gaston olvera - resume 2010
DESCRIPTION
I am interested in Job Captain / Project Manager PositionsPlease find enclosed my updated resume showing my education, professional experience and background.I have over 9 years experience in various California architectural firms, with the last 4 1/2 years as a Project Manager and team leader for various commercial, educational and residential projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. I've been LEED AP since 2004 and most of my architectural experience has been in K-12 school projects in the Bay Area, including Modernization projects in Mill Valley, Oakland, Palo Alto, Livermore and Dublin. I've also managed multi-family and commercial projects.TRANSCRIPT
GASTON OLVERALEED AP
3058 Emerson St. Palo Alto California 94306 Tel. 650.353.5843 Cell. 510.205.3604 [email protected]
Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/gastonolveraarchitecture Link to Portfolio : http://tinyurl.com/cydc5u
OBJECTIVE:To contribute to the growth of the company and the satisfaction of your clients by working hard using my knowledge, design skills andexperience, primarily in sustainable design, educational facilities and new technologies.Stay at the forefront of sustainable design, helping our clients to achieve great buildings and experiences within the budget and timeconstrains. Provide an exceptional service to our clients throughout the design and construction process
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
HY Architects Oakland, CA. Project Manager July 2009 – PresentManaged studio production and assisted the design of various K-12 school projects from conceptual design to DSAapproval and Construction Administration.Prepared design development and presentation documents and construction specifications. Oversaw lower level drafters and designers asrequired. Ensured budget and quality control. Projects were modernization of existing campuses ($2 mill - $ 4.5 mill.)Clients: Oakland USD, Mill Valley SD.
Carrasco & Associates Architects Palo Alto, CA. Project Manager 2007 – March 2009Managed studio production and assisted the design of various residential, multifamily and commercial projects from conceptual design toCity Planning and Building approval. Oversaw lower level drafters and designers as required. Ensured budget and quality control. Managedcoordination and internal scheduling of consultants in the project team. Prepared hand sketches, working drawings, design presentationsand presentation packages using 2D/3D CAD. Coordinate with and assisted the firm to obtain approvals from clients and regulatoryagencies. Managed the process for a LEED silver bldg.Projects ranged from single family residences (up to $2 mill.) to new commercial and multifamily projects ($24 – 42 mill.)Managed staff in our India satellite office. Helped in the redesign of our office web site and the local AIA chapter newsletter.Clients: Charities Housing, Family Supportive Housing, Silicon Valley Club LLC, Garlock & Co.http://www.carrasco.com/about_us.html
AEDIS Architecture & Planning San Jose, CA. Assistant Project Manager 2005 - 2007Managed studio production and assisted the design of various K-12 school projects from conceptual design to DSAapproval and Construction Administration.Prepared design development and presentation documents and construction specifications. Oversaw lower level drafters and designers asrequired. Ensured budget and quality control. Projects ranged from modernization of existing campuses ($4 mill - $ 8 mill.) to new construction ofentire campuses ($24 mill. - $32 mill.) Manage staff in our AEDIS Shanghai office.Published internal Professional Development bulletin and member of the Continuing Education internal committee.Clients: City of Hayward, Dublin USD, New Haven USD, Livermore Joint USD.http://www.aedisgroup.com
HTI Architects Inc. Oakland, CA. Job Captain 2000 - 2005Managed studio production and assisted the design of various K-12 school projects from conceptual design to DSA approval andConstruction Administration. Prepare design development and presentation packages for clients.Clients: Oakland USD, Palo Alto USD, Fremont USD.
Vitromex S.A. de C.V. Satillo, Coah. Mexico Northern Mexico Showroom Manager 1999 – 2000Won Coverings 2000 Grand Award Excellence in Exhibiting in Orlando FL with our booth.Managed showroom design and construction in 14 Northern States in Mexico.http://www.vitromex.com.mx/en/index.php
EDUCATION:B.Sc. IN ARCHITECTURE (5 yr. Professional Program) ITESM Campus Mty. Mexico 1992-1997LEED Intermediate & LEED in Schools workshops San Francisco CA. / Portland OR. 2004Revit 6.1 Fundamentals & Advanced Courses San Francisco CA 2004
ARCHITECTURAL INTERESTS: Sustainable design, LEED Daylighting New Building Materials and Technologies, Building Information Modeling.
SKILLS: LEED Accredited Professional since 2004, Revit Architecture 2010, AutoCAD 2010, Sketch Up, Vector Works 12.5,Adobe Photoshop CS, 3D Studio max 5, VIZ 2005, Autodesk Architectural Desktop, MS Office Suite.Foreign Languages: French (fluent) Spanish (Native Speaker)
ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITIONS:- The Glass House with BAYA Members - Petitechture 2004 with BAYA Members - WTC Memorial 2002
EXTRA ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES:• Alumni Association ITESM Silicon Valley President 2007-2009• USGBC – Northern CA Chapter Active Member 2005 - to present day• AIA-COTE Santa Clara Chapter Active Member 2009
OTHER INTERESTSSustainability Photography Watercolor painting Graphic Design Mountain skiingNon-Fiction books Parenting White water Rafting Mountain Biking Furniture design