili For Engineer’s Office
• Ibn Majid Coffee House @ Jebel Ali Hotel & Golf Resort Dubai For Dutco
• Interior Fit Out & Joinery Works MG Investment Office- 7th Floor
• Burj Dubai Square Building, Dubai For MG Investment
• Nathan’s Dubai Qusais Shop (8) For Gulf Wafer Trading
• National Bank of Dubai
• ZARA’S Shop Jumeira Plaza
• Sumo Salad Dubai Mall
• Proposed G-Floor Private Villa Plot No. 617-3877al Nad Al Sheba -04
  • BEYAT
  • ALI BEYAT
  • MOHAMMAD BEYAT
• Ethan Allen For Emaar Properties
• Emaar Health Clinics For Emaar Properties
• Allel & Overly Abu Dhabi For Emaar Properties
• Symphony Office For Emaar Properties
• Gina Shoes Dubai Mall Emaar Properties for Gill Capital (S) Pte Ltd.
• Marami Boutique For Emaar Properties
• Dubai Mall For Dutco Balfour Beatty LLC
• Jebel Ali Hotel For Dutco Balfour Beatty LLC
• At The Top Burj Khalifa For Emaar Properties
• Temperley London At Dubai Mall For Gill Capital (S) Pte Ltd.M
• The Social House Restaurant @ Dubai Mall For Gill Capital (S) Pte Ltd.
• Index @ Dubai Mall For Gill Capital (S) Pte Ltd.
• Candy Licious @ Dubai Mall For Gill Capital (S) Pte Ltd.

Work Experience:

Company                    :           Blue Camel Design L.L.C.

                                                Interior Design, Fit-Out, Joinery Division

Position                        :            Architect|Auto-cad Designer|Detailer|Site Survey

Location                      :           Dubai, UAE

Inclusive Date              :            April 2010 – April 2011

Job Responsibilities:

• Works as an Architect responsible in conceptualizing design, planning and preparation of architectural drawings
• Coordinates architectural drawings with different service engineers for the preparation of plans for structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• Preparing architectural and/or M.E.P. drawings for statutory approvals
• Prepares and submits drawings to Dubai Municipality for preliminary and final approval
• Prepares complete architectural working drawings for construction use
• Makes design studies and sketches.
• Prepares the complete construction drawings based on the approved designs, and specification in setting forth in detail the work required for Architectural/Interior Fit-out.
• Responsible in providing full details in preparing shop drawing for fabrication.
• Coordinates with relevant sub-contractor for coordination purpose.
• Acts as representative of Main Contractor for Architectural Site Inspection along with Consultant’s inspector.
• Plan and design interior environments for boats, planes, buses, trains, and other enclosed spaces.
• Subcontract fabrication, installation, and arrangement of carpeting, fixtures, accessories, draperies, paint and wall coverings, art work, furniture, and related items.
• Support design team assisting with sample boards and presentations/pitches.
• Support design team with creativity input for concept design.
• Undertake accurate site surveys including necessary measurements.
• Completing concept space layout plans.

Some Projects Involved:

• Emirates Airport Lounge (Business & First Class)- Dubai
• Juicy Couture Ksa Riyadh Al Faisaliyah
• Juicy Couture Ksa Riyadh, Sfa
• Juicy Couture Kuwait
• Juicy Couture Marina Mall - Abu Dhabi
• Juicy Couture Qatar
• Al Sayigh Villa - Abu Dhabi
• Khadem Al Qubaisi Morrocan Villa - Abu Dhabi
• Ipic New Headquarters’ Bldg - Abu Dhabi
• Army Hospital - Abu Dhabi
• Sheikh Al Thani Villa - Dubai
• Juma Al Saabi Villa – Abu Dhabi
• Khadem Al Qubaisi Villa - Palm Jumeirah
• Khalid Bin Kalban Private Villa (Jumeirah 3rd)
• Henhom-Emirati Restaurant- Abu Dhabi

Work Experience:

Company                    :           Zebra Project FZE

International Retail Designers and Project

Management Specialists Interior Design Division

Position                        :            Architect Retail Designer and Site Surveyor

Location                      :           Airport Free zone, Sharjah UAE

Inclusive Date              :            April 2011 – May 2012

Job Responsibilities:

• Designing retail interior and architectural projects
• Conceptualizing retail interior fixtures and furniture
• Produces perspective drawings and sketches
• Coordinating designs into working drawings
• Providing site specific drawings for construction
• Detailing various aspects of store design from wall fixtures, counters, signage’s, pedestals, shopfronts and windows to various retail fixtures.

