Elisa Tostado
Architect In Training
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Architectural Project Manager/Drafter focused on process improvement and on-time project delivery. Brings 9 years of experience in design and technical skills and expertise to deliver fully coordinated construction document sets through a team-based approach.
Proficient on both Revit and CAD software and knowledgeable about applicable codes. Works great with architects, clients and subcontractors to integrate and adapt drawings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager, Architectural Drafter
Deutsch Architecture Group
Phoenix, AZ
10.2015 - Current
- Northrop Grumman 2018-2019
- Floor Office TI for secured/classified areas.
- Collaborated with client and authorizing agent to create construction documents for secured/ classified office.
- Asset Management and Move Management
- Support team to inventory, track and maximize the use of every asset in company (manufacturing equipment, production, and office furniture). This inventory of all equipment and production furniture aided to plan strategy for relocation to new facility as well as to create efficient space layouts to optimize production process.
- Manage employee office inventory maps (names, furniture, and locations) for 3 buildings and mezzanine. Creating a process and well-defined system to relocate approximately 2,000 employees and 5,000 assets (production/manufacturing equipment, office furniture and assets).
- Design Production/Manufacturing floor plan
- Space planning design and management for production/manufacturing area.
- Collaborated with engineering team leaders to design and optimize production space usage.
- Lead design meetings to develop various space layouts to optimize equipment location and production/manufacturing process and improve internal program collaboration.
- Office Building design
- Lead collaboration between client and office furniture consultants to design space and coordinate purchase and installation existing and new furniture.
- Develop room numbering system and departmental space distribution plans. Developed a system to coordinate all departments and employee move management.
- Support Safety department by creating graphics, safety exit maps and exhibits.
- Manage consulting services for all additional submittals to county (air quality/environmental, hazardous/explosive material handling and food handling service, etc.)
- Enterprise Transfer Facility
- Manage development of Enterprise facilities through Arizona for 6 years
- Lead numerous projects including ground up and tenant improvement projects for their leasing facilities, offices, car washes, wash bays, canopies, and other site improvements
- Perform ADA compliance inspections for facilities around the state of Arizona and make recommendations for improvements needed
- Lead Tenant Improvement for the relocation of Regional Headquarters Offices 42,790-square-foot building.
- JDA Commerce Center
- Project Manager and Architectural Designer for 53-acre Industrial Park site in Goodyear, AZ.
- Lead Site design and building design for three (3) industrial shell buildings, totaling approximately 856,000 SF that ensure multi-tenant flexibility.
- Development of construction documents and manage Architectural and Engineering consultants.
- Managed entitlements process with all pertaining jurisdictions
- Amazon routing center
- Space planning and programming for new division center. Architectural and Interior Design for a two-story building, approx. 55,000 SF, to create an open floor plan that allows for visual connectivity for staff and management and a design that reflects new business model and trends.
- Incorporate attractive amenities, smart workstations, social interaction spaces, high-tech video coordination and design that reflect the ‘urban travel’ nature of their business model.
- Inteplast Manufacturing Facility, Daikin Manufacturing and Warehouse, Superior Logistics Center, among others.
- Development of construction documents and management of Architectural and Engineering consultants for various Industrial/Manufacturing companies around the Valley.
- Managed entitlements processes with all pertaining jurisdiction and construction administration.
Freelance Designer
Crea Design Group, LLC (self)
Phoenix, AZ
08.2008 - 09.2015
- Prepare architectural drawings, renderings and documents for statutory approvals while meeting client in a timely manner.
- Provide interior and architectural services for residential and commercial buildings (remodels, additions and T.I.).
- Design and development of marketing collateral materials and community outreach projects.
- Provide Design Research Services including qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and design proposals.
Regulatory Affairs Coordinator
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Phoenix, AZ
08.2009 - 08.2013
- Completed new device opportunity assessments and developed new standard operating procedures for latest products.
- Assisted with review, approval, and documentation of marketing collateral material and manufacturing procedures.
- Supported Regulatory Affairs department in quality systems compliance in accordance with the FDA, Quality Systems
- Regulation, and ISO 13485:2003.
- Exported medical devices internationally. Researched and created first guide to be followed according to each country’s standards during each transaction.
- Applied for and renewed national and international distribution licenses for all medical devices according to regulations.
- Performed corrective and preventive action activities including post-market risk assessments, patent searches, documentation of recalls, and ratification letters.
- Collaborated on research and review of Premarket Notifications (510(k)s).
Project Manager
SRK Architecture
Phoenix, AZ
05.2006 - 08.2008
- Coordinated entire development process for land development projects (Zoning, Construction, Finance, LLC Formation, and Marketing).
- Assisted with the design and development of architectural construction documents and renderings.
- Assisted with the rezoning and city building and construction permits and community outreach activities.
- Coordinated LEED certification process.
- Assembled due diligence packets for financial institutions. Detailed coordination and organization of documents from multiple public and private entities.
- Created graphic design and marketing collateral material for all land development projects and company literature including brochures, signs, marketing packages, and website design.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Design
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 08.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Urban Planning
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 08.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
Proficient in Revit
CAD software proficiency
Design development
Construction Documents standards
Project Management
Project planning and development
Fluent in Spanish
Fluent in Portuguese
Municipality Permitting Process and Compliance
Adobe Creative Suite
Bluebeam
Timeline
Project Manager, Architectural Drafter
Deutsch Architecture Group
10.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Industrial Design
Arizona State University
08.2010 - 12.2012
Regulatory Affairs Coordinator
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
08.2009 - 08.2013
Freelance Designer
Crea Design Group, LLC (self)
08.2008 - 09.2015
Project Manager
SRK Architecture
05.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Urban Planning
Arizona State University
08.2002 - 05.2006