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Gerardo Galicia

Senior Architect
CDMX
Gerardo Galicia

Summary

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising teams.


Passionate and accomplished Co-Owner with track record of success in business development, customer service and team building. Possesses entrepreneurial spirit, deep understanding of market trends, and keen eye for growth opportunities.


With +17 years of experience & +200,000sqm. of Architectural Design: High-Rise Buildings, High-End Residential, Multi-family, Hospitality (Hotels & Restaurants) Shopping Centers, Retail, Offices, Cultural, Mixed-Use Developments, Master Plan, Social Housing. + a Public Market Remodeling & Laboratory for the Mexico City's government .


Persistent leader eager to grow organizations and to secure entry-level Senior Architect position or similar . Ready to help achieving company goals.


Overview

18
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages

Work History

Accidental Architectural Studio
CDMX

Co-Founder & CEO
06.2013 - 07.2023

Job overview

    • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
    • +100,000m2 of Architectural Design completed (+-40 projects) Coordinating clients, consultants, contractors & specialists. In Mexico City & other 6 states within Mexico.
    • 6 projects completed in all phases ( SD, DD & CD) until 100% operation or sale.
    • Improved operational efficiencies to reduce costs and improve productivity.

National & International Private Clients
Hybrid

Freelance Architect
05.2006 - 07.2023

Job overview

    • Works Nationally (Mexico City & Sayulita) & Internationally (California & Vermont, US). Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies.
    • 10 Design Projects: 6 Residential, 2 Retail & 2 Hotels (1 new & 1 remodeling). Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
    • On-site Research on sustainability & building technologies , in +50 cities & 20 countries among Europe, America & Asia.
    • Hybrid-Work-Residencies. Nationally : Riviera Nayarit (2 years), Riviera Maya (4 months), Chiapas (4 months), Yucatan Peninsula (2 months) & Oaxaca Coast (1 month). Internationally : Virginia, US (1 year), New York City, US (6 months) & Europe (8 months).

'Post-Industrial Atlampa: New Gateway to the Urban Center of Mexico City'
CDMX

Project Leader & General Director
10.2019 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • ž Sustainable Micro-City, Master Plan & Urban Mixed-Use Regeneration, that impact local Economic Development. Winner of 'LAC CITIES CHALLENGE' by Inter-American Development Bank (IBD) .
  • Coordinated Directors: Ministry of Urban Development & Housing (SEDUVI) & Ministry of Economic Development (SEDECO). President of Mexican Chamber Construction Industry (CMIC CDMX) & School of Architecture, UNAM .
  • Defined responsibilities, duties and roles of each team member.
  • Planned, executed and promoted total of 31 Urban- Architectural projects. Provided ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting and managed cost allocation.
  • Managed team meetings and discussed project's goals and objectives.

Palma
Riviera Nayarit

Partner & Construction Supervisor
02.2020 - 03.2021

Job overview

    • 8 Built Residential projects: Bungalow, House & Swimming pool in Litibú. Mirlo House, Nicoya House remodeling, Villas Chiripa (6 Suites), Bungalow Bollinger & Mark House, in Sayulita.
    • Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support contractors and enforced compliance with local regulations.
    • Provided outstanding service to all clients, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
    • Stayed informed on industry developments and market trends to gain competitive advantage.

Productora
CDMX

Lead Architect / Project Director
07.2011 - 12.2014

Job overview

    • Project Leader of 800-seat Teopanzolco Auditorium , with Arch. Isaac Broid. Morelos, Mexico. 7,000m2. Winner 'Oscar Niemeyer Award' 2018 & Winner 'The American Architecture Prize', Cultural Building. 2017. Coordinated with cross-functional teams, and specialized consultants to improve structure sustainability and design.
    • Project Leader of CAF Headquarters (Development Bank of Latin America). 25-story Mixed-Use Towers (2) in Caracas, Venezuela. 60,000m2. Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
    • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
    • 3D specialist & walk-through for 'LIMAC. Contemporary Art Museum'. Lima, Perú. 18,000m2.

LBR&A. Architect Benjamin Romano
CDMX

Project Architect & Construction Supervisor
01.2008 - 06.2011

Job overview

    • Reforma Tower. Skyscraper/ High-rise. 244m, 57 levels, LEED Platinum. CDMX . 77, 000m2. Winner 'Best skyscraper @world', by International High Rise Award 2018. Gold Medal, Offices, XIV Biennial of Mexican Architecture 2016.
    • Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise Design Development and Construction Drawings and documentation.
    • Tres Picos Tower. 10 levels + Robotic Parking system. CDMX. 3,900m2. Silver Medal, Offices, XI Biennial of Mexican Architecture 2010.
    • Analyzed and applied new technologies to improve functionality of designs.

FR-EE. Arch. Fernando Romero
CDMX

Project Architect & 3D Specialist
01.2007 - 12.2007

Job overview

  • Interpreted sketches to create 3D modeling and texture optimization of Soumaya Museum. 16,000m2.
  • Responsible for 3D Model of Plaza Carso Master plