Junior Architect

JUNIOR ARCHITECT

Dedicated professional with comprehensive experience in fast-paced, growth-driven environments and demonstrated experience spanning residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use development projects. Detailed-focused designer well versed in all design project phases, conceptual design through final construction. Thorough in following through with projects. Strong communications and interpersonal skills; Creative and enthusiastic with proven success in building and managing relationships with peers and the general public; Committed to personal and professional growth and opportunity. Fluency in Spanish; written and spoken. Additional areas of expertise include:

Conceptual Design / Documentation / Team Building & Leadership / Oral & Written Communications

Digital and Physical Modeling / Materials and Spec Research / Freehand Sketching

Office Administration & Reporting / Program Planning & Development

Skills: MS Office- Expertise with MS Word, Excel spreadsheets functions and formulas, PowerPoint.

Adobe Creative Suite- Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

3D Software- Experience with Rhino 3D, Maya, Revit, and Google SketchUp

AutoCAD- 2D & 3D Formats

Resourceful / Competitive / Innovative / Detail Oriented / Pioneering / Team Builder / Positive

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Luminaire Design Showroom, Coral Gables, FL 2009-2011

Showroom Assistant/ Sales Assistant

While a Florida International University student, hired as an intern but was quickly promoted to a permanent position in the showroom to address special projects; customer assistance, showroom maintenance, archiving and assistance with layout designs to Interior Architects, and assistance with new openings and exhibitions.

Results: Developed a keen eye for layout design and judgment/ decision-making. Recognized for outstanding contributions to several exhibitions providing set-up solutions, and careful, reverent handling of furniture and accessories.

Target, Miami, FL 2005-2009

Sales Floor Team Member/ Electronics Department Specialist

Assist guests/ clients with any assistance that might be needed. Helped maintain sales floor neat and organized while at the same time restocking any necessary items. Manage multiple tasks at once and prioritize workload.

Results: Developed great interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask. Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

EDUCATION

Florida International University – Miami, FL

Bachelor of Arts, Architecture – GPA: 3.0

Degree Awarded May 2011

Felix Varela High School – Miami, FL

High School Diploma – GPA: 3.4

Graduated May 2006

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