Interior Designer / Architect

G E R A L D M. C A J I N D O S

****-*** ****** • Edmonton, AB • T5B 8Z6 • T: 587-***-**** • E: ********@*******.*** QUALIFICATIONS

● Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, ArchDesktop, ADOBE, Micro-Station & Sketch-Up;

● Well-versed & experienced in 2D & 3D modeling & Design Renderings;

● Extensive experience in Design Presentation & Drawing packages;

● Excelled in Design Development, Finishes Schedules & Coordination;

● Experienced in Project Managerial and Project Director roles;

● Motivated by mentors and mentoring others within the industry;

● Team-player with ability to either work individually & effectively as part of a group. EDUCATION

● International Academy of Design & Technology [ Interior Design ] April 2002 to October 2003 • Toronto, Ontario

● Grant MacEwan Community College [ Fine Arts ]

1998 to 2001 Evening Classes • Edmonton, Alberta

● Northern Alberta Institute of Technology [ Architecture Technology ] 1996 to 1998 • Edmonton, Alberta

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KANVI HOMES / KV CAPITAL [Lead Design Manager]

January 2019- June 2020 / Edmonton, Alberta

www.kanvihomes.com www.kvcapital.ca/

● Working with clients through the design / build process in providing our clients fully custom built homes in the Edmonton area, from design details, layouts, to finishes and fixtures;

● Developing systems and standards within the firm itself to provide clients with the best possible options, smooth transitions through the entire process, to marketing development;

● Compiling a very detailed line by line budgetary breakdown of all the items and elements within our homes, based on establishing trade and vendor relationships;

● Fine tuning of the design process in a series of stages & checks and balances to limit change orders, mistakes, and delays in construction;

● Being an advocate and ambassador for the company as a whole, representing the firm at trade and award shows. .

HABITAT STUDIOS [Lead Designer]

February 2017- September 2018 / Edmonton, Alberta

www.habitat-studio.com

● Closely working with clients through the design / build process in providing our clients eco-friendly, sustainable, net-zero custom built homes in the Edmonton area;

● Educating clients with the individual options available to them to create a truly unique home for each and every client that is looking for that individual touch;

● Compiling a very detailed line by line budgetary breakdown of all the items and elements within their home, based on the initial overall allowance outlined by the client;

● Then working within that budget, developing the design in a series of stages & checks and balances providing our clients with their dream home, with an price tag they can afford;

● Walking and aiding the client through the construction phases, through to furniture and decor. KENNEDY Architecture [Senior Designer]

April 2014 - December 2017 / Edmonton, Alberta

www.kenedycreate.com

● Ensuring the understanding of clients through the design process from conceptual presentations, to working drawings, through to construction administration;

● Responsible for sourcing and scheduling of furniture, finishes, and equipment;

● Assumed the role of Project Leader and Project Manager, responsible for the coordination and scheduling of any project in conjunction with all parties involved;

● Attention to the quality, development and delivery of design proposal packages, detailed working drawings, to committee presentations, to site supervision and inspections;

● Completion and organization of project documentation, city building permits and schedules, to negotiating client contracts and contractor bidding & tender agreements. COZ Design [Senior Designer]

February 2013-April 2014 / Toronto, Ontario

www.cozdesign.com

● The design, development, and implantation of high end residential & commercial design;

● Work closely with clients, suppliers, and contractors to ensure the fundamentals of the design plan is executed through to development and construction stages;

● Involved in the construction process and strongly participates in the project management phase of a project to insure proper installation of various building phases (from demolition, structural, to rough-ins, to millwork, finishes work ect…)

● Coordination & organization of supplier, schedules, trades, materials, fixtures, ect;

● Constructed detailed designs, working drawings, trade tenders, and budget packages;

● Able to work diligently and efficiently as a design lead on several projects at one time. ALX RAW Interiors [Project Design Director-Contractual] March 2012-July 2012 / Toronto, Ontario

www.alxraw.com

● Creating new project leads through developing and maintaining new client relationships in the development and delivery of custom millwork pieces;

● Responsible for the development of conceptual presentations, through to production drawings, project management, and installation satisfaction;

● Handled everything from client and site meetings, design development and implementation, coordinating supply orders, scheduling, to production and installation. EventScape inc. [Project Director]

Sept. 2011-March 2012 / Toronto, Ontario

www.eventscape.net

● Responsible for researching and identifying new leads and business opportunities. developing & executing sales strategies in presentations to specific market sectors;

● Worked as part of an internal sales team to respond to and manage the needs of incoming sales inquiries, correspond with potential clients to determine their needs, and provide realistic solutions based on the individual project requirements;

● Educating and guaranteeing the understanding of client's expectations through the design and construction process (from conceptual development, to working shop drawings, through to construction, delivery and installation of finish product);

● Bestowed the role of Project Manager on specific projects (supervision, coordination and scheduling of trades throughout construction phases of projects);

● Ensured the quality and reputation of the company through development & delivery of estimates, conscience proposals, and detailed design packages Forrec LTD. [Intermediate Conceptual Designer]

Mar. 2007 – Feb. 2009 / Toronto, Ontario

www.forrec.com

● Involved and intensely participated in the development of high profiled, large scaled international theme based design projects in the entertainment sector;

● Specialized in Commercial, Hospitality, Architectural Design, Urban Planning & Matrix Programming by providing clients conceptual design proposal packages;

● Contributed in the development and education of Junior Designers and/or Interns by participating as Project Lead on particular projects. (Role responsibilities: scrutinizing project quality, coached and mentored with encouraged input);

● Developed Proposal Packages, capitalized in professional client presentations for approval to implement concept with local design firms to oversee finish project;

● Highly experienced in the utilization of the following Programs and Resources: AutoCAD 2008, Sketch Up PRO, 3D studio MAX, and ADOBE CS3

Parchoma Jones Design Inc. [Interior Designer]

Feb. 2006-Mar. 2007 / Calgary, Alberta

www.pj-design.ca

● Specialized in Hospitality Design & Retail Design (Restaurant, Entertainment facilities, Food Courts, Retail Establishments, and Retail Merchandising);

● Ensured the completion of projects from start to finish (included space planning, conceptual design, design development, finishes selections & coordination, working drawings and project administration & management duties);

● Worked effectively as lead a design team role and on an individual design basis Specialized in the utilization of: Photoshop, AutoCAD 2004 and Corel Draw to produce proposed design packages and complete sets of work drawing packages for client review and approval ADDITION WORK EXPERIENCE

ForPark Recreation [Landscape/Design Consultant]

2009 –2011 / Tasmania, Australia

● Responsible for the coordination of the concept, drawings, construction, and insurance of safety behind the designs of parks and playgrounds;

● Providing comprehensive design service ranging from park & playground layouts to material & finishes selections in order to better understand a clients full design requirements;

● Courteously acknowledging every potential clients needs & fulfilling each through logical design solutions corresponding to the inventory, finishes, and services available to them. REFERENCES & PORTFOLIO UPON REQUEST

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