Lupe S. Gonzales
Costa Mesa, CA
Summary
Over fifteen years of combined architectural, civil engineering, and city planning experience. Diverse background including carpentry, rendering and architectural production. Proven knowledge of construction systems, methods, and approach. Well versed in Autocad and Revit software applications. Strong analytical, problem solving and communication abilities. Forward thinker and team leader in the workplace. Commitment to education and personal excellence.
1988 to Present
Professional Architectural and Engineering Experience
Commercial / Retail / Mixed Use
Bella Terra/Mixed Use Project (Huntington Beach, CA)
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Store (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
Buena Park Mall/Mixed Use Project. (Buena Park, CA)
Bristol & Sunflower Shops (Santa Ana, CA)
The District at Tustin Legacy/Mixed Use Project/Mixed Use Project (Tustin, CA)
South Bay Pavilion/Mixed Use Project (Carson, CA) to include develop prototype plans for AMC Theaters, California Pizza Kitchen, El Torito Restaurant, Mimi’s Café Restaurant, Cheesecake Factory/ Restaurants
24 Hour Fitness South Coast Metro (Costa Mesa, CA)
Themed / Casino Development
Disneyland Resort/Big Thunder Ranch (Anaheim, CA)
Caesars Palace Spa Tower/Exterior Building and Caesars Palace Forum Shops/ Retail (Las Vegas, NV)
Harrah’s Casino/Mixed Use (Las Vegas, NV)
Single Family Residential Experience
Monserat (Newport Ridge, CA)
Positano (Irvine, CA)
Ocean Point (Huntington Beach, CA)
Avila (Pleasanton, CA)
Water Quality Management Experience
Upper Newport Bay (Newport , CA)
Big Bear Lake (Big Bear, CA)
Lake Matthews Watershed/Cajalco Creek Wetlands (Riverside County, CA)
Santa Ana River (Orange County, CA)
Santa Clara River (Santa Clara, CA)
Work History
2008 to 2009
McLarand Vasquez Emsiek & Partners, Inc. (MVE) Architects. Irvine, California
Project Architect and Project Manager. Developer of drawing set for themed project and oversight of additional detailing and finishing as required to meet Disney’s Cad standards and design requirements.
Verify project site-specific requirements and criteria, design intent, scope and expectations. Developer of drawing set for project and oversight of additional detailing and finishing as required. Responsible for monitoring the progress and quality of drawings, performing periodic reviews of team’s output, as well as monitoring the development and coordination of consultant drawings coordinating any changes or revisions as required. In charge of preparing and submitting drawings for plan check and bid.
Review and respond to Project Submittals and RFIs and issue revised drawings and construction change directives as needed.
2002 to 2007
Perkowitz + Ruth Architects. Costa Mesa, California
Job Captain. Team leader for firm’s Retail Studio. Budget planning and Staff scheduling.
1997 to 2002
STDR Architects. Irvine, California
Job Captain and Project Manager. Coordinate the development of construction document drafting and code analysis, specifications, permitting, site and building supervision for restaurants and health clubs.
1996 to 1997
George Raymond Group. Orange, California
Cad Draftsman. Create themed architectural construction documents for high profile resort casinos using Autocad V.12
1995 to 1996
Richardson Nagy Martin Architects. Newport Beach, California
Intermediate Draftsman. Assist in the creation and completion of single family residential construction documents using Autocad V12 and Arris for Windows
1991 to 1994
John M. Tettermer & Associates, Costa Mesa, CA
Civil Engineering Draftsman. Create a wide variety of civil engineering maps, plans, and profiles. Manual drafting and graphics with ink on mylar. Created engineering profiles with Autocad V.10
1990 to 1991
KHR Associates, Irvine, CA
Cad Designer. Create a wide variety of civil engineering maps and plans with Autocad. Coordinate with varies city agencies to create city tract and school district maps.
1988 to 1990
City of Garden Grove Community Development, Garden Grove, CA
Planning Intern/Graphic Artist. Create a wide variety graphics for the Advanced Planning and Redevelopment Departments. Create and prepare graphics for city council meetings. Compose vacant land survey. Create graphics for various brochures. Develop city design guidelines.
Education, Licenses and Certificates
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Fine Arts with emphasis in Environmental Design
Preparing to take exam for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification (LEED) for sustainable green building and development practices.
Currently enrolled in course to obtain Building Technology Certification.
Computer Software Skills
AutoCAD - Extensive use in construction document production
Revit
Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Photoshop
References Available on Request