Professional Experience


· Oct 2017 - up to date  
Principal Architect | Medina Design Studio
Architectural designer and coordinator, in charge of times, scope, cost, quality and resources management of projects.  MeDStudio is a new architectural and design practice, focused in a special way on creative and efficient solutions for residential and commercial projects, offering a wide range of services:  architectural design, interior design, lighting design, master plan, project management and inspection.
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· Oct 2011 - May 2017  |  5.5yr

Senior Architect | Edward McGrath & Assoc
Architectural design coordinator of mid and high rise residential projects.  Timeline planning and management, progress control, risks identification and planning to mitigate them, resources allocation, coordination of external consultants, changes solutions, permitting process, among others.   
Oct2011–Feb2014.  Interior design and MEP coordinator of a full range of projects: high end residences, offices, restaurant.

· Jan 2010 - Jan 2011  |  1yr

Junior resident architect | Diaz y Guardia Construction Company
Project: Trump Ocean Club
Resident architect for the hotel common areas: skylobby, convention center, front and back of house. Planning, coordination and inspection of construction work performed by field staff and contractors. Material calculation.
 
· Dec 2008 - Dec 2009  |  1yr
Project Management Coordinator | Grupo Mall  
Project: Los Faros de Panamá
Coordination of daily work performed by the external project management office. Assistance on organizing, coordinating and controlling the technical department activities such as bidding and procurement process of services: construction, wind tunnel test, interior design for hotel, general suppliers, among others.
Supervision of the new design development ir order to identify potential inconsistencies and allow corrective action to be taken on time. Prepare technical report on the status of various aspects of the project. 
 
· Jul 2008 - Dec 2008   |  5mos

Senior architect | Grupo Roble Panamá
Proyecto: Marriott Court Yard Hotel refurbishment
Interior architecture and lighting design of common areas in coordination with the various disciplines involved. Purchasing process support. Follow up of construction work and prepare technical reports. 


· Oct 2007 - Mar 2008   |  6mos

Pfarré Lighting Design | Munich, Germany
Projects: New Central Bus Station in Munich (2010 IES Illumination Award of Merit), Sheraton Palace (Moscow), Sheraton Sopot (Poland), luxury residences, among others.

Lighting designer: concept development, full equipment specifications, lighting calculations, sketches and plans.
 
· Feb 2011 - Sep 2011 | Jan 2005 – Sep 2006   |  2.5yr
Architect (freelance)
Architectural design coordinator of residential and commercial projects. Coordinate the various technical disciplines involved. Management of staff and resources needed for the projects development.


· Nov 2005 – Jun 2006 | Dec 2003 - Dec 2004  |  2yr

Administrative assistant | Panama Canal Authority, Dredging Division
Projects: Panama canal widening and Trench Deepening / Curves Straighten (Culebra cut)
Operations (tugboats & dredges unit / Drilling & Blasting Unit): Survey of blasting patterns and prepare drawings. Keep tugboat movement, dredging, drilling and blasting record. Maintenance and purchases order request.
Administrative: Human resource management. Employees training and official travels coordinator, among other administrative tasks.

· Jul 2003 - Dec 2003  |  6mos
 
Junior architect | Construcciones y Restauraciones RAM, S.A.
Monitoring and inspection of restoration projects. Keep photographic record. Material quotation and purchase. Prepare architectural and technical specialties plans.

 

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