Experience

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  Bekka Group

  • Miami, Florida, United States

  • Project Manager

    • Jan 2023 - Present
    • Miami, Florida, United States

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  Choeff Levy Fischman, P.A.

  • Miami, Florida, United States

  • Project Manager

    • May 2021 - Jan 2023
    • Miami, Florida, United States

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  Song + Associates

  • West Palm Beach, Florida

  • Senior Designer / Project Manager

    • Apr 2019 - May 2021
    • West Palm Beach, Florida

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  Zyscovich Architects

  • Miami, Florida

  • Designer

    • Jul 2015 - Apr 2019
    • Miami, Florida

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  Vitalini Corazzini Architects, PA.

  • Coral Gables, FL

  • Assistant Project Manager

    • Nov 2012 - Jul 2015
    • Coral Gables, FL

    Assisted the studio principals in all phases of design for new commercial and high end residential projects. Some responsibilities included site and program analysis, zoning and building code analysis, schematic design and design development documents and presentations, construction documents. Analysis of existing built conditions to generate drawings and arrive at the best possible solutions to achieve the clients vision. Create demolition and new construction documents for permitting and construction. Other responsibilities are the research of FF&E and coordination with consulting interior designers, engineers, and contractors.

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  100 Montaditos

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Corporate Design Coordinator

    • Apr 2011 - Sep 2012
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    Create new restaurant designs and space planning for new franchise stores on behalf of the 100 Montaditos Corporate office. Adhere to corporate standards by understanding of design guidelines of kitchen operations, interior and exterior elements such as standard finishes, commercial signs and patio furniture to be in compliance with city codes and standards.Interior architecture design specifying the use of wall and floor surface finishes, bar tops, custom made lighting, kitchen equipment, interior custom made furniture, exterior custom made furniture. Acknowledge restaurant operations in order to create the most practical and beneficial layout for the day to day operations of each individual store. Understand and make decisions to purchase specific kitchen equipment that would benefit the operation of the store and coordinate with electrical, plumbing, and mechanical engineers as well as final equipment installation with contractors at the job site.Franchisee guidance on store design in order for the franchisee to better understand the operational aspect of the design and how the design positively affects the flow of the day-to-day operations.Construction coordination to ensure on time and on budget delivery.Outreach to potential franchisees in an effort to help the Expansions Department in communicating information about the brand throughout different markets of the US.

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  RS & H

  • Architect I

    • Sep 2008 - Feb 2009

    Generated construction documents sets for Wachovia bank projects ranging from 3,000 to 5,000SF of interior space.

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  AIA Jacksonville

  • Associate

    • 2005 - 2009

    Community involvement- participation in community design issues.Jacksonville Maritime Museum SocietyClara White MissionHabiJaxFound Object Lighting Sculpture Design Event.

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  Looney Ricks Kiss

  • Architect I

    • Sep 2007 - Sep 2008

    Worked as integral part of a design team to create schematic design proposals, graphic presentations, and project data packages for clients. Participated in the creation of computer generated models used for rendering images. Produced hand rendered images; created physical models to be used as part of a competition for a mixed-use development. Worked with project managers, QA/QC managers to ensure accurate construction documentation for projects awarded for development.

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  DesignWorks Architects, P.A.

  • Jacksonville, Florida

  • Architecture Associate

    • Dec 2005 - Sep 2007
    • Jacksonville, Florida

    Develop schematic building envelope design. Produced construction documents. Genarate 3D imagery for schematic designs of YMCA facilities in Orlando and Tampa, Fl.TRAPAC container terminal of the Port Authority of the City of Jacksonville, FL. Engaged in the design and construction documents of the Marine Operations and Yard operations buildings under the supervision of the studio principal. Maintained coordination with the MEP, and pre-cast concrete consultants from the start of the project to the beginning of construction.

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  Arquitectura, Inc.

  • Intern Designer

    • May 2004 - Nov 2005