Jimena Baquero-Alfaro
***********@*****.**
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimena-baquero-alfaro-a93817a
Houston, 77057 TX
Profile
Excellent technical, design and CAD skills.
An experienced and a very hands-on architect with a creative and imaginative approach to work.
Experience in different architecture fields such as Planning, Building Construction, Interior Design and Project Management.
Very dedicated, versatile and self-motivated individual who thrives under adversity, respected team player, driven by both quality and efficiency in order to produce outstanding results.
Relevant Work Experience
Architectural Assistant
Llewelyn Davies Yeang
London, UK
Oct 2007 – Jul 2008
Development and design in Hospitals projects
Designed of sketches for clinical, Spatial Planning control, Scheduling and elevation design of 50.000 sqm new build Private hospital and participated in design coordination and reviews.
Production for working drawing and involvement in detail design of facades and interior design for the Stage E- Phase 2A new clinical building
All detailed drawings and production information for Specialist Trade Packages
Computer Tools: Microstation, MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook
Architectural Designer
London, UK
Jul 2007 – Sep 2007
Residential extension in a property located in Wandsworth, London
Survey of existing installation (drainage, central heating, water, electrical)
Development of architectural design, architectural details, preparation of documentation and cost planning
Computer Tools: AutoCAD, MS Word, MS Excel
Project Manager Assistant
Bovis Lend Lease
Madrid, Spain
Aug 2005 – Aug 2006
Luxury Housing project at Torre Panorama (Chamartin)
Coordinating the development design with time management and budget requirements
Document management
Cost control and delegation of subcontracts
Quality management and enforcement of the regulations
Supervision of health and safety aspects of projects
Quality assurance of delivered constructions
Computer Tools: AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook
Architectural Assistant
Daugson Hispania
Madrid, Spain
Mar 2004 - Aug 2005
Development and design of urban planning projects
Structural plans
Housing estate projects
Infrastructure plans
Document compilation and project budgeting
Computer Tools: AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, CYPE (Civil engineering and budgets), Clip (Outlining linear work), Presto (Measurements and budgets), MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Outlook
Interior Designer
Blanco, Diagomoda Group
Madrid, Spain
Oct 2002 - Mar 2004
Establishment of the fashion shop’s image
Development and design of new shops, drawing up architectural plan for shop (facades, sections, details, lighting, etc)
Material selection and specifications (research of product information in line with the contractors proposals)
Budget control and time management of project
Overseeing the building of shops all over Spain and Portugal
Managing a team of professionals involved in the different projects: providers, contractors, etc.
Refurbishment, maintenance, carrying out detailed design coordination to ensure the necessary quality level was maintained
Computer Tools: AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook
Other Experience (Volunteer)
Houston SPCA
Shelter’s operations
Apr 2014 – 2015
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
Committee Assembly and Mailing
Mar 2105- Present
Casa de España en Houston
Directive Board Member
Oct 2105- Dec 2016
International Connection Houston
Planning and Organization of Explore Houston tour
Feb 2106- Present
Education
Master Degree in Project Management
Centro Superior de Arquitectura
Madrid, Spain
2004-2005
Bachelor of Architecture
Universidad Piloto de Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
1993-1999
Certificate of Achievement of AutoCAD Operator
HORN Drafting and CAD Center
Houston, USA
Jan 2015
Languages
English
Spanish
Visa Status
L2 Visa
Employment Authorization Document