Liz Galarza
Miami,FL
Summary
Adaptable Architect brings years knowledge in AEC team leadership, collaboration and technical knowledge. Thorough understanding of critical design projects needs. Extends support for team-inclusive collaboration with knack for resolving conflict and keeping projects on track.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Architect
LA FINESTRA - Luxury Italian Company
Miami, Florida
04.2022 - Current
- Created blueprints, drawings and detailed schematics of proposed structures.
- Prepared cost estimates for materials needed in construction projects.
- Coordinated activities between architects, designers, engineers and contractors throughout the duration of a project.
- Consulted with clients to discuss design options based on their budget constraints or aesthetic preferences.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations used during client meetings or bid processes.
- Evaluated progress made by contractors during different stages of the construction process.
- Drafted detailed drawings of structures, specifying dimensions and materials needed.
- Collaborated with builders to confirm construction conformed to drawings and designs.
- Interacted with clients to provide timely and relevant status updates.
- Discussed design specifications and procedures with project manager, engineering team and construction manager.
- Supervised team of project architects and CADD technicians throughout entire project.
Fashion Manager
LOATONG (Founder)
Loja, Ecuador
05.2019 - Current
- Developed skhes of garments and accessories, selecting fabrics, colors and trims.
- Collaborated with team members on all aspects of the design process from concept to production.
- Reviewed technical specifications for fabric, fit, proportion and detailing to ensure product quality standards were met.
- Coordinated photo shoots of finished products for catalogs and websites.
- Analyzed customer feedback to understand market trends and preferences.
- Attended trade shows to present new designs and gain insight into industry trends.
- Managed relationships with vendors to secure materials needed for production runs.
- Monitored production schedules to ensure timely delivery of finished goods.
- Visited factories overseas to inspect quality control processes for incoming shipments.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates based on labor costs, material costs, shipping expenses.
- Created new fabric and finish, print and pattern and trim and expression standards for multiple brands.
Interior Designer
F A R B
Miami, Florida
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted with selecting appropriate materials such as paint colors, wall coverings, flooring options, lighting fixtures and window treatments.
- Worked closely with vendors to source products at competitive prices while maintaining quality standards.
- Organized product samples library according to category or type of material.
- Advised clients on how best to utilize available space within their homes or businesses.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines set by clients.
- Attended regular meetings with team members throughout the duration of each project.
- Created detailed skhes and drawings to illustrate design concepts to clients.
- Prepared 3D models, renderings and presentations for clients in order to help them visualize their spaces before construction begins.
- Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
- Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
- Provided information about available color palettes and helped select colors that reflected client personality and goals.
- Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
- Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Coordinated movers and assistant stylists to complete project installations and styling.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
UTPL
ECUADOR04-2021
Skills
- QA and QC Processes
- Construction Estimation
- SketchUp
- Interior Design
- Site Planning and Design
- Architectural Design
- Construction Methodology
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Contract Administration
- Project Management
- AutoCAD
- InDesign
- Adobe Ilustrador
- Adobe Photoshop
- Archicad
- Power Point - Excel
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Affiliations
-Expert in Autocad, Sketchup, Archicad, Lumion, In Design, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, Power point, Excel, Opera.
-Social media management.
-Logo Designer.
-Good with art, painting and hand sketching.
Accomplishments
- Collaboration in the design and installation of doors and windows for the following projects:
- Kleynner Residence (Miami Beach) - Arq Kobi Karp
- Rothman Residence, 88 Bal Bay Residence, Golden Beach Residence - Choeff Levy Fischman
- Villa Dreszer (Fort Lauderdale) - Yodezeen - Participation in the research and publication of the book Formal and Informal - Fragments of an architectural discourse in the city of Loja.
- Author of the research - "Comprehensive spatial reform of the Julia Esther Gonzalez Delgado municipal maternal and child center"
Certification
- Interior Design Course Certificate with Danica Kusijanovic - Interior Designer from the European Institute of Design, Madrid.
- LAFS 2024 Conference - Latin American Fashion Summit, Miami.
- Course: The state of global retail with Keanan Duffty - Dean of Instituto Marangoni Miami.
- Creating Brands - Consumer Want with Bianca Gates and Lisa Sadoughi, designers.
- Certificate - The true power of a brand by Guadalupe Duran, Vice president consumer marketing digital platforms mastercad Latin America.
- Course: Brand success and longevity with Divya Mathur, Fashion director Revolve Group.
Timeline
Architect
LA FINESTRA - Luxury Italian Company
04.2022 - Current
Interior Designer
F A R B
02.2021 - 01.2022
Fashion Manager
LOATONG (Founder)
05.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
UTPL
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