Architect

LINDA F. CHÁVEZ

*** * **** ** *** ***  CHICAGO, IL 60616  773-***-****  *****.*.******@*****.*** .

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Passionate for architecture and its detail, strongly committed to the city and the environment. Adapted to diverse situations and projects, providing a different point of view, creating and improving processes. A proactive, innovative, multitasking leader with good organizational skills and the ability to develop a project throughout its phases. Background includes 5 years of experience in design, construction documents and construction administration, strategic planning and scheduling. Well-traveled and knowledgeable of different cultures.

EXPERIENCE

05/2008 – PRESENT - ARCHITECT  ANTUNOVICH ASSOCIATES.  CHICAGO, IL.  WWW.ANTUNOVICH.COM

Assisted the principal designers in the development of the design concepts. Made the presentations and the proposal for the client. Investigated and proposed the building systems. Performed code and building systems research and design. Prepared and organized project documentation and files. Coordinate structural, mechanical and electrical plans. Prepared and generate construction documents.

02/2006 – 04/2008  CHIEF OF DRAFTING DEPARTMENT  ESTRUCTURAS INC ARCHITECTURAL METALS.  CHICAGO, IL.

Defined the tasks and the time lines for the projects. Developed the project: took measurements on site, designed, drew and prepared details. Secured approval of shop drawings and details with the contractor and the client. Coordinated with production all the technical difficulties and finish detailing. Delivered finished product to erect teams. Confirmed that the project fulfilled the standard quality.

 Developed new systems and processes in order to achieve less costs, higher quality and well carry schedules.

 Improved final product through a better design and more specific details, worked conscientiously with the contractor and the architect.

 Achieved sustainable growth in all areas of the company, that increase product sales by 200%, and expanding the range of projects.

01/2005 - 11/2005  PROJECT ARCHITECT  RAMOS ARCHITECTS / CINCO CONSTRUCTION  GUADALAJARA, MEXICO.

Led the project for a tequila manufacturer, developing the master and production plan and the corporate offices. Constituted a team of specialists including structural, and mechanical engineers. Developed and followed the project through the entire process. Performed code and building systems research and design. Prepared and organized project documentation and files. Coordinated and elaborated presentations for clients and developers.

 Developed the design concepts according to the engineer and client special needs.

 Incorporated new technologies in traditional process looking to improve final product.

 Created a master plan making use of the existing natural resources in the site, in order to build a responsible and sustainable complex.

10/2001 - 01/2005  JUNIOR ARCHITECT  HIPOGEO ARCHITECTS  GUADALAJARA, MEXICO  WWW.HIPOGEO.COM

Analyzed the project needs, the goals of the client, the site specifics and the city codes to develop a program that includes the functional requirements and the spatial relationships. Assisted the principal designers in the development of the design concepts. Researched products and materials to meet the project design requirements. Made the presentations and the proposal for the client. Investigated and proposed the building systems. Prepared and drew the construction documents. Manufactured models. Aided the project architect in the construction inspection.

 Developed projects through the entire process, with the certainty that the clients dwell and live happily and comfortably in their spaces/places.

 Succeed as an important link in a firm that fulfilled my expectations about architecture and its multiple relations.

11/2002 - 09/2005  PRINTER  LA TORRE DE LOS GRILLOS ART PRINTMAKING STUDIO  GUADALAJARA, MEXICO  WWW.LATORREDELOSGRILLOS.COM

Organized and prepared the required material for the artist. Assisted the artist through the process of elaborate the plate. Made all the needed prints to attain the best one, as a result of different inks and papers. Made the complete edition. Elaborated and designed catalogs and lists. Coordinate with galleries and curators openings and exhibitions.

 Participated in the publication of two catalogs and one artist book.

 Coordinated three major exhibitions.

 Completed up to 15 editions by different artist.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

08/2002 - 05/2003  ART HISTORY TEACHER  TEC DE MONTERREY AT GUADALAJARA  GUADALAJARA, MEXICO

EDUCATION

08/1996 - 06/2001  BACHELOR IN ARCHITECTURE GPA 3.6 / 4  TEC DE MONTERREY AT GUADALAJARA  GUADALAJARA, MEXICO

05/2000 – 08/2000  SPECIAL PROGRAM: LA/LA LATIN AMERICA / LOS ANGELES STUDIO  SCI-ARC  LOS ANGELES, CA.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Platform PC/MAC, AutoCAD 2008, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, MS Office.

Native Spanish, fluent English.

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