MAURICIO FERRER - ARCHITECT, LEED AP

437 SW 7 ST. APT. 305 a MIAMI FL. 33130

PHONE: 786 285 1785 a E-MAIL: mf8d3c9c@westpost.net

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Eight years of experience in the architecture and construction industry managing
projects from the early stages of schematic design and design development, thro
ugh production of construction documents, and following and supervising the proj
ectas execution during its construction until completion.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS
* Outstanding architectural and planning design capabilities
* Critical thinker and quick learner
* Great organizational, planning and problem solving skills
* Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
* Experience managing others and delegating tasks as needed
* Ability to simultaneously manage several projects and demanding schedules
* Committed, flexible and dedicated to accomplish projectas goals
* Proficient knowledge of planning ordinances and building regulatory codes
* Extensive experience in project coordination with engineers and other construc
tion trades
* Extensive experience in project permitting and construction administration
* Proficient in Microsoft office applications and AutoCAD
* Knowledge of Photoshop, Corel Draw, 3dMax, Revit, ArchiCAD, and Primavera
* Fluent in Spanish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BORROTO ARCHITECTS, Miami, FL - Oct. 2000 a" Dec. 2008
Position: Project Architect / Job Captain
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Developed the project design with the senior architect
* Created design proposals based on the clientas needs, project scope and local
zoning regulations
* Managed the projectas design phases and the production of drawings on each pha
se
* Managed and supervised junior CAD drafters on the preparation of design drawin
gs, and construction documents
* Coordinated and supervised the projectas design with engineers and other disci
plines
* Reviewed the project design proposal during permitting process to ensure the c
ompliance of plans with the local and federal codes
* Reviewed along with the senior architect and the owner bid proposals documents
, cost estimates, and construction schedules
* Supervised the project execution on site to ensure the constructionas complian
ce with the plans and project schedule
* Reviewed and responded contractoras request for information
* Reviewed contractoras applications for payment and their compliance with the s
cope of work and the procurement of materials on site
SELECTED PROJECTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Lanai Townhouses
* Scope: 24,000 S.F. 10 townhouses condominium. (Un-built, building permit grant
ed)
* Responsible for the design of key features in response to the cityas building
department comments that were crucial for the projectas permit approval.
Bay Harbor Gardens
* Scope: 30,000 S.F. 11 units low-rise luxury condominium. (Un-built, building p
ermit granted)
* Responsible for obtaining the approval of the projectas design and scope from
the cityas board of planning and the community.
Grove Club Condominium
* Scope: 36,200 S.F. 20 units low-rise luxury condominium.
* Responsible for successfully adapting the projectas original scope, 60 executi
ve suites condo-hotel, to its new one, while keeping the facades that were appro
ved by the cityas board of architects.
Khourias Residence
* Scope: 9,300 average S.F. single family home. (Joint venture with foreign arc
hitect)
* Responsible for successfully adapting the projectas design to comply with the
local zoning and building regulations, provided construction supervision, and re
sponsible of project changes on site required due to its complexity.
Airport Travel Inn
* Scope: 14,800 S.F. 24 suites hotel.
* Managed along with the senior architect the design development of the project
to fulfill site limitations and comply with the owneras desired unitas density.
Responsible for the projectas building permit approval despite of siteas locatio
n in a zone of conditional use.
Super-Warehouses
* Scope: 50,000 S.F. warehouse building. (Un-built)
* Provided value engineer to project owners by suggesting a tilt-up wall structu
re instead of the typical concrete framed construction, allowing the shortening
of the construction schedule and a better finished building.
Villaverde Shopping Center
* Scope: 9,800 S.F. strip mall.
* Responsible for successfully adapting the design of the project to meet the re
quirements of a banking branch that would occupy part of it.
The Key Colony Plaza
* Scope: 31,500 S.F. retail and office center.
* Managed along with the senior architect the design development of the project
throughout all phases, coordinated the production of the construction documents,
and provided construction supervision. Responsible for adapting the projectas d
esign to meet the requirements of leased tenants.
Key Biscayne Professional Building
* Scope: 15,000 S.F. interior offices built-up.
* Responsible for providing solutions that allowed adapting an old building to c
omply with current regulations of the life safety code.
Palmer Clinic
* Scope: 5,000 S.F. interior doctoras office built-up.
* Responsible for providing solutions that allowed the installation of large and
 heavy medical equipment inside an existing building.

EDUCATION
Florida International University
Master of Science in Construction Management a" January 2009 - April 2010
Graduated on top 10% of class.
Universidad Javeriana (Bogot*, Colombia)
Bachelor in Architecture -- June 1993 a" April 1999

CERTIFICATIONS & REGISTRATIONS

NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards)
Architectas Registration a" October 2009 - Present
OSHA 30 Hr. Certified
Occupational Safety & Health Administration Certification -- February 2010
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional --
May 2009
Professional National Council of Architecture
Colombian Architectas Registration -- Dec. 1999

AFFILIATIONS
Golden Key International Honor Society

REFERENCES

Given upon request