DIEGO ARIZA
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Air Force veteran with a decade-long background in architecture, specializing in industrial warehouse design. Seeking licensure to advance career as a professional architect. Strong foundation in architectural principles and proven track record of completing complex projects. Equipped with skills and knowledge necessary to excel in this field. Committed to delivering innovative and sustainable designs. Eager to contribute expertise to a dynamic architectural firm that values creativity and excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Designer
LAN Engineering
08.2024 - Current
- Developed comprehensive construction drawings ensuring clarity and ease of use for team members.
- Worked closely with a multi-disciplinary team to design multiple government construction projects for TxDOT.
Architectural Designer
Goree Architecture
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Responsible for creating project documents from initial design development through to the final construction sets
- Specializing in multi-million dollar warehouse projects and ensuring project coordination with the client and all the engineering trades involved
Architectural Designer
Boucher Design Group
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Responsible for creating conceptual renderings, final construction drawings and coordinating with design consultants on various commercial retail projects, remodels and other architectural design projects
Architectural Designer
Castles Design Group
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Responsible for creating final construction drawings and coordinating with design consultants on various remodels, and new construction projects for the fast-food restaurant industry and industrial warehouses
Architectural Designer / Project Manager
ML Deer Construction
01.2014 - 02.2020
- Responsible for assisting with design development, cost estimating, contracting, and creating final construction drawings, while maintaining communication with clients, contractors, and permitting government entities throughout the complete design and construction process of pre-engineered metal and tilt-wall industrial buildings
Assistant Designer
Lanson B. Jones Landscape Architecture
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Responsible for assisting with design development, cost estimating, and creating final construction drawings, while maintaining communication with clients and contractors throughout the complete design and construction process
Exhibit Designer
Southwest Museum Services
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Conceptual and preliminary designs of proposed exhibit spaces, including detailed construction, layout, and special effect diagrams and material specifications, for final drawing rendition
- Inspects installed exhibit for conformance to specifications
Utilities System Journeyman
United States Air Force
10.2000 - 06.2013
- Installs, and operates natural gas, plumbing, water, and waste-water treatment systems, fire suppression, backflow prevention systems, aircraft hydrant refueling, bulk storage, and ground product dispensing systems. Monitors systems operation to ensure efficiency and compliance with local state, federal and DoD regulations for safety and environmental regulations for hazardous materials. Installs and operates field potable water treatment equipment.
Education
Bachelors of Architecture -
University of Houston
05-2011
Associate of Arts -
San Jacinto College
01.2007
High School Diploma -
South Houston High School
05-2000
Skills
- Revit ArchitectureVectorworks
Rhinoceros 3D
Lumion Render
V-ray Render
Photoshop
Illustrator - Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam
- Sketchup
- Vectorworks
- Rhinoceros 3D
- Lumion Render
- V-ray Render
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Indesign
Websites
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Technical Designer
LAN Engineering
08.2024 - Current
Architectural Designer
Goree Architecture
04.2023 - 07.2024
Architectural Designer
Boucher Design Group
09.2022 - 02.2023
Architectural Designer
Castles Design Group
02.2020 - 09.2022
Architectural Designer / Project Manager
ML Deer Construction
01.2014 - 02.2020
Assistant Designer
Lanson B. Jones Landscape Architecture
08.2013 - 01.2014
Exhibit Designer
Southwest Museum Services
06.2012 - 08.2013
Utilities System Journeyman
United States Air Force
10.2000 - 06.2013
Associate of Arts -
San Jacinto College
Bachelors of Architecture -
University of Houston
High School Diploma -
South Houston High School
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