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Sergio Cuculiza

Sergio Cuculiza

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Accomplished Project Manager and Project Architect, Sergio takes pride in establishing and maintaining strong connections with clients and team members. Known for identifying project efficiencies through creative problem-solving and consensus-building. Sergio's broader goals are to improve the built environment and to improve community through architecture and design. Sergio is a co-founder and board member of Beautify Earth, which is devoted to creating public art globally.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Lead/Project Manager

Omgivning
01.2019 - Current
  • Lead teams on complex commercial spaces and adaptive reuse projects from concept design to construction administration and completion.
  • Oversee project delivery schedule and assist with project team structure.
  • Establish streamline project management by implementing agile methodologies and improving team communication.
  • Enhance client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality projects within budget and on schedule.
  • Mentor junior team members, fostering professional growth and increasing overall team efficiency.

Project Work

KX Labs, Los Angeles - Project Manager / Project Architect

  • Adaptive reuse from industrial warehouse to a 3-in-1 shoe design, manufacturing, and retail space.

Catalina Lofts, Los Angeles - Project Manager / Project Architect

  • Non-ductile concrete, adaptive reuse of high rise storage warehouse to 78 units of multi-family housing units.

33 Taps at the Moxy, Los Angeles - Project Manager / Project Architect

  • Tenant Improvement Restaurant and Bar at new Moxy Hotel in downtown.

Union Station - Passenger Concourse Rehab - Project Manager (currently in design)

  • Re-organization and design efforts to upgrade existing Historical Passenger Concourse area including food court, ticketing offices, and circulation upgrades.

Pawn Shop Sports Bar - Project Manager / Project Architect (currently in permitting)

  • Change of use project, renovating existing art-decco building and adding 2nd floor for a high-end sports bar restaurant with private dining suites.

Architectural Designer

Corgan
09.2014 - 12.2019

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Midfield Satelite Concourse

  • Oversaw MEP Teams and coordination.
  • Assisted Project Designer with Restroom block front of house design.
  • Assisted Project design team with Construction drawings, permitting and design work.
  • Lead Construction Administration efforts coordination with MEP teams and assisted with greater Concourse.

Delta Terminal 5

  • Assisted Project design team with Construction drawings, permitting and design work.
  • Assisted with and helped lead Construction Administration efforts.

Executive Director

Beautify Earth 501c3
03.2013 - Current
  • Original founding partner and oversaw thousands of beautified walls, globally.
  • Founder of Beautify Education, focused on bringing beauty and art to uninspiring school walls across California.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand organization's reach and influence beautification of our communities.

CEO

INFTSPACES
06.2021 - Current
  • Founded company.
  • Educated and expanded upon abilities of NFT technology for digital and analog artists through over a dozen live art focused events.
  • Worked with several established brands, such as: Soho House, Macallan, The Laboratory Arts Collective, Alchemy, Somnium Space, and others.

Education

Master's in Architecture - Architecture

Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA
06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA
06.2011

Skills

  • Effective Project Management
  • Client Communications
  • Understanding of Budgeting
  • Project Documentation
  • Office and Project Team/Resource Allocation
  • Critical Design Review
  • Mentoring and Employee Coaching
  • Project Regulations and Planning
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Adept in Scheduling
  • Leadership Skills
  • Risk Management Skills

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Software

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Excel and Spread Sheets

Light Rendering Skills

Light Rhino and Sketch-up Skills

Timeline

CEO

INFTSPACES
06.2021 - Current

Project Lead/Project Manager

Omgivning
01.2019 - Current

Architectural Designer

Corgan
09.2014 - 12.2019

Executive Director

Beautify Earth 501c3
03.2013 - Current

Master's in Architecture - Architecture

Savannah College of Art And Design

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

Savannah College of Art And Design
Sergio Cuculiza