About
Cuban born and educated, South African trained. More than 10years of experience working as an architect in SA, SACAPregistered as PrArch since 2012. Has worked on private and government projects incl Housing developments, Hospital renovations, Commercial designs, Offices, etc. Strong design and modelling skills, Construction supervision, Quality control & auditing experince. Work extensively in Revit. Knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Photoshop, AutoCAD and basic knowledge of Sketchup. Work well both in teams either managing it or as part of it or individually. Extensive experience as freelancer so can work remotely very well. Goal orientated and hard worked.
Experience
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Chief Architect
J Arch Design · Self-employed
Mar 2018 –
Present
6 yrs 9 mos
Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
Design, modelling, 3D modeling, rendering, quality control for my own projects or partner companies
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Design architect
Consultium architects · Full-time
Mar 2014 –
Mar 2018
4 yrs
Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
Worked as assistant architect to Principal architect. Support architect with design, modelling and detail drawing and run own projects from inception to construction.
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Design Architect
Design Corazon · Full-time
Feb 2012 –
Nov 2013
1 yrs 9 mos
Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
Design and site management of house projects and hospital ward upgrade project.
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Freelance 2D and 3D cad designer
Self · Self-employed
Jul 2009 –
Jan 2012
2 yrs 6 mos
Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
House extension and renovation plans, council plans preparation, design and 3D modelling for proposals of church, shopping mall, etc.
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Draught lady
Space worx · Full-time
Oct 2008 –
Mar 2009
5 mos
Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
Space planning, furniture layout preparation, site and furniture survey.
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Junior Architect
K M architects · Full-time
Aug 2007 –
Aug 2008
1 yrs
Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
Assist architect with 3D modelling, plans and drawings preparation. Prepare proposals for urban and housing developments.
Education
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Faculty of Architecture of Havana
Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture, NQF level 7
1998 – 2004
Activities and Societies:
N/A
Other experience
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Tour guide and translator
Worked for Adidas during the Soccer WC 2010 as translator and tour guide to their spanish speaking clients.
Worked for architecture firm as translator for a project in Cuba.