Mario Altamirano
*** ** **** ****** ***** Prairie, Texas 75050 214-***-**** *****.**********@*****.***
CONSTRUCTION & ARCHITECTURE
Objective
To obtain a position at a reputable firm that will help me grow by working under superior individuals that will allow me to expand my knowledge while allowing me to contribute my unique skills.
Key Skills
Revit
Sketch Up Pro
Fluent in English and Spanish
Autodesk Architecture/AutoCAD Heavy Machinery Operator
Material control/Distributor
Bidding/Estimating/Proposals
Site Safety/OSHA Compliance Crew Supervision
Environmental Remediation
Infrastructure Improvement
Construction/Demolition Projects
Education & Certifications
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY (Prairie View, TX) BS Architecture
BS Construction Science
MS Architecture
-OSHA Certification
-Also Certified in Construction Safety, First Aid/CPR, Confined Space, Lock.out-Tag.out & Crane Signals
Professional Accomplishments
WARIO’S CONSTRUCTION, (Texas) Construction Manager, 2011-Current
Design-Build projects. Work closely with Sales, Field Marketing, and the executive team to set marketing priorities and lead implementation of those priorities. Complete projects from start to finish.
RE/MAX REALTY CENTER (Cypress, TX) Marketing Director, 2010 - 2011
Expanded clientele list by researching listings of investment opportunities as well as homes for sale by owner. Advertised listed property to potential buyers including other Realtors.
BLESSED WELDING (Waller, TX) Internship/Welding Shop Manager, 2009-2011
Composed bids, estimates and proposals for prospective clients. Managed shop employees, oversaw safety and code compliance. Acquired various new jobs and customers. Completed various welding projects including installing water return pipes, building gates, designing safety rails for factories and erecting structures.
PV A&M University Office of Multicultural Affairs (Prairie View, TX) Assistant Director, 2007-2009
Coordinated various campus educational cultural events. Presented university tours for prospective students as well as cultural presentations. Created all advertisement for office functions including fliers, brochures, and information sheets for campus departments.
PV A&M University School of Architecture (Prairie View, TX) Shop Assistant, 2006
Supervised undergrad students and ensured general maintenance of shop. Inspected and addressed safety issues. Redesigned infrastructure and restored entire 3rd floor including painting and wall fixtures.
BATCHELDOR CONSTRUCTION (San Antonio, TX) Superintendent Assistant, 2004-2006
Site supervisor in charge of monitoring construction plans and assure building deadlines were met and completed. Managed material acquisition and delivery to proper construction site locations. Buildings included Shopping Centers, Retail Center Renovations, Restaurants and Topography Grade on Construction Sites.
GUERRRO CONSTRUCTION (San Antonio, Texas) – Crew Foreman, 1998-2004
Erect buildings from ground up, including concrete pouring, installing plumbing, framing, drywall, electric wires, ventilation ducts, insulation, windows and exterior siding. Buildings included Restaurants, Offices of multiple stories, Shopping Centers, Church Construction and Renovations, Barns, Hospitals, Warehouses, Post Offices, Military Fort Dormitories, Bank Construction and Renovations, Fitness Centers and Condominiums.
Honors and Activities
CSI – Construction Specification Institute. Secretary.
AIAS – American Institute of Architecture for Students
HHBA- Houston Home Builders Association.
NOMAS –National Organization of Minority Architect Students
L.U.L.A.C.- League of United Latin American Citizens. Sargent of Arms.
C.Hisp.A.S.- Coalition of Hispanic American Students. Vice President, Sargent of Arms
Presidents List- during most of undergraduate work
Tau Sigma Delta- National Honor Society. Sargent of Arms.
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Conference- Representative for PVA&M University
Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. -President of Recruitment and Advertisement. Member Educator, Sargent of Arms, Secretary.
Outstanding Achievement in Architecture History II Award
Volunteer and Community Work
Big Brother- Volunteer for nearby elementary schools to serve as a role model, mentor youth and motivate them to say no to drugs, stay in school and pursue a University Degree.
Haunted House- Designed the inside of a church during Halloween for the community to come out and enjoy a free “Halloween spook.”
Designed a church- Designed a church and community center for Ridi’n with Christ, currently fundraising for future development of the design.
High School Recruiter- Recruited high school students to PV A&M University. Serve as architecture and undergrad mentor to prospective students and current students.
Habitat For Humanity- Help construct homes for less fortunate.
5 de Mayo Parade in Houston- Constructed and Decorated a Float for Prairie View A&M University, Preformed while marching through Downtown Houston streets.
Collegiate G-Force- Peer Mentor. Motivate and any student of any age to go to college. Assist in the process of applying through acceptance of a University. Share my College experience to students that were in my position when I was undecided of a college degree.
Waller County Fire Department- Volunteer Firefighter.
Ridin’ With Christ Church Volunteer- Youth Leader and summer camp director for the children.
Hope For Horses, Equine Rescue Ranch –Restructured and built stables for horses. Assist in rehabilitation of shelter horses.