I am an independent consultant for historic preservation projects, inventories and nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.  Traveling through  Europe and Latin America has complemented my career . Research and preservation of the built and natural environments have been my passion since I graduated from architecture school at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico in 2001. For more than ten years I have made historic preservation my career focus both as work experience and personal study.  Dedication and tenacity have been the means for my project’s success. I have been fortunate in my career so far, to be exposed to the field working on some very important projects. All the positive experiences have helped me focus on my professional goals in the historic preservation field. I have become a well rounded individual and have the capacity to work for the private or public sector.

Important experiences in the preservation field that have shaped my career have been varied and significant. I have worked as an independent consultant for historic preservation studies, inventories, surveys and nomination projects. As a provider of professional services I worked on a number of different projects for ConservaAcción Inc., a company that was based in Puerto Rico providing historic preservation consulting services. My experiences working there included historical research, preparation of historic buildings inventories and surveys. These include Section 106 compliances, the Evaluation of Eligibility for Martin Peña Bridge in Santurce where I worked as assistant investigator and writer. I worked on a number of surveys and research projects in the city as well as the rural environment. I was also part of a three person team that investigated and prepared a multiple property inventory for the United States Naval Base in Sabana Seca, Puerto Rico. I was a field surveyor for the assignment and was in charge of the research for the civilian properties that supported the military installations.

As part of the conditions and materials drawings for a section of the 1640’s Old Fortification Walls of San Juan that I was in charge of all drawings preparation. The walls, considered Patrimony of Humanity, were built and repaired for over two hundred years and their importance is associated with Spanish naval defense in the new world since the 1600’s. With over 500 drawing that I was in charge of producing, we were able to explain surface materials, conditions, substrate, damaging vegetation, historical development and history of repairs associated with the south part of the walls. I have also completed two nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. The Condado Vanderbilt Hotel was included in November 2008. The Luis Muñoz Marín Residence nomination included in October 2011 was possible thanks to a grant from the Historic Preservation Fund that I applied to.

Working simultaneously as a professor at the Faculty of Architecture, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, I had the opportunity of teaching first year design studios, history of architecture and theory courses at various levels. This experience complements my research work in historic preservation because it has given my study’s findings a wider audience. Being in charge of large groups of students and coordinating design teams for a small architectural and environmental engineering office has been an excellent way to gain leadership abilities. Part of my work at the office includes code compliance studies for existing buildings, designing and construction drawings preparation.