CUSTOM HOMES AND MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS•Provide design and construction technical advice to homeowners, stratas and business owners.•Explore the feasibility of residential and commercial projects.•Research the requirements for construction permits to guide owners during the application process.•Provide design advice and/or assist owners in the selection of the appropriate design professionals for their projects.•Help homeowners and stratas evaluate their building envelope issues, and how to best resolve them.•Assist owners to find contractors and request them accurate and competitive quotes.•Review and evaluate quotes to help owners select the contractor that provides more value and better warranty. •Act as the owner’s representative to monitor the project progress, ensure construction quality and provide advice in case of unforeseen circumstances.•Manage and coordinate design and construction projects keeping the owner’s best interest in mind.•Help owners integrate green building practices in their projects. Provide advice to owners interested in building Step Code, Passive House and Net Zero projects.

• Assisted the director of construction on the completion of a 95 apartments building: SpireLanding (Passive House building)• Reviewed deficiencies and updated trades• Attended and organized trades meetings on site• Addressed RFIs to consultants and followed up for contractors to comply accordingly• Reviewed and approved Change Orders• Reviewed and approved monthly invoices for project• Reviewed budget and reported monthly updates• Created weekly project updates/reports• Assisted the director of development during the design and development stage of “SpireLanding II” A passive house building including 75 units and 8 townhomes• Prepared and implemented a Safety Management Plan to exceed Work Safe BC requirementsand meet COR Safety Standards

• Managed Project's architectural and interior design specifications, meeting with clients and designers to achieve deadlines• Updated and Published schedules• Reviewed project tasks and assigned trades to acomplish• Arranged site meetings to provide solutions for design/building conflicts• Committed with Passive House Design and Sustainable building• Organized all projects in Build Tools software and updated changes in selections, schedule & documentation• Obtained pricing for proposed changes and communicating approved architectural and interior design selections• Attended to weekly meetings to get reports and updates from site leads and review pending tasks• Provided support for trades on site to review changes in drawings and specifications from architects and designers.• Managed the relationships with contractors, suppliers, designers and Clients

•Designed and supervised the construction of 346 displays for the renovation of the showroom located in Burnaby•Quoted the appropiate tile for projects according to design specifications and budget•Assisted Contractors, Architects, Designers and retail customers with tile selection and design•Filled out order forms for customers•Commited to offer exceptional customer service•Follow up special orders of non-stock products•Responded to telephone queries•Controlled the sample inventory

•Managed architectural design and construction processes by assessing over 40 projects.•Managed the design for an eight storey apartment building (Steel and Concrete building)•Produced construction documents in collaboration with consultants of an eight storey apartment building (Steel and Concrete building)•Executed 12 residential projects that secured my clients with high quality, simplicity, efficiency and cost effectiveness on time and on budget.•Prepared, negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements.•Developed strategies to plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the design and construction of “Chiquita Banana Logistics Services LTD” corporate offices located in El Salvador. Shortened construction timeline from six to four weeks keeping the project on budget

•Instructed over 30 groups of more than 40 students in Architecture and Interior Design•Taught: Computer Aided Design, Drafting and Mathematics•Authored "Math and Architecture" as a textbook for mathematics classes•Provided coaching and conflict resolution between students that allowed them to succeed in their assignments through teamwork•Created and facilitated over ten workshops for 20 students on the topic “How To Install Porcelain & Ceramic Tile Floors” •Organized and directed over 10 student educational field trips to “PLYCEM manufacturing plant”•Organized 5 student educational field trips to the colonial city of Suchitoto

•Collaborated with the manager of the Engineering Department•Evaluated the distribution of funds granted by USAID to rebuild 48 elementary schools damaged after the 2001 earthquake•Coordinated of the architectural design competition for the new FISDL office building•Produced construction document specifications for contractors prior to national public bidding•Prepared contracts that adhered to USAID requirements•Negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements•Created reports of procedures of 16 contractors•Controlled and evaluated progress and construction management to be accomplished as specified in contractual agreements