Some Projects Involved:

Retail Projects:

• Victoria Secret (International)
• Accessorize (International)
• Monsoon (International)
• Top Shop Top Man (International)
• Dorothy Perking (International)
• Mother Care (International)
• Milano (International)
• Blue Salon (International)
• Wilshire (International)
• Health First Pharmacy (International)
• American eagle (International)
• George (International)
• Starbucks (International)
• Claire’s (International
• Justice (International)
• Pottery Barn (International)
• Boots (International)
• Pot Belly (International)
• Hamleys (International)
• Pink Berry (International)
• Dorothy Perkins (International)
• Ms Selfridge (International)
• Wallis (International)

 Food and Beverage Projects:

• PF Chang’s China Bistro (International)
• Shake Shack Restaurant (International)
• Al Forno (International)
• Texas Roadhouse (International)

Work Experience:

            Company                    :           Umdasch Shop Fitting L.L.C.

            International Retail Designers, Joinery Division

            Position                        :            Architect Retail Designer|Detailer|Site Coordinator

            Location                      :           Dubai, U.A.E.

            Inclusive Date              :            May 2012- September 2013

Job Responsibilities:

• Resolves drawings and design discrepancies and provide solutions and details and communicates to the Project Manager or directly to the client for approval and change order.
• Prepares parts drawings and fitting list for purchasing and cutting list for production.
• Provides isometric or 3D drawing for the understanding of construction or production team.
• Prepares layout, elevations and assembly drawings for the understanding of the site installation team.
• Sets up and maintains an organized file system for drawings.
• Conducts site survey and undertakes site measurements in our projects in U.A.E.
• Prepares the complete construction drawings based on the approved designs, and specification in setting forth in detail the work required for Architectural / Retail Concept / Furniture, joinery / Interior Fit-out. etc.
• Ensure the proper implementation of the design quality to the executed Architectural and Interior site works.
• Advised the Resident’s Engr. (Main Contractor) on the necessary measures to ensure the proper implementation of the design Quality Control System.
• Primary responsibility is to produce detailed shop drawings which are clear, accurate and cost effective that meets the requirements of the specifications and which can be constructed and commissioned safely and effectively.
• Prepares approval drawings and material sample boards for client’s approval.

Some Projects Involved:

• Duty Free Terminal 3 (Dubai UAE)
• Duty Free Airport  (Doha Qatar)
• Paris Gallery (G.C.C.)
• Aldo (International)
• Arabesq(G.C.C.)
• Mosafer (G.C.C.)

Work Experience:

Company                    :           Davies Group (Complete Interior Solutions)

Position                        :            Architect Interior and Retail Designer|Site Coordinator

Location                      :           Dubai, U.A.E.

Inclusive Date              :            September 2013 – June 2017

Job Responsibilities:

• Works as an Interior and Retail Designer responsible in conceptualizing design, planning and preparation of architectural drawings
• Prepares complete architectural working drawings for construction use
• Makes design studies and sketches.
• Prepares the complete approved designs, and specification in setting forth in detail the work required for Architectural/Retail Design.
• Responsible in providing full details in preparing shop drawing.
• Coordinates with relevant sub-contractor for coordination purpose.
• Support design team assisting with sample boards and presentations/pitches.
• Undertake accurate site surveys including necessary measurements.
• Coordinates architectural drawings with different service engineers for the preparation of plans for structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• Preparing architectural and or M.E.P. drawings for statutory approvals

• Prepares and submits drawings to Dubai Municipality for preliminary and final approval

Some Projects Involved:

• Chuck E Cheese
• Beyond the Beach
• Beyond Fitness
• Tommy Bahama
• Oakley
• Rip Curl
• Animal
• Hamac
• Havaianas
• Human Touch
• Kas Australia
• New Era
• Cross
• Bibi
• Camel Company
• Al Rafai
• Pit fire Pizza
• Ronnefeldt
• The Steak Bar
• Zaatar W Zait
• Cinnabon | Seattle’s Best Coffee
• SOS Salon
• Mitsubishi Office

Work Experience:

            Company                    :           OPAAL Interiors ‘Space Reimagined”

Position                        :            Architect Interior and Retail Designer

Location                      :           Dubai, U.A.E.

Inclusive Date              :            July 2017 to December 2017 (temporary role)

Job Responsibilities:

• Carries out the drafting requirements for new or existing projects
• Prepares drawing list, printouts, plot files and copies of Landscape drawings for client
• Work closely with the internal design and planning groups and relevant sub-contractor for coordination purpose.
• Prepares technical drawings and plans to be used in the production and construction of joinery
• Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects
• Produce draft designs and diagrams according to the given specifications
• Complete assignments by generating and developing design under guidance

Some Projects Involved:

• Ahad Residential Tower (Business Bay, Dubai, UAE)
• Manara Villa (Ras Al Khaimah, UAE)
• Agora Mall (Jumeirah-2, Dubai)
• West 5 Residential Tower (Business Bay, Dubai, UAE)

Educational Attainment:

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

University of Pangasinan

Dagupan, Pangasinan, Philippines

1996-2001

Personal Data:

            Date of Birth                                      :             16 February 1979

Gender                                              :             Male

Nationality                                         :             Filipino

Language Spoken                             :             Tagalog, English

Visa Status                                         :             Tourist Visa

                                             (Sample of Works Available Upon Request)