JORGE IGNACIO URREA
Smyrna, Ga. 30080
abifi9@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
To obtain a permanent position with an architectural firm that allows
me to fully utilize my talents and experiences.
Education:
. Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Urbanism.
Bolivariana University (UPB) School of Architecture
Medell n, Colombia 1990-1995
. Eligible for NCARB Registration (currently in progress).
Professional Experience:
PHILLIPS PARTNERSHIP-Project Coordinator, Atlanta, Georgia
(November 2009-October 2010)
. Responsible for developing and producing Store design, and Planning
construction documents, Concept Planning, details, exterior and
interior planning documents and programming for Old Navy Stores.
. Managed architectural pre-construction municipal approvals,
coordinated with external consultants to ensure a cost effective and
coordinated design.
. Coordinated with Old Navy store designers, Land Lord and CPM.
. Managed project documentation, communication, creation of
Architectural Due Diligence reports.
WAKEFIELD BEASLEY & ASSOCIATES. -Project Coordinator, Norcross, Georgia.
(October 2005- November 2008).
. Development of projects from schematic design thru construction
administration. Reviewing submittals, shop drawings and RFI's.
. Responsible for the coordination of architectural drawing with all
engineers and consultants on retail spaces and large scale mixed-use
projects.
. Creation of schematic design and client marketing material for clients
with use of varied photo illustration software. Coordination of
building and site designs with the design studio to ensure design
intent is maintained thru to construction.
. Responsible for creating complete sets of construction documents for a
variety of retail and mixed use projects.
o Prospect Park 1.5 million square feet mixed used
development .
o Ashley Park 450,000 square foot lifestyle
development.
o The Rim 1.5 million square foot mixed-use
development.
o Avalon Square Planned community.
o Laredo Town Center 40,170 square foot Movie Theater.
o Dubai Festival City 2.5 million square foot three-level
mall.
KB HOME - Designer, Atlanta, Georgia. U.S.
(October. 2003 - October.2005).
. Responsible for creating schematic residential elevations and floor
plans (free hand) for various single family home developments thought
out the Southeast and Texas. .
. Produced and coordinated complete sets of construction documents from
design schematics.
B.A.S.E. - Project Manager Architect, Atlanta, Georgia
(March. 2002 - October 2003)
. Managed multiple use developments and tenant improvements.
. Coordinated subcontractors and suppliers.
. Consulted with Client to determine objective and resources of project.
. Managed, designed development and construction documents for various
building types.
o Asis - Medical offices. Designer 5,500 Sq Ft.
o Fire House Fitness. Gymnasium, Basketball fields, Pool 47,000
Sq Ft.
o Sacred Journey Hospice 5,000 Sq Ft.
o Tyrone Park - City of Tyrone Park 70,000
Sq Ft.
CORPORATION MEDELLIN SIN BARRERAS - Director, Medell n, Colombia
(Jan. 1998 - May 2001)
. Established and managed a corporation responsible for the elimination
of architectonic barriers for people with disabilities in the city of
Medell n. The corporation specialized in the design of accessible
spaces for people with disabilities in accordance with national and
international regulations.
. Created and leaded a program to retrofit and build a new bus system
enabling people with disabilities to be mobile throughout the city of
Medellin, eliminating mass transit limitations for all.
. Consultant to the City of Medellin government in all topics related to
architectonic barriers in city owned facilities and how they could be
retrofitted to make all the facilities accessible for the disabled
people of the city.
. Served as consultant to government organizations.
BOLIVARIANA UNIVERSITY (UPB) -Architect, Medell n, Colombia
(Jan. 1997 - Jan. 1998)
. Delivered lectures and seminar on the American with Disabilities Act
codes and regulations to various Universities and Government agencies
throughout Colombia.
. Served as a consultant to government organizations, private companies,
architects, and construction firms on accessibility related design
problems.
. In charge of design and coordination of ADA related architectural work
on all university projects.
SHEPHERD CENTER - Volunteer, Atlanta, Georgia
(March. 2002 - Present)
. Involved in training and rehabilitation of individual with spinal
chord injuries.
ABLE FLIGHT.ORG - Pilot Certified, Atlanta, Georgia
(Sept. 2007 - Present)
. Involved in this nonprofit organization dedicated to offer people with
disabilities a unique way to challenge them selves through flight
training.
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Skills/Activities:
. AutoCAD
. Revit Architecture
. Architectural Desktop
. 3D Studio Viz / 3D Studio Max.
. SketchUp.
. Photoshop.
. Expert knowledge on the Americans with Disabilities Act and its
Accessibility Guidelines.
. Microsoft Office.
. Windows platforms.
. Fluent in Spanish.
. Sport Pilot Certified.
. Legal US Resident.
References:
Available upon Request