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Nathalia Galindo

Nathalia Galindo

Miami, FL, US

 
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Employment 

Bruner/Cott & Associates, Boston, MA, US, Architectural Designer Co-op

Headed design proposals, representation drawings, renderings, digital and physical modeling, and client presentations across renovations, mixed used, and housing projects.
KEY COMPETENCIES: LEADERSHIP, STRATEGIC PLANNING, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, DRAFTING, TECHNICAL SKILLS

Ensured project success meeting client needs with low-cost design proposals completed on time and on budget
• Prepared design proposals for project scope
• Designed layouts for multiple spaces including capacity needs and regulations after client decided on scope
• Produced 3D models and renderings allowing client to attract investors for project

Researched and developed complete, accurate, and creative proposal to secure new client
• Conducted site analysis, market research, community planning development research
• Developed 3 design proposals that met capacity, square footage, and housing requirements for profitability
• Presented material and showcased relevant firm projects to persuade client that firm was a good fit

Delivered project architectural models and DD package on time for presentation in collaboration with another team
• Fixed CAD topography line drawing for site model
• Digitally measured and produced 3D models for printing for physical site model
• Assembled model and worked in Revit modeling and producing sheets for DD packages

Developed action plan to create accurate drawing with renderings and elevation for team client presentation
• Created Lumion files, added entourage and climate settings to illustrate appropriate settings/views
• Edited in Photoshop extracted images to ensure accuracy

Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
 

WORKac, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer Co-op

Directed plan layout design, representation drawings, digital 3D and physical modeling, and interior design and material selection. Collaborated on DD and SD package development.
KEY COMPETENCIES: COLLABORATION, CREATIVITY, DATA COMPILATION, MODEL MAKING, ADAPTIVE USE PROJECTS

Rescued project by fixing plan layouts and roof structure design done incorrectly by previous employee
• Revised 3D model of 60-villa housing development
• Produced detailed drawings including elevations and sections
• Generated new physical models of each housing complex for existing site model after corrections approved

Generated flawless physical model for client in time for Chicago Architecture Biennial
• Selected color palette and tiles for each room in collaboration with design team
• Defined hues and purchased paint to match design plans
• Assembled tiles, furniture, and colored walls and doors, remaking interior weekly during month-long design process

Completed accurate design to meet client needs for 4 main villas and clubhouse in 60-villa housing project
• Devised plan layouts and 3D models for 3 villas and clubhouse to client specifications
• Collaborated on material selection and interior design for main villa based client needs
• Delivered representation drawings and renderings for presentation in DD packages

Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
 

Education 

Northeastern University, Boston, MA, US, MArch, Architecture

May 2020 - May 2021
 

Northeastern University, Boston, MA, US, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2015 - May 2020
 

Parsons School of Design, New York, NY, US, Summer Intensive Program

Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
 

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