Gloria Álvarez Email & Phone Number

Port Moody, Bc, Ca

Focus on the design and management of multi-family and mixed-use residential projects, including high-rise and mid- rise developments across the Lower Mainland.• Develop schematic designs, rezoning, and working drawings for residential and commercial buildings• Coordinate project design and construction administration for complex mixed-use developments• Create comprehensive building permit sets and manage submissions with city authorities• Conduct meetings and facilitate communication between clients, consultants, and contractors• Oversee design development for wood-frame and concrete buildings, ensuring alignment with client and city requirements

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Develop architectural set of drawings for renovations with 3D presentations for clients and builders• Review drawings and documentation for renovation projects to meet the city bylaw requirements• Organize and take part in meetings with business and corporate clients • Proficient in creating As Built set of drawings • Manage permitting process with Authorities Having Jurisdiction including development and submissions of the Building Permit applications, engagement and negotiations with city officials and inspectors, clients, vendors, and contractors

Delta, Bc - Canada

• Created shop drawings using computer-aided drafting (CAD), Photoshop, and Excel for Elevators with customized products and finishes• Interpreted the scope of work sent by the clients and elaborate shop drawings of the interior of the cab reflecting the look of the material in the space and the design layout• Produced color drawings, elevations, and 3D views to get the client approval• Increased accuracy and efficiency in the weight calculation of the materials according to the design specification through re-design of material and weights spreadsheet• Reduced the project’s cost by accurately calculating the use of material with an automatized spreadsheet• Increased efficiency and accuracy of measuring site dimensions by improving the document template with pre-drawn Elevator Pieces and Checklist• Elaborated and order steel, glass, and mirrors according to each project

Vancouver Y Alrededores, Canadá

• Drafted and measured floor plans buildings onsite with a laser and tablet equipped with AutoCAD to provide accurate measurements for real estate and construction purposes across the Lower Mainland• Proficient in creating multiple As-Built drawings• Maintain and create new relationships with realtors and building owners

Venezuela

• Headed the planning department which includes plan, budget, monitor and report of the project work executed. • Timely followed-up of the progress of the main projects in execution of the company: Re-development of the Hotels Guaicamacuto/Gran Caribe Resort and La Rinconada Baseball Stadium.• Prepared tender packages according to the work schedules

Venezuela

• Coordinated and developed the construction drawings as a local Registered Architect in Venezuela for the ‘’Rinconada Baseball Stadium’’ designed by Gensler Architecture Studio. Construction value $610M, 100,000m2, 45,000 locations.https://www.gensler.com/projects/la-rinconada-stadium?k=rinconada&l=search&s=date• Headed the analysis and transformation of the project from the American building code to the Venezuelan regulations legally accepted for a large capacity stadium.• Assisted in the Coordination and development of the construction drawings as a local Registered Architect in Venezuela for the Guaicamacuto and Gran Caribe Hotels designed by Gensler Architecture Studio. Construction value $ 185M, 615 rooms.• Attended weekly meetings to monitor the projects with all the entities responsible for the design of the stadium and the hotels, also assisting as a Spanish - English translator.

Táchira, Venezuela

• Involved from the earliest stages of small/medium residential building projects, which started with developing ideas with the Client, establishing budgets, assessing the final users ́ needs, and the impact within the surrounding environment. Designed and created customized drawings, elevations and details for municipality standards and requirements.Key Achievements - Projects:• 2015 - Residential Townhouses ARUNACHALA 2. Designed 6 luxury units in two small communicating buildings, 1350 M2 total. Principal designer and construction supervision (Status: Built)• 2010 - Residential Townhouses ARUNACHALA. Complex of 8 residential units.1840 M2 total. Principal designer and construction supervision (Status: Built)• 2006 - Residential Building, MARSEE. 30 apartments, 1, 2, 3 bedrooms. 2650 M2 total. Principal designer and construction supervision (Status: Built)

Caracas, Venezuela

• Designed hotel and commercial projects for the International Eurobuilding Hotel chain• Developed hotels concepts design that reflect the client's needs, purpose and tastes within budget, by analysing the whole project financially, and structurally• Prepared information regarding design, materials, colour, equipment, estimated costs, and construction drawings for the renovation of 300 rooms, and breakfast restaurant of the Eurobuilding Hotel - Caracas. • Coordinated the commercial project Telares Maracay, valued at $ 5M, ensuring compliance with the financial budget, execution and deadlines. Managed the permitting process including the development and submission of the Construction Permit application, negotiations with the city and contractors.

Caracas, Venezuela

Architect Assistance in the main Polar business building complex

Architectural And Building Technology, Building Technology

Arquitectura