Daniel Salazar
Coconut Creek
Summary
Motivated architecture student with diverse experience and a strong foundation for making meaningful contributions. Proficient in design software, project planning, and construction documentation. Recognized for adaptability, collaboration, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. Dependable and results-driven, with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments while consistently meeting project goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Lead
Florida Atlantic University
05.2024 - Current
- Ensured accuracy of measurements and dimensions during the fabrication process
- Provided training, support, direction and mentorship to continually develop student work habits, job skills and safety practices.
- Operated various fabrication equipment such as saws, drills, grinders, and welding machines
- Followed all safety protocols and procedures while operating machinery and handling materials
- Operated CNC machines for precision cutting or shaping of materials
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflow
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Design Quality Engineer
DraftPros
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Provides effective oversight of the execution of the Design Quality Plan, any Risk Management activities, and of all design related activities.
- Design in depth plans for future construction for FiberOptic installation, handle any billing, permits and all related activities to move forward in the project.
- Act as a single point of contact (person assigned to project team) responsible to ensure that software design meets quality and compliance standards for every milestone.
- Executes or drives risk management activities and quality management system updates GIS, Personal trackers, and softwares related to the job.
Bookkeeper
Easy Deal Auto Brokers
06.2018 - 11.2022
- Used Quickbooks to track business revenue and costs, meticulously reconciling accounts to ensure high accuracy.
- By using the Excel program to create daily spreadsheets, I was able to streamline financial reporting.
- Responsible for receiving large amounts of cash and making sure money is stored or deposited corrected
- Maintained proper inventory controls and eliminated workflow gaps to balance projected demands with on-hand supplies.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and searchable.
- Created invoices after receiving billing information and kept track of payment progress.
- Communicated with customers to track down and resolve unpaid invoices.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in the general ledger by comparing them to bank account statements each month.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Architecture
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2025
Associate in Arts (AA) - Architecture
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL05.2020
High school diploma - undefined
Coral Springs High School
Coral Springs, FL05.2019
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Rhino 7 & 8
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Project Planning
- Time management
- Bookkeeping
- Journal entries
- Accounting software
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Graphic Design
- Fabrication techniques
- Model making
- PlanGraphics Citywide GIS Utility
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of three on the design of a student housing project in Charleston SC. The project was nominated by faculty and awarded second place in a competitive academic design review.
- Formally recognized by the City of Coral Springs for taking decisive action that helped prevent a potential school shooting.
- Active member of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) at FAU for three consecutive years.
- Selected for a role in the school’s fabrication lab to mentor peers by offering expert guidance on design strategies and model-making techniques, promoting collaboration and creativity within the student community.
Languages
English - Expert
Spanish - Expert
Timeline
Fabrication Lead
Florida Atlantic University
05.2024 - Current
Design Quality Engineer
DraftPros
11.2022 - 05.2024
Bookkeeper
Easy Deal Auto Brokers
06.2018 - 11.2022
Associate in Arts (AA) - Architecture
Palm Beach State College
High school diploma - undefined
Coral Springs High School
Bachelor's degree - Architecture
Florida Atlantic University
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