Ralph Lauren Corporation, New York, NY, US, Project Manager, Retail Store Development
Manage the design and construction of retail stores in the U.S. and South America, from schematic design to store opening.
This process includes coordinating RL partners, local architects, vendors and contractors.
Brooks and Falotico Associates, New Canaan, CT, US, Architectural Designer
●Integral part of a team working on highend residential projects in Fairfield County, CT Westchester County, NY; and the Hamptons.
● Create initial survey drawings and documentation, including site analysis of code and regulations.
● Develop building sections, elevations, and interior drawings, including millwork details, kitchen & bathroom material details.
● Work closely with interior decorator in the coordination of light fixtures and electrical outlets.
● Estimate projected construction costs budget. Analyze different contractor bids and create comparison to present to the client.
● Create schedules for appliances, millwork, architectural trim, floor finishes, stone & tile, plumbing and hardware.
Moran Hook Architecture, New York, NY, US, Junior Architect
•Assist Principal Architect in design and coordination of high end residential projects.
•Create initial survey drawings.
•Create technical wall sections and mill-work drawings with overview of Principal Architect.
•Coordinate drawings with engineering consultants.
•Create construction drawings with overview of Principal Architect
RESTORE training, New York, New York, Grandute Student Teaching Assistant
•Assisted professors in instructing a masonry conservation course for professionals in the preservation and restoration industry.
•Recorded notes and ensured the retention of lecture material.
•Provided all hardware setup and lecture preparation for smooth operation of the course.
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York, Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistant for Professor Larisa Ortiz for the Downtown Economic Development class.
Graduate Assistant for Professor Norman Mintz for the Main Street redevelopment class.
•Uploaded readings to university website, executed PowerPoint presentations, provided help-desk/technical support.
Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation, Brooklyn, New York, Intern
•Created the long term project of documenting history of buildings in the avenue.
•Ensured the smooth operation of tasks—including day-to-day office duties and administrative functions at board meetings.
•Worked with a team to plan and host numerous events—including the Atlantic Antic street fair and the Ambassador dinner.
Alvarez Diaz + Group, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Junior Architect
•Designed, with overview of Principle Architect, residential, retail, and civic building projects.
•Assisted Senior Interior Designer in selecting materials and designing custom furniture pieces.
•Created construction drawings, three dimensional models, computer renderings and sketches.
•Reviewed work of CAD technicians, contractor’s shop drawings and wrote material specifications.
•Coordinated work with engineering and lighting consultants and attended client meetings for the Principle Architect .
Sierra Cardona y Ferrer Arquitectos, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Summer Intern
•Created demolition documents for building renovations and assembled Presentation Boards for Interior finishes.
•Assisted Principal Architect on construction drawings and renderings for master plans.
•Developed preliminary furniture designs and conceptual designs for resorts.
Sierra Cardona y Ferrer Arquitectos, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Summer Intern
•Created demolition documents for building renovations and assembled Presentation Boards for Interior finishes.
•Assisted Principal Architect on construction drawings and renderings for master plans.
•Developed preliminary furniture designs and conceptual designs for resorts.
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, Masters, Programs for Sustainable Planning & Development, Historic Preservation
Won the Excellence in Academic Achievement Award.
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, BArch, Architecture
Notre Dame’s program, which is based on Classical/Traditional Architecture, prepared me to not only understand how to design as an architect today, but also to understand architects that have preceded me. Notre Dame’s emphasis on hand design ensured multifaceted skills beyond computer programs.
Excellence in Academic Achievement, Award
Recognition for Excellence in Academic Achievement is awarded to one graduating student in each department. To qualify for this award the student must possess the highest cumulative GPA and approval of the head of the department.