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Aarón Regla Bretón

Aarón Regla Bretón

Minneapolis, MN, US

 

About 

Employment 

Rehkamp Larson Architects Inc., Minneapolis, MN, US, Designer

Assist in all stages of design, and collaborate with clients, builders, interior designers, and landscape architects to make houses that align with the values of the homeowners, enhance their communities and are sensitive to the environment.

Sep 2014 - current
 

Brunton Architects and Engineers, North Mankato, MN, US, Architect in Training

Lead designer for a 10 unit mixed use luxury condominium. Researched and developed schematic design for a 60 unit long-term care facility. Worked closely with all disciplines in creating the construction documents wood and steel buildings. Have worked mostly in commercial work with some residential.
Knowledgeable in the development of construction documents - start to finish. Excellent knowledge of Revit 2015, Sketchup, and Adobe Creative Suite. Actively participate in all phases design from initial client meetings to project delivery.

Mar 2014 - Sep 2014
 

Taylor Corporation, Mankato, MN, US, Field Service Representative

Work closely with the corporate architect and contractors in the drafting/optimization of space within all Taylor companies.
Asses and conduct better space usage within the offices, production areas, and warehouses.
Actively participate in all phases of field operations so as to ensure completion of projects in a timely manner with large stakeholders.

Dec 2013 - Mar 2014
 

Center for Sustainable Building Research, Minneapolis, MN, US, Graduate Research Assistant

Work in partnership with “Enterprise Portal Project” on a multi-million dollar redesign of UMN portal
Research, Prepare, conduct, and synthesize information gathered at the various workshops
Present information to partners and publish it on the web

Feb 2013 - Jul 2013
 

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, US, Teaching Assistant

Assist in the teaching + research of Baroque Architecture, and Minnesota Architecture and Landscapes
Responsible of the grading and inquiries of the students
Serve as a student/college liaison

Aug 2012 - May 2013
 

Habitat for Humanity, Minneapolis, MN, US, AmeriCorps Summer VISTA

Worked in North Minneapolis repairing the tornado damage of several homes
Surveyed the neighborhood for future work that habitat could provide
Played a part in different phases of the rebuilding process

Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
 

Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis, MN, US, Architecture Mentor

Participated in a week long internship mentoring three to four high school students in Architecture. During the week students learned about design and how design thinking methodologies can be learned and applied. The experience could be said to re-enact a studio semester at a university in a very succinct way.

Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
 

Education 

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, US, MArch, Architecture

Focused my studies in Sustainable Design and Theory, affordable housing, and healthcare.

Jun 2010 - May 2013
 

Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, MN, US, Bachelors, Art History / Fine Arts

Focused my studies in Renaissance and Barque art, while also painting, drawing and creating bronze sculptures.

Aug 2006 - Jun 2010
 

Awards 

Environmental Initiative Award, 1st Place

The Environmental Initiative Awards annually honor innovative projects that have achieved extraordinary environmental results by harnessing the power of partnership. From large statewide efforts to small-scale locally based projects, many of Minnesota’s most innovative environmental efforts have succeeded as a result of collaboration.

2014
 

Presidents Volunteer Service Award, Award

Helped with disaster relief with AmeriCorps during the summer of 2012

2012
 

Diversity Center's Deans List Award, Award

3 Consecutive years

2011
 
2006
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills