SUMMARY
Trilingual professional (Portuguese, Spanish and English) holding a BSc in Architecture/Urban Planner and a Postgraduate Degree in Project Management, Landscaping and Architectural Lighting Design. Over 13 years of experience in architecture, construction project management, landscaping and lighting. Proven experience in discussing requirements with clients, collaborating with other relevant parties and stakeholders, delivering construction feasibility reports, environmental impact assessments, landscaping design and managing teams, deadlines and budgets.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
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Landscaping – Managed landscaping projects from conception to implementation, as well as purchased and contracted negotiations, managed contract, monitored technical work, and controlled according to physical-financial schedule and projects deadlines. Maintained the landscape final project areas.
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Project management: Managed landscape and architectural projects from concept to completion, including recruitment of project delivery teams, planning, price negotiation, procurement and subcontractor management. Monthly progress and KPI monitoring according to the schedule and budget. Prepared performance reports and presented to the board. Delivered the final product to internal and external customers.
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Work coordination: Conducted purchases and contracts, managed contracts, monitored technical work, controlled the project execution according to physical and financial schedules.
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Customer Service – Provided outstanding service to demanding customers. Experienced in discussing requirements and objectives with customers. Developed custom projects, interfaced between client and concept architects, reported execution status and completed final delivery.
EDUCATION
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Certificate in Leadership: Creating Public Value |Harvard - 2023
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Postgraduate Degree in Landscaping and Lighting | Unyleya, Brazil | 2021 - 2022
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Postgraduate Degree in Project Management | PECEGE USP, Brazil | 2019 (Unfinished - Missing Final Project)
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Honours Baschelor Degree in Architecture | CENTRO UNIVERSITÁRIO NOSSA SENHORA DO PATROCÍNIO, Brazil | 2007 - 2012
CAREER BACKGROUND
Design Manager | MBL - Modern Building Leaders | Riyadh – Saudi Arabia | 03/2023 – Present
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Design Manager at Diriya Farm, Golf Course and Landscape development.
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Approval of all the construction documents as Shop-drawings, Material Submittals, Work and Material Inspections respecting the project Specifications.
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Attending progress and technical meetings, discussing and suggesting technical proposals with all parties.
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Managing preparation of reporting summaries.
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Preparing presentations for golf and landscapes projects designs.
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Project Time Schedule Management from award to hand-over, support coordination between design team, suppliers and clients for all technical studies, drawings, calculations, BOQ's, and material submittals and approvals.
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Reviewing and coordinating all engineering design given by the designer, consultant and client representative.
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Planning and maintaining project budgets and schedule planning activities with team and managers.
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Preparing the construction documents and handing it over to the construction team.
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Providing technical input for offer requests.
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Preparing presentations for golf and landscapes projects designs.
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Liaising between the construction and engineering teams ensuring the harmony between engineering team requirements and construction team deliverables.
Landscape Architect | Gisele Nabas Arquitetura e Paisagismo | Instagram (Architectural & Landscaping Industry), Brazil | 01/2022 - 03/2023
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Acted as Landscape Architect in an architectural & landscaping office. Domestic residences (single and multiple occupancy), commercial and corporates properties.
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Discussed the ideas, objectives, requirements, and budget of a project.
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Master planning and planting designs for private gardens.
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Assessed the needs of the building and its users, advising the client on the practicality of their project.
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Prepared and presented feasibility reports and design proposals to the client.
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Environmental impact assessment.
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Met financial budgets and deadlines.
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Produced detailed drawings, and specifications. Specified the nature and quality of materials required. Project-managed and helped to coordinate the work of contractors. Controlled the project from start to finish.
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Carried out regular site visits to check on progress and ensure that the project ran on time and to budget.
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Achievements: Ensured environmental impact of the project is managed.
Senior Landscape Architect & Project Manager | Associação dos Participantes do Complexo Fazenda Boa Vista (Construction Industry), Brazil 03/2018 - 11/2021
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Landscaping: Updated the Masterplan. Maintained the landscaping of the entire Fazenda Boa Vista complex. Implemented a team specialized in improvements. Managed a third-party contract, followed SLA metrics. Interfaced the operational team with the administrative team, aligning procedures, quality and deliveries.
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Inspection of Works and Projects: Managed the entire process of work inspection and project approval of the enterprise. Carried out the creation and coordination of the team for the project analysis following the Urban Restrictions and Norms in accordance with the respective municipalities (Porto Feliz and Iperó).
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Projects: Created and coordinated an Architecture team to carry out studies and improvement projects, in addition to inserting standards into existing amenities, maintaining product quality and/or exceeding user expectations. Designed and created new amenities and updated the Masterplan.
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Waste: Managed all waste from the project, carried out the correct destination and respective certifications. Successfully inspired the creation of a sustainability committee with the associates, responsible for implementation actions through campaigns.
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Customer service: Achieved a strong experience with high-end clients. Provided technical assistance in the negotiation, sales, custom project development. Interfaced between client and concept architects, executed status report. Negotiated and provided final product delivery to internal and external customers.
Architect | JHSF (Architectural Firm), Brazil | 10/2010 - 11/2017
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Landscaping: Acted as the architect responsible for the execution of all activities in the common areas and amenities of Fazenda Boa Vista project. Managed the Implementation of phases 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 and 08, covering streets, squares, lakes and villas. Interfaced between the conceptual landscaper and the developer, guaranteeing the final delivery quality. Main projects: Hotel Fasano, Fazenda Boa Vista Headquarters, Spa, Golf Club House I and II, Kids Club, Golf Course I and II, Emporium, Equestrian Headquarters, Equestrian Bays, Campus I and II, Courts, Center maintenance of Golf I and II, operational and support areas.
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Project coordination: Interfaced between the concept architect and complementary designers, guaranteeing the result expected by the developer. Coordinated and managed contractors from the basic and preliminary studies to project execution. Interfaced between all designers to ensure the quality, cost and deadline of the project.
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Coordination of works: Managed the project from the bid phase, ensured the delivery phase followed the executive project developed in the previous stage. Negotiated and contracted suppliers, provided physical and financial control. Covered residences, fieldwork, common areas of the condominium and infrastructure. Acted as the architect responsible for the work of 11 high standard houses (triple A), Golf Club House II, Squash Courts, Covered Tennis Court and Ecumenical Center.
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Infrastructure Works: Assisted the infrastructure team in conducting reports and concepts for the project. Underground electrical, data, lighting networks; water, sewage, drainage; earthworks, paving, construction of lakes, water and sewage treatment plants, construction of dikes, etc.
Call Center Supervisor | FIS, Brazil | 11/2007 - 10/2010
GENERAL SKILLS
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Languages Skills: Portuguese: Native | English: Advanced | Spanish: Intermediate
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Computer Skills:. Microsoft Office Suite (Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Outlook). Internet. SaaS (Zoom, Skype, Google). Social Media User (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin). AutoCAD. Sketchup. Revit.
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Technical Skills: Experienced in leadership. Strategic planning and marketing. Budgeting. Creative solutions. Landscaping. Customer Relationship. Contract Negotiation. Project Management.
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Soft Skills: Customer focus and adaptability to different personality types. Ability to multitask, set priorities, and manage time effectively. Strong phone and verbal communication skills along with active listening. Relationship Management. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a constant eye on quality. Excellent attention to details.
References on Request