         ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER       Summary     Over three years of experience demonstrating consistency and outstanding work in a design oriented environment. Effective communicator, great leader, creative thinker, and problem solver who builds teamwork and possesses initiative to exceed goals.       Accomplishments      “Letter of Appreciation” Design Recognition of the National Architectural Accrediting Board 2014-2015  “Chicago Prize Award” Design Recognition and Nomination for Outstanding Project 2012  “Close the Gap d3 Competition” Winner and Project Exhibition 2011  "Architectural Design & Conservation" Second Place Winner 2008  Led the design proposal of the downtown sector of Caguas, PR including improvements to hardscape, landscape, and existing buildings  Led the design proposal of the School's of the 21st Century Project of San Juan, PR  Supervised and managed design and construction documents for the two winning School's: Santiago Veve Calzada, and Santiago Iglesias Pantin        Experience      ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER      Company Name   City  ,   State      Organized projects in accordance to BIM Standards  Discussed design standards and procedures with the directors of design and architecture.  Created oral and written presentations for project designs and proposals.  Collaborated with structural engineers, and interior designers to see that construction was in line with drawings and designs.  Coordinated with the project team in the development of preliminary and final design documents  Managed the design process from conceptual phase through construction  Initiated design proposal, including an oral and written presentation for new design ideas  Fostered and maintained a collaborative professional working relationship with the project leadership team  Completed formal design intent and construction documentation         ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER      Company Name   City  ,   State      Acted as lead designer for small projects and landscape enhancements, as well as larger projects and proposals  Reviewed completed reports, plans, and project designs  Completed formal design intent and construction documentation  Drafted detailed drawings of structures, specifying dimensions and materials needed  Discussed design standards and procedures with the directors of design and architecture  Created visual presentations for project designs and proposals  Collaborated with the project team to see that construction was in line with drawings and designs  Coordinated the project team in the development of preliminary and final design documents         BIM/ VISUALIZATION SPECIALIST      Company Name   City  ,   State      Discussed design standards and procedures with the directors of lighting design  Defined organizational procedures for incorporating information into a Building Information Model (BIM)  Drafted detailed drawings of structures, specifying dimensions and materials needed  Reported on status of design process to project manager  Created oral and written presentations for project designs and proposals  Created professional to-scale sketches to communicate and clarify design requirements  Collaborated with 3d builders to see that construction was in line with drawings and designs  Coordinated with the project team in the development of preliminary and final design documents         DESIGNER AND CONSULTANT       Current      Company Name   City  ,   State      Supported model development and subsequent animation of models.  Mentored other artists on quality standards and improvements.  Collaborated with a creative design team to complete projects on tight deadlines.         Education      Master of Science  :   ARchitecture   2013     University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign   City  ,   State  ,   USA           Bachelor of Science  :   Architecture   2010     University of Puerto Rico   City  ,   State  ,   USA     GPA:   Magna Cum Laude Honors    Magna Cum Laude Honors        Languages     Bilingual Spanish/English  Fluent reading/writing  Spanish/English          Skills     Personal: Rhino; Revit; CInema 4D; all-Adobe CS; AutoCAD; HDR imaging; Lighting; Market Research; 3dMax; Maya; Revit; Modeler; Sculptor   Professional: imaginative and creative thinking skills; ability to analyze and critically assess problems; ability to see the big picture as well as giving attention to the smallest detail; ability to communicate effectively; understanding of history; cultural and environmental concerns; lateral thinking skills to solve complex problems; coordination and interpersonal skills to manage a complex project team   Qualifications: Design talent; Engineering ability; Social awareness; Business aptitude    