Juan Guerra
Chicago,IL
Summary
Design-driven professional with experience in garden planning, client interaction, and spatial problem-solving. Enhanced by a minor in Informatics, offering strong digital literacy, data insight, and system-oriented thinking. Skilled in AutoCAD and design communication, with a collaborative mindset, and a focus on user-centered, sustainable solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Garden Design & Client Support Experience
Lowe's
Chicago, IL
04.2025 - Current
- Advised clients on plant selection, layout planning, and seasonal design strategies to enhance outdoor spaces and garden environments.
- Contributed to the visual organization and spatial presentation of outdoor living products and garden materials.
Drafter Apprentice/General Contractor
Sanchez LLC.
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Designed electrical floor plans to support accurate installations and efficient workflow on-site.
- Assisted in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other general construction projects.
- Developed precise drawings from scratch, based on written and verbal specifications supplied by the customer.
Participant
ACE Mentor Chicago
Chicago, IL
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Gained experience in drafting, teamwork, and project planning, enhancing technical and soft skills for future career development.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Studies, Informatics
University of Illinois
Champaign, IL05.2024
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Design layout planning
- Electrical design
- Design drafting
- Data analysis
- Photography
- AutoCAD and Rhino 3D
- Revit
Certification
Microsoft Excel Essential Training
Projects
UIUC Solar Decathlon - Sub-Architectural Design Team, Collaboratively designed an integrative sustainable design center in Chicago to foster collaboration between UIC and local public schools, with a mission to support CPS by creating spaces that nurture creativity, cooperation, and achievement, all within a net-zero carbon footprint.
Awards
Seal of biliteracy 2020
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Garden Design & Client Support Experience
Lowe's
04.2025 - Current
Drafter Apprentice/General Contractor
Sanchez LLC.
06.2024 - 03.2025
Participant
ACE Mentor Chicago
09.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Studies, Informatics
University of Illinois
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