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Functioning as the project architect, providing OBO/Merida a full range of critical architectural and construction quality assurance and management and technical oversight of the Merida NCC Project. Responsible for performing technical inspections, monitoring the contractor's quality control program, and reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance. Providing support and assist OBO/Merida in ensuring the completion of the project in accordance with contract requirements.

United States

OCT. 2020 – MAY 2022ARCHITECTURE FIELD SUPERVISOR, B.L. HARBERT INTERNATIONAL, GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALAContractor at the new US Embassy Compound. Managed a local crew of 11 people working all aspects of finishes, from floors, walls, and ceilings, including raised access flooring, and special finishes. Solved design issues in field not designed by AOR, and problems of material discrepancies. Worked close with MEP engineers for construction sequence coordination. Worked close with QC team for inspections and punch list. Served on inspections with the QC teams to help client reps understand and show final work was as specified.FEB. 2018 – OCT. 2020OFFICE ENGINEER, B.L. HARBERT INTERNATIONAL, GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALAContractor at the new US Embassy Compound. Worked on various aspects of the construction process: managed BIM/Tekla drafters. Worked on takeoffs and procurement of materials following projects specifications, leading to submittals in Division 1 – Site Utilization plans, Div. 3 – Concrete, Div. 5 – metal, Div. 6 – Millwork, Div. 7 – Thermal and Moisture Control, specific to roofs, Div. 8 – Doors, Div. 9 – Finishes, Div. 12 – Solar Shades, Div. 13 – Special Construction, geofoam. Created shop drawings working with vendor with existing conditions and coordinating with site superintendents and structural engineers. Solved design issues and created RFI’s to Architect of Record and Engineer of Record.

Guatemala

Professor of Design

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Designer at Leo A Daly and New Orleans CCAT aviation team member, working on the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Guatemala City

Professor of Architectural DesignProfessor of Revit 2014/2015

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Interior finishes, Design Development, and Construction Documents for Powell ES Renovation and addition.

Clarendon, Virginia

Project designer involved in all Phases of design and construction documents for university projects in Kuwait University, Kuwait.

Greater New York City Area

Invited designer in a team of four to collaborate and work along designers of the New York firm, MAKEDesign, in the design for the International Competition for the House of Arts and Culture of Beirut, Lebanon.Worked in the initial design and produced rendering for final boards.

Washington Dc

Design consultant to the design and program for the project of the DC Fashion Incubator to help, nurture, and showcase fashion designers in the District of Columbia.Proposed concept that helped pass the Bill to form the Greater Washington Fashion and Arts Commission in collaboration with the DC Fashion Council

Alexandria, Va

Involved in all of design, and documents for commercial, and residential projects. Management of the projects for the firm.

Summer Intern

Masters Of Architecture, Design

Study Abroad in Guanajuato and San Miguel Allende, Mexico, with House + House architects.

Masters, Architecture

Thesis was a study between Fashion design and Architecture, and the relationship between both disciplines.

Bachelor Of Science, Architecture

Activities and Societies: Tau Sigma Delta