Stantec, Ottawa, ON, CA, Architectural Designer / Intern Architect

Selected Projects:
-Mount Sinai Hospital redevelopment, Toronto
-Brockville General Hospital redevelopment, Brockville
-Rogers Ontario Data Centre renovation, Ottawa
-CIBC Tower chiller replacement, Toronto

ARC Associates Inc., Ottawa, ON, CA, Architectural Technologist

-Developed projects from preliminary design to construction documentation
-Coordinated with consultants
-Reviewed shop drawings
-Supervised and mentored junior staff

Selected Projects:
-“Dow Honda” dealership (for Brian K. Clark Architect)
-“Mark Motors Audi” dealership (for Brian K. Clark Architect)
-Ottawa International Airport bridges (15 & 17) renovation (for S. Monk Architect)
-Control Towers for Kingston and Montego Bay International Airports, Jamaica (for INTELCAN)
-“Mark Motors Porsche” dealership additions and renovations (for Brian K. Clark Architect)
-68 Park Road Residence additions & renovations
-“Westboro Station” redevelopment Phase I (for Barry J. Hobin & Associates Archs. Inc.)

Self Employed, Havana, CU, Freelance Designer

-Prepared and supervised projects for retail and hospitality industries located in the Historic Centre of Havana

Selected Projects:
-Armadores de Santander Hotel Terrace Bar & Grill
-El Almendares Optical (the oldest in Havana) & Contact Lenses Stores renovation
-Viñales Bar renovation

Western Cape Housing Department, Cape Town, ZA, Chief Deputy Architect

Contributed to the implementation of the People’s Housing Project Process (PHP), a plan to develop self-construction across the Province, providing advice and support for the population and government.

Selected Projects:
-Compiled the Basic Management Manual for the PHP, utilized as a facilitation/promotion tool (published and distributed) for the different parties enrolled in the program
-Malibongwe Project: A project which had stopped two years before my arrival, for the construction management of over 140 new housing units in Khayelitsha Township (possibly the largest informal settlement in South Africa). Re-started the construction project, resulting in most of the houses being built by my departure
-Provided graphic design/marketing support for Provincial Housing Competition between Universities.

INNOVA Design Studio, Havana, CU, Senior Project Architect

-Responsible for the design, coordination and supervision of full projects, mainly related to hospitality, commercial, real estate, housing and health fields
-Supervised and directed part of the studio staff tasks
-Organized and delivered CAD software training for office colleagues

Selected Projects:
-New York Hotel additions & renovations, 124 rooms
-Riviera Hotel main kitchen renovation

CUBANACAN Group Design Office, Havana, CU, Senior Project Architect

Selected Projects:
-“Juan M. Márquez” Children’s Hospital Orthopedics Ward renovation.
-“Villa Tarara” SPA and Supermarket.
-In charge of office colleagues CAD software training.

EPROYIV, Havana, CU, Senior Project Architect

Selected Projects:
-Eco-friendly Services Complex.
-Apartments Building.
-“Glaxo” (former) Laboratory additions & renovations.
-Hotel in “Jibacoa” Beach (Mini Club, Snack Bar & Technical Services Building).

CUBATABACO, Havana, CU, Site Project Manager

-Responsible for the management and supervision of renovation works at tobacco factories.

Selected Projects:
-“H. Upmann's” Tobacco Factory renovation.

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, CA, BArch, Architecture

"Professional Practice" Course to have my academic qualifications recognized by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB).

ISPJAE “Jose Antonio Echeverria” Higher Polytechnic Institute, Havana, CU, Landscape Design

ISPJAE “Jose Antonio Echeverria” Higher Polytechnic Institute, Havana, CU, Communication Planning