Carlos Laborde
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented designer with strong skills in AutoCAD. Proven ability to coordinate projects from concept to completion while ensuring design integrity and client satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer
Self-employeed
Arlington, Virginia
08.2023 - Current
- Designed architectural plans using AutoCAD and Revit software for various projects.
- Created detailed architectural drawings for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.
- Developed conceptual design ideas in accordance with client requirements.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their needs and preferences for designs.
- Interacted with clients to ascertain requirements and desires for custom homes.
- Conducted site visits to assess conditions and ensure design feasibility and compliance.
- Conducted site visits to assess conditions of existing structures.
- Coordinated project development from concept to completion.
- Coordinated with engineers and contractors to ensure design integrity during construction.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as engineers, surveyors, and contractors on projects.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress, challenges, and design revisions.
- Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through construction.
- Specified materials, finishes, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, systems and components necessary for the completion of a project.
- Reviewed shop drawings prepared by contractors for conformance with contract documents.
- Discussed design specifications and procedures with project manager, engineering team, and construction manager.
- Drafted working details for furniture layouts for interior spaces within the built environment.
- Documented all design phases, including SD, DD and CD.
- Researched building codes and properly applied to designs.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
Education
M.D. - Arquitecto
UDELAR, Facultad De Arquitectura
Montevideo, Uruguay11-2003
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Conceptual design
- Technical drawing
- Layout design
- Building codes
- Design feasibility
- Material selection
- Project management
- Engineering coordination
- Client collaboration
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited
Timeline
Designer
Self-employeed
08.2023 - Current
M.D. - Arquitecto
UDELAR, Facultad De Arquitectura