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Rosario Calvo

Rosario Calvo

Sacramento, CA, US

 
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About 

Highly personable and self-motivated, design driven architect with a strong background in BIM & CAD large scale projects within a fast paced environment. Quick learner, always looking to find solutions, exceed set goals and handle complex tasks effectively. Proactive team player, interested in collaborating with colleagues, contributing to a pleasant workplace environment and forging good working relationships with others, with a key consciousness in time management and meeting deadlines. 


Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Relocated to Sacramento, CA in July 2019 and recently received work authorization (EAD). Currently in the process of obtaining a green card.

Employment 

FJA Architecture & Engineering, Buenos Aires, AR, Intermediate Project Architect

- Revit modeling and documenting (bidding and execution plans) of industrial, office and residential large scale projects. Worked with BIM expert consultants and teammates troubleshooting models, perfecting and creating templates, families, organizing models and finding solutions to achieve specific visual results. Received external advanced BIM training by BABIM studio.
- Attended coordination meetings with internal mechanic, civil and electrical engineering areas for the development of different projects in all stages.
- Produced quick WIP renderings and presentations for internal design review and client meetings.
- Conducted site visits to document existing conditions.
- Served as a mentor and provided Revit training for new employees.
- Led small teams for specific tasks within large projects and coordinated smaller projects.

+ Featured recent projects:
2019 - Inter-American Development Bank's new headquarters (43.000 sq. ft.) designed by Alejandro Aravena's Pritzker winning firm ELEMENTAL
2018-19 - J.P. Morgan Offices TI (10.000 sq. ft.)

Sep 2018 - Jun 2019
 

Integral Construction Company, Buenos Aires, AR, Intermediate Project Architect

- Drafting and design for apartment building projects, retail and residential improvements, expansions and remodelings
- Assisted with contractor coordination and on-site technical oversight. Managed weekly purchase orders and payments.
- Worked in design alternatives with contractors to sort out building MEP and structural interferences.
- Cost analysis and measurements for price quotations.
- Material and contractor sourcing.
- Produced quick renderings + staging imagery for client meetings.

Nov 2017 - Aug 2018
 

Ci Plumbing Systems, Buenos Aires, AR, Jr. Architect

- Drafting and design for mid and large scale water supply systems, drainage, gas piping and fire fighting systems.
- Cost analysis and measurements for price quotes and purchase orders.
- Site visits and handling of legal documents and permits for ongoing construction projects.

Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
 

FJA Architecture & Engineering, Buenos Aires, AR, Jr. Drafting Architect

- Drafting and documentation using AutoCAD for large scale industrial and commercial architecture and civil engineering projects.

Dec 2015 - Aug 2016
 

Education 

University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, AR, BArch, Architecture

University of Buenos Aires - 6 year program

Elective subjects and workshops:
2012. International workshop Valencia (SP) - Buenos. Aires (AR): A Sustainable Home
2013. Revit for Architecture elective subject (D.A.C.)
2014. New BIM methods & techniques seminar
2014. International workshop Lille (FR) - Buenos. Aires (AR): Urban Fictions
2015. Advanced AutoCAD tools workshop

Mar 2010 - Feb 2018
 

L’Alliance française, Buenos Aires, AR, French Beginners Course

Mar 2009 - Jul 2010
 

University of Cambridge, First Certificate in English

University of Cambridge's First Certificate in English preparation and exam. Grade obtained: A

Mar 2009 - Dec 2009
 

Emilia Moutier de Piran, Buenos Aires, AR, High School, Business Management Orientation

Mar 2005 - Dec 2009
 

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