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LUIS ALEJANDRO RICO CASTRO

Senior Architect Project Director Urban Design Strategist Senior Cad Drafter Cabinetry Design Tampa, FL +1-813-***-**** *******@*****.***

Portfolio: https://arico11.wixsite.com/visiongroup/en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-alejandro-rico-6517062b8 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Senior Architect and Project Director with 25+ years of international experience leading complex architectural, urban, and institutional developments across the U.S. and Latin America. Proven track record in project delivery, budget control, and stakeholder engagement., LEED, and sustainable design practices. Recognized for cross-functional leadership and driving innovation through technology and design efficiency.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

- Architectural Design, Urban Planning, Sustainable Design (LEED), BIM Integration

- Project Management, Strategic Planning, Agile Methodologies, Cost Optimization, Client Negotiation

- Software: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite

- Cabinetry Design and Installation, Construction Detailing, On-site Coordination

- Cross-functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Communication, Team Development PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Architect Designer

KIOS Group USA – Tampa, FL Jan 2024 – Present

• Develop custom design solutions for multi-family housing, including kitchen and bathroom cabinetry.

• Oversee coordination and on-site installation, ensuring code compliance and on-time delivery. CEO & Founder

VISIONGROUP – USA, Venezuela, Colombia, Aruba Mar 2013 – Present.

• New Emanuel Christian Church Headquarters

Led the design and ongoing construction of the New Emanuel Christian Church headquarters, a 5,850 m facility with a 2,300-seat auditorium. Successfully optimized space utilization, resulting in a 15% increase in seating capacity without compromising aesthetic integrity. Project is on track for completion within the set deadline of Q3 2023.

• Integrated AI-based analytics, improving operational efficiency by 35%.

• Directed $5M digital transformation project, completed 3 months early with 15% cost savings.

• Designed 5,850 m Christian Church HQ with a 2,300-seat auditorium, optimizing layout to increase seating by 15%. Director Architect

Andalucía Design & Construction – Bogotá, Colombia Aug 2019 – Nov 2021

• Delivered over 15 residential/commercial projects, completing 90% ahead of schedule and within 5% of budget.

• Reduced design errors by 25% via BIM and earned LEED certifications for 80% of developments.

• Notable Project: “Altos de Marbella” – 128 units with 20% energy savings via eco-design strategies. Inventory Supervisor

Consortium Classrooms – Bogotá, Colombia Mar 2017 – Aug 2019

• Streamlined resource tracking, reducing discrepancies by 25% and optimizing material flow for 17 schools. Urban Planning Supervisor

Arquingco / Social Prosperity Consortium – Bogotá, Colombia 2018

• Led planning of 187,000 m Colsubsidio Park, reducing construction time by 12%.

• Applied sustainable practices, decreasing water usage by 30% and enhancing community interaction. Director of Special Projects

Mayor’s Office of Cabimas – Venezuela 2010 – 2015

• Led revitalization of Plaza Bolívar and Municipal Theater, boosting civic engagement and tourism. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

- Master’s in Urban Design – Central University of Venezuela

- Bachelor’s in Architecture – National University of Colombia

- Diploma in Project Supervision – Polytechnic of South America

- Certified in AutoCAD & Construction Budgeting – SENA, Colombia

- Urban Design Workshop – Fenway CDF Boston, MA

- Guest Lecturer: “Urban Management in Bogotá” – José María Vargas University, Caracas LANGUAGES

Spanish (Native) English (Upper-Intermediate – B2) PUBLICATIONS

- “Architecture of Early Modernity in Bogotá” – UNAL (1995)

- “The Power of Justice” – Bogotá (2020)

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