Architect -Design Management - 2D 3D CGC

Resume: Maria Soledad Dorr - Architect - 786-***-****

I am an architect  with commercial background and until December 2008,  I was working as Store Design and Project Coordination  -International Projects all Americas Canada, North/Central/South America, Mexico and Caribbean -Estee Lauder co TR for some Luxury brands [Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Bobbi Brown, Origins, MAC, etc].

Experienced in different types and projects sizes the design management work involves from start to completion: space planning, all the design development processes and plan construction stores [Branding], Interiors and fixtures, visual merchandising, signages, pelmets, etc, project coordination in/out of the country, Capital Projects budgets, bids, Awards, manages  vendors and contractors, construction processes, scheduling  planning (Microsoft Project Mngt) Capital Project-finance control and expenses, leading cross-functional teams on key projects, until the project is finished.

The project process task also includes, store fixtures and visual merchandising elements condition reports and maintenance targeting brand's and customers goals in the point of sales.. 

All the work development starts schematic layouts concepts and design for Stores/ Building/ Facilities construction maintenance.

The work is documented in  Autocad 2D Construction plans packages for Bids, documents, shop drawing approvals  for Buildings/Facilities projects and Autocad 3D modeling rendering for presentations. Samples I            Samples II             Videos.

Listing the following tasks that support the design, construction control and supervision, execution and maintenance:

1. INITIATION -Traveling to check Field Surveys/Supervises building/sites/spaces assigned. Review and inspect all building and field conditions. Planning, organization and creates survey-measures detailed plans. It creates reports of a field/construction condition. It evaluates estimates, costs, time lines and Capital Project. Works close with Finance. It develops predesign and space planning packages. It creates a Master Schedule with date's phases assuring project delivery on time. It selects qualified General Contractors for bid offering. It prepares qualified bid offering, budgets and variety. It negotiates beneficial terms and prices with contractors.

2. PLANNING Design projects. It provides preliminary concepts and finals Store Design Package (store and fixtures architectural plans in Autocad 2D and 3D renderings). It manages space planning drawings. It sends final packages for approvals. It prepares corporate layouts for client's negotiation. Runs design agreement and approvals for project execution. Checks “Building Code” / provides electrical/ MEP /Air conditioner plans for contractors/bids. Updates meetings with teams and contractors. Following standards and specifications for installation. Frequently, reports have to be sent to teams, contractors and client -locally, Nationally and Internationally. Checks outgoing bids. It resolves hands on every conflict or issue related to the process. Review contract store documents, budgets, construction agreements and local building codes approvals.

3. EXECUTION -Project's Execution and Supervision. Planning and Scheduling projects, Integration, Scope, Time and Execution, Costs, Quality., Resources, Communication, Project Risks and Procurement. Expediting processes on a site between professionals involved, contractors and client. It provides to continue support, reviewing and approving Autocad shop drawings for contractor work and production.·Controls contractors work ensuring work and fabrication follows shop drawings, guidelines and standards. Interchange material samples to the contractor/shop fitter to control quality and specifications. Following up contractor construction trough the different stages of production until is finished (visits, pictures and evaluation). Field staff as partnership collaboration to optimize team's work. Build  a close relationship with teams, clients, contractors, management line -strong commitment in shared goals/ in company's benefits. Works in stakeholders, customer satisfaction and company's goals.

4. CONTROL -Construction Coordination and Work process. Checks the contractor followed the complete design and detailed packages. It coordinates and checks contractor execution dates, teams arrival dates and everything is matching for projects finishing purposes. Finance objectives, Budgets and Capital Project control: Review of Capital Project and budget allocated during the process, by project and by client. It meets estimated budget. Check Bid and Award Packages, Requests and Tracking control. Assure a Capital project is closed ready to bill the % partnership to the retailer/clients. It maintains continuous reports, improvements and project ownership.Works in stakeholders, customer satisfaction and company's goals.

5. CLOSING -Project and Installation completed - Project finished. Work supervision for approvals -or not for 10% retained. A punch list for replacements or repairs if it is necessary. Complete Maintenance report and execution for building construction, interiors, fixtures, signs, shelf talkers, communication bands, etc. Closing the work/project and work with finance to collect everything is needed to close the project contracts.

EXPERIENCE

2009 Actually, Project Development and Coordination (short contract): Restaurant-Florida (Intl' Retailer).

5-2007- 11-2008 Architect Design and Project Coordination all Americas (Traveling Retailing International Projects -Americas and Distributor's Local Market Central & Latin America. Project Design Nam/ Central America/ South America/ Mexico & Caribbean/etc. Designer Fragrances and luxury goods brands).

2005-2007 Architect Design Manager, GC D'Catasus co, “Kathie” Stores, Aventura Mall, Gallerias Mall and University Dr. Mall.

05-15-2005 Architect Store/Retail Remodelation, 425 Lenox Ave-M Beach, Tom Valenti G Contractor (retired) Julian Riavec 305-***-****/ Maclee. (Retail and commercial) - Architect, CAD Building Plans, 429 Lenox Ave-M Beach, Tom Valenti GC - J. Riavec 305-***-****/ (Retail, commercial spaces and a Kosher restaurant)

2001 -2004 -Hotel Spa Mall Punta del Este, Arch. R. Berardi (Retail and commercial). --Hotel & Stores Project, Arch. R. Berardi / J Alvarez, Bs As (Retail and commercial) -Restaurant, Bars, Stores Retails Projects “Ribera Este Entertainments”, Bs.As. A Pereyra. (Retail and commercial) http://www.southerndesign.ca/desenchufate/riveraeste/rivera.htm

1997-2001 -Business Architect Project Developer Arthur Andersen BCAA Latin American, Int'l Partner L. Tredicce.

1995-1997 -50 Gasoline Station and Fast food and Stores, International Project “Nueva Imagen de YPF” , Arg, Chile y Peru. A&L GREEN, USA. -Re engineering Project Designer, Control Management, Bid contracts, Bs As.

http://www.geocities.com/hotel4design/riberaeste4.html

http://www.ypf.com/ar_es/productos_y_servicios/default.aspx

http://www.ypf.com/ar_es/productos_y_servicios/servicios/tiendas_full_ypf/ http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1995_Dec_15/ai_17867028

1993-1996 -Bank Rio, 23 Stores -Bank Roberts 30 Stores -Maxima FJP Bank Roberts 20 Stores Arch. G Luengo, Bs.As. (Commercial) http://www.arqegl.com.ar/

EDUCATION

-Bachelor Degree National University LP Buenos Aires Argentina

-Postgraduate in Design (EESAE Business & Adm School Madrid)

-State of Florida General Contractor License CGC 1517061 (Project Management-Planning-Scheduling-Contracts-Building Code-Finance-Bids-Awards)

-Accounting I and II MDC for construction

-Actually Applying for PMP certificated -exam (Certified Project Management Professional exam)

-Actually Applying NCARB NCARB #132082

Skills: AUTOCAD 2D architectural/construction plans plus 3D rendering-modeling / Power Point / Word/ Excel/ Accounting I and II MDC for construction, Microsoft Project/ Photoshop/ Safety Site Work/.

*I Negotiated price reductions in the Projects Bids offering out of country contractors reducing up to 35% costs/ Interpreted and corrected finance outstanding billing to the client in $1,500,000 up/ Reorganized all the Design, Bids and Award processes/ Developed and understanding the Local Market and South America operation projects/ Advocated commitment to the brands and their target expansion/ Created constructive procedures to improve the construction plans and presentations/Presented Store Design in 3D for all the store brands and clients' negotiation-presentations.

REFERENCES:

Cindy Mosca Business Manager Estee Lauder co. 954-***-****/ Julian Riavec Maclee 305-***-**** 305. 338.2574/ Carmen Holmes, GC Holmes Builders 305-***-****/ Dwayne Powell, GC DP Construction 786-***-**** / Denis Catasus D'Catasus Construction 305-***-**** Luis A. Tredicce, BearingPoint Inc. Executive vice president, (EMEA) 003********** Madrid

LINKS: Digital Portfolio/ Presentation: video work samples

1- PROJECT EXECUTION

2- INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

3- PICTURES GALLERY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

4- STORE DESIGN AND PROJECT COORDINATION VIDEO

5- STORE DESIGN VIDEO PRESENTATION

6- RESTAURANTS

6.1 STORE DESIGN RESTAURANT CHAIN -VIDEO PRESENTATION 1

6.2 STORE DESIGN RESTAURANT MED -VIDEO PRESENTATION

6.3 STORE DESIGN-TASCA WINERY RESTAURANT VIDEO PRESENTATION

7- HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS

SEMINARS AND COURSES

-Actually taking PMP certificated exam

-Making job site safety profitable 2009

-Postgraduate Design 2008

-Accounting I MDC - Accounting II for construction MDC 2007

-2007 General Contractor License (Building Code, AIA Contract Documents, Financial Management / Project Management, Labor and Employment, Planning and Organization, OSHA, Construction Accounting, etc) 2007

-Quality, Work Prevention & Environment, Arg. 2005

-Planning efficiency spaces, Arg. 2005

-Accessibility Design For Everybody, (Design/Law ) Arg. 2004

-Marketing for Professionals in Construction Arg. 2004

-Projects Justifications Cost, USA. 1999

Arthur Andersen Management Courses

-Development Management Program -Value Adding Selling- -Integrated Sales - Program Marketing, -Business Writer -Customer Satisfaction -Marketing Products

International Project Coordination

International Projects: http://www.geocities.com/hotel4design/riberaeste2.html

DORIANS RIO ORIGINS & ARAMIS SEPTEMBER 2007

ALDEASA VANCOUVER SHOP 4 EL CL ADF CANADA

HOST MINNEAPOLIS WORLD PASSAGE ESTEE LAUDER G

ALDEASA VANCOUVER DOWNTOWN EL CL ADF

HOST CHARLOTTE ESTEE LAUDER

ALDEASA VANCOUVER SHOP1 LAB SERIES ARAMIS

INTL SHOPS JFK T9 C9 EL & ADF  NOVEMBER 2008

ALDEASA VANCOUVER TOM FORD 

IOSC INTERBAIRES ARGENTINA MAC STORE APRIL 2008

ALDESASA ATLANTA CORPORATE STORE

BERNABEL  URUGUAY ESTEE LAUDER 2008UDE

COLLINS ESPANA PANAMA CITY EL CL ADF

DUFRY RIO BRAZIL MAC 

DFA - AMERICAS DUTY FREE DULLES-C&D

INTL SHOPS JKF T1 CORP 12-12-2007

DFS JFK #1230 T4  11-26 2007

JOHN BULL BAHAMAS CORPORATE STORE ALL BRANDS

DFS LAX TIB MAC  LOS ANGELES

KIRK FREEPORT GRAND 10TH FEB 2008

DFS TBIT - Los Angeles Airport

FALABELLA MEDELLIN MAC 2008L

DFS HONOLULU GALLERIAS ORIGINS

A RIVIERA "EL TESORO" MEDELLIN COLOMBIA, Brand MAC LA RIVIERA PANAMA

DORIANS RIO TIJUANA MEXICO ORIGINS

La Riviera El Tesoro Medellin COLOMBIA

DUFRY NEWARK MAIN STORE EL CL ADF DEC 15th 2007

LIVERPOOL TIJUANA MEXICO CLINIQUE

DUFRY HOUSTON ESTEE LAUDER

LIVERPOOL LA ISLA MEXICO ALL BRANDS

DUFRY MEXICO #23 EL CL

LIVERPOOL LOS CABOS NEXICO ALL BRANDS

DUFRY HOUSTON AIRPORT EL

LIVERPOOL PLAYA DEL CARMEN ESTEE LAUDER & CLINIQUE

DFS SAN FRANCISCO ALL BRANDS

NUANCE DENVER ESTEE LAUDER CLINIQUE

DUFRY MEXICO #23 MAC OCT 31 2008

NUANCE TORONTO Pier F

DFS HONOLULU ORIGINS NOVEMBER 2007

PENHA CURACAO ESTEE LAUDER & CLINIQUE

FALABELLA SAN DIEGO EL CL  COLOMBIA APRIL 2008

PENHA CURACAO CORPORATE STORE ALL BRANDS

SIMAN MIRAFLORES ADF GUATEMALA  (MALL)

SIMANS LA GRAN VIA  ADF (MALL)

ULTRAFEMME CANCUN PLAZA CARACOL ARAMIS-ESTEE LAUDER

SIMAN GALLERIAS ADF (MALL) SAN SALVADOR

WAKED BOMBIN COPORATE STORE PANAMA

SIMAN METROCENTRO ADF (MALL)

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