Hi, I’m
Elvia Briceno
Miami,FL
"If the rhythm of the drum beat changes, the dance step must adapt"
African Proverb
Summary
Talented Senior Architect-Interior Designer-Lighting Designer, highly effective at translating vision into reality. Knowledgeable about materials, construction techniques, space layouts, FF&E, lighting, coordination, supervision and timeline management. Decisive and persuasive leader with exceptional creativity and technical knowledge.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
ISP Design, Inc
Senior Designer-Lighting Designer
2017.02 - Current (7 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- I participate in large scale- high end projects from schematic concept to construction documents, working simultaneously with different clients: Walmart Campus-AR, Walmart Crossman-CA, Walmart Global Tech-NC, Citadel (Miami, New York, San Francisco)
- Designer of lighting ceiling plans (RCP), lighting details and specifications by using AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Excel and Power Point
- I am responsible for the lighting details for all the projects in the company
- These lighting details are regularly developed with precision as they are documents that go directly to the construction permits, and are the guide for contractors and subs on the site
- Experience creating photometric studies, using AGi32 software, for all the projects
- Developed fixture specifications, complete BOM's and cut sheet packages for all the projects
- For the lighting content I'm responsible to coordinate that all the documents requested for a submission are executed
- Contacted manufacturers or vendors to request and coordinate lighting fixtures technical information and shop drawings for our presentations and submissions
- We proposed the entire lighting design for Interior spaces: Offices, Amenities, Food Court, Fitness Center and Theater, also for outdoor areas: Pathways, Parking Lots, Pole Lights, Bridges, Tunnels, Pedestrian and Bike Trails for the Walmart Campus in Bentonville, Arkansas
- I always manage to meet the times successfully been organized and communicative, I'm an excellent teammate, proactive and with leadership strengths.
Design Related Builders, LLC
Office-Project Assistant
2016.05 - 2017.01 (8 months)
Job overview
- Coordinated all the construction office duties: picking up calls and following emails, organized project folders, attended meetings with clients and GCs
- Requested budget to contractors and subcontractors, received and follow-up clients requirements and attended inspections at the construction site
- Managed permit submissions on the construction projects (fire, water, sewage) and requested inspections to the City's Department by phone or online
- Participated in residential 'High End' projects for new constructions and renovations, apartments (1,200 SF-2,000 SF) and houses (2,800 SF-6,000 SF).
Movistar - Telefonica, Caracas, Miranda
Architect - Project Coordinator
2013.01 - 2015.01 (2 years)
Job overview
- Supervised the requirements for new construction and remodeling projects and conducted the design and renovation of all facilities of the company's own brand Movistar by having under my supervision 2 furniture installers, 2 maintenance employees and 2 designers
- Coordinated the logistic of creating complete floor plans for temporary spaces before the remodeling and managed all FF&E, finish materials and branding for the new office projects
- Managed direct communication with different departments of the company
- Dealt directly with GCs, sub-contractors and vendors to accomplish the best budget for the project
- Assisted all the maintenance aspects regarding the furniture and all the corporate areas like meeting rooms, offices, seating areas, workstations, lounges, restrooms, taking into account budget analysis for new invests concerning furniture and architectural development
- Traveled to different corporate headquarters and agencies in the country, every 3 months to supervise remodel works and to take requirements for all new FF&E and renovations.
Multinacional de Seguros
Architect - Project Coordinator
2008.01 - 2013.01 (5 years)
Job overview
- Assisted all the requirements about architectural and interior design projects, for a specific remodel area or for new construction
- Supervised the renovations for corporate offices and brand local agencies
- Designed complete floor plans for a headquarters 12-story building for the different departments and new furniture supply or repair for all areas (workstations, desks, chairs, cabinets, mobile files, service areas)
- Coordinated and supervised all the FF&E maintenance requirements for headquarter-main building, working with facilities maintenance team
- Coordinated the new construction projects dealing with sub-contractors and GCs, local and international vendors, furniture installers and in house and outsourcing architects and designers
- Eventually traveled to other cities in the country where the company has offices to inspect remodeling work and take note of new requirements.
Banesco - Bank
Commercial Architect - Designer
2007.01 - 2008.01 (1 year)
Job overview
- Designed drawing layouts in AutoCAD for all the company business areas such as headquarter building, bank agencies, insurance agencies, community banking and express ATM attention for Banesco national and international locations
- Designed plan drawings package for spaces distribution and FF&E plans of the bank agencies such as: customer attendance areas, banking areas and ATM areas by achieving complete design package on short period of time
- Participated on branding design for all the projects, working together with Banesco marketing department and outsourcing advertising agencies of the bank to develop the architecture and interior designs reflecting the image of the brand.
Grupo Exito - Retail Company
Commercial Designer
2005.01 - 2007.01 (2 years)
Job overview
- Designed store layouts in AutoCAD for gondolier/shelf distribution and FF&E
- Participated on supervision on General Contractor's work and assisted during the project remodeling
- Worked directly with graphic designers, marketing department, store departments managers, vendors and MEP contractors during all stages of the project
- Participated on branding design for stores furniture and finishes, working together with Grupo Exito marketing department.
Decorative Center - Galea Home
Sales Consultant/Designer
2003.01 - 2005.01 (2 years)
Job overview
- Provided professional support to store clients in space layouts and decoration
- Conducted architectural survey in client's houses before making the design proposals.
Education
Lighting Analysts - Illumination Software , Miami, FL
2024.06 - 2024.05 (-1 years & -1 months)
University of Miami - UM , Miami, FL
Certificate in Interior Design
08.2016
Universidad Central de Venezuela - UCV , Caracas, Venezuela
Bachelor's degree in Architecture
12.2002
Skills
Visual storytelling
Layout Design
Design leadership
Project Coordination
Team Collaboration
Professionalism
Adaptability and Flexibility
Concept Development
Issue Resolution
Excellent Communication
Design implementation
Project Presentations
Attention to Detail
References
- Luz Diaz, Full Time Team Server at Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park (WDW), (321) 4028008
- Catherine Shahal, Professional Reference - Coworker at ISP, (786) 6599617
- Kharla Aranguren, Professional Reference - Former Supervisor at Movistar-Telefonica, (786) 3954241
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Full Professional
Software
Revit
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Microsoft Office
AGi32 (Photometrics)
Adobe Cloud
Interests
Travels!
Arts and Entertainment
Walking/Running trainings
Books & Design Magazines
My family & my cats
Timeline
Lighting Analysts - Illumination Software
2024.06 - 2024.05 (-1 years & -1 months)
Senior Designer-Lighting Designer
ISP Design, Inc
2017.02 - Current (7 years & 7 months)
Office-Project Assistant
Design Related Builders, LLC
2016.05 - 2017.01 (8 months)
Architect - Project Coordinator
Movistar - Telefonica
2013.01 - 2015.01 (2 years)
Architect - Project Coordinator
Multinacional de Seguros
2008.01 - 2013.01 (5 years)
Commercial Architect - Designer
Banesco - Bank
2007.01 - 2008.01 (1 year)
Commercial Designer
Grupo Exito - Retail Company
2005.01 - 2007.01 (2 years)
Sales Consultant/Designer
Decorative Center - Galea Home
2003.01 - 2005.01 (2 years)
University of Miami - UM
Certificate in Interior Design
Universidad Central de Venezuela - UCV
Bachelor's degree in Architecture
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