The Scope of my experience includes simultaneously managing multiples and complex projects, Hotels, Commercial and Mixed use of various dimensions and types; outstanding organizational and project-management skills, leading, developing and coordinating cross functional teams of professionals as Real State, Financial, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Maintenance and in House Staff Team members; Contractors, Providers, Consultants and Landlords, across the Hallway or around the World. Successfully applying and supporting the Company's design vision, strategies, policies, and programs, using communication as a key factor assigning and supervising responsibilities and practices, staying atop of the design direction and changes.
Own a consummate record of performing above expectations, skillful consolidating teams of professionals, assuring a smooth project development in a timely manner and within budget, including Programming, Due Diligence, Code and Accessibility compliance, Entitlement process, Landlord and Architect Interaction, M.E.P. Coordination, Budget management, Research and approval of locally sourced Materials, Equipment, Furniture, Art and Fixtures, Construction Administration and Construction Supervision while maintaining Brand and Design Integrity, esthetic intention, incorporating new concepts, innovations and Local Relevance.
Although I can work independently this is not an individual effort, team building and developing is important and fundamental in the overall business results, motivating and challenging all team members, as Individuals or as a team, assuring performance reviews are in place, including personal and professional development of direct reports consistently to company's policies and programs.
Bringing it all together, being consistent with my experience, ethic, and principles allows me to illustrate some successful projects related to the position.
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J. Alfredo Rentería C.
SKILLS
· National and International business development and client management. USA, LatAm, Europe, Asia.
· Exceptional Design Quality and Aesthetic sense.
· Demonstrated leadership and self-motivation characteristics
· Efficient Communications and Listening skills.
· Outstanding Drawing/Sketching Skills
· Extended knowledge and enforcement of applicable building, zoning, fire, accessibility and sustainability codes.
· Effective interaction and Coordination with Clients, Landlords, Contractors, and Consultants.
· High attention to detail.
· Possesses exceptional Technical Abilities
· Knowledge of architectural details and specifications for construction document production.
· Support and implementation of company programs.
· Good Sense of Business.
· Emphatic Character
· Strong Team Player.
· Ability and Willingness to function independently
· Sharp problem solving skills.
· Strong project visualization.
· Dedication and Passion for the profession.
· Retail store design: pilot to prototype rollout.
· Cultural sensitivity and understanding.
· Ability to communicate and collaborate well at all levels.
· Bilingual English and Spanish.
· Creative Problem Solving.
· Objective Situation analysis.
· Challenge driven.
· Emphatic character.
· Mac and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
· AutoCAD 2011, Archicad 14, Micro Station, Revit, SketchUp, and Architectural Desktop.
· MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft's Applications.
· Apple's IWork and MS Office for Mac, among other production software.
· Adobe's Acrobat, InDesign, and Photoshop.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HOSPITALITY - RESIDENTIAL
· Project Manager for(9) 5 Star and All inclusive Hotels in the Mayan Riviera, San Felipe, BC and Puerto Vallarta
· Luxury and High end Residential projects in Guadalajara, Mexico City, Washington State, Santa Barbara, and Beverly Hills, CA.
· Summer and vacation Residences in Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Mazatlan among other destinations.
· Project Manager for various Multifamily and Mixed use projects in the Pacific Northwest, California, and Mexico.
· Project Manager of Mid Class residential Neighborhood developments in Guadalajara
HEALTHCARE - ASSISTED LIVING
· Sr. Project Manager Prototype Clinic for IMSS Mexico
· Project Architect Wilson Medical Center, Tri Cities WA
· Project Architect Tri Cities Radiology, Tri Cities WA
· Project Manager 16th Ave Station Physical Rehab, Yakima Memorial Hospital, Yakima WA.
· Project Architect West Pavilion II, Yakima Memorial Hospital, Yakima WA
· Project Architect 14th Ave Medical Clinic, Othello, WA
· Project Architect Othello Family Clinic, Othello, WA
· Project Architect Hyperbaric Chamber, Yakima Memorial Hospital, Yakima WA
· Project Architect Maternity ward, Prosser Memorial Hospital, Prosser, WA
· Project Architect Master Planning expansion, Prosser Memorial Hospital, Prosser WA.
· Project Architect Morgan Hill Assisted Living, Morgan Hill, CA
· Project Architect Hollenbeck Palms and Magnolia Court Assisted Living, Los Angeles CA.
· Project Architect Huntington Rose, Assisted Living, Arcadia, CA.
· Project Architect Mesa Assisted Living, Mesa AZ.
· Project Architect Agoura Hills Assisted Living, Agoura Hills, CA.
RETAIL - COMMERCIAL
· Project Manager for a number of Fashion, Clothing, Jewelry, and Computing Hardware stores in Latin America.
· Project management and construction administration of over 80 YUM! Brands Restaurants in the US, Mexico and Latin America, Including first pre-manufactured KFC for Latin America.
· International Design Manager for Starbucks Coffee Co. with over 40 projects completed in LatAm, providing support to other regions and markets in Asia Pacific, Greater China, and EMEA. Managing an annual Construction budget of $12M
· Design Development of the Drive thru prototype for Starbucks International markets, (UK and Latin America).
· Various Office buildings in Southern California and the Pacific Northwest.
· Project Architect for various Grupo Anderson's Restaurant Bars in Mexico.
· Project Manager for Enterprise Rent-a-Car Regional HQ in Redlands, CA
· Project Manager for various Enterprise-Rent-a-Car POS in the West Coast
· Project Manager for various Rite Aid Projects in Southern CA
· Design Development of the Drive thru prototype for Starbucks International markets, (UK and Latin America).
· Architect Project Manager for over 30 Rubio's Mexican Grill Restaurants in California and Arizona.
· Architect Project Manager of various Wendy's Old Fashion Burgers in the US and Mexico.
· Architect Project Manager of various Round Table Pizza Restaurants in WA State.
· Project Architect for Sundance Grill Restaurant in Richland WA.
· Project Architect for various Grupo Anderson's Restaurant Bars in Mexico
· Project Manager for Zool' Bar in Tijuana, BC
· Project Manager Undicci Bar in Mexico
· Project Manager for BarZelona Bar in Mexico
SPECIALTY
· Design of Fixed Base Operation Hangars at (GIG) Spokane, WA; Pasco, WA; and (GDL) Guadalajara, MX Airports.
· Radio Universidad de Guadalajara, 2 stories TX Cabin and Orchestra Recording Studio.
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
· International Design Manager Renzi Design Studio Yakima, WA
· International Design Manager Starbucks Coffee Company Seattle, WA
· Architectural Project Manager JDR Architects Corona, CA
· Project Manager Hochhauser Blatter Architects Santa Barbara, CA
· Project Manager KDF Architecture Yakima, WA
· Project Architect TLT Architects PS Pasco, WA
· Sr. Project Manager / Partner Arquitectonica Diseño Guadalajara, MX
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
USGBC Green Roof Design 101 2006 Green Roof for Healthy Cities
Green Building Basics and LEED 2008 USGBC
STARBUCKS INTERNAL MANAGER DEVELOPMENT
Foundations of Management 2007
Talent Management, A critical part of every leader’s job 2008
Situational Leadership 2008
Servant Leadership 2008
Project Management, Competencies, and Structure 2008
Increasing Human Effectiveness 2008
Universidad de Guadalajara, School of Architecture GPA 4.0 2 Yr 1997
Masters of Architecture (Professional Degree)
Universidad de Guadalajara, School of Architecture GPA 3.6 5 Yr 1991
Bachelor of Architecture
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
AIA Washington State Central Chapter Chapter Secretary 2004
Architecture for Humanity Architectural and Design Services
Veteran of Foreign Wars Chapter 379 Architectural Services
PostChile Architects for Catastrophe Relief Design Services
LICENSES & MEMBERSHIPS
AIA Assoc. Member Architect license in Mexico Interpreter Spanish / English
NCARB Record US Green Building Council International Code Council
The Construction Specification Institute Architecture for Humanity PostChile Architects for Disaster Relief
GIRT Scale test
GRIT 4.916 Brief GRIT 4.875 Consistency 4.833 Perseverance 5 Ambition 5
AWARDS / HONORS
First Place Best Luxury Residential Project - Colegio de Arquitectos de Jalisco, 1994
Small Firm of the Year, TLT Architects, Better Business Bureau, 1999
Project of the Year Nomination KDF Architecture AIA Central WA Chapter, 2003
Starbucks International Store Design of the year (2 Stores) Nominations 2009
External Links
References - http://www.linkedin.com/in/jalfredorenteria
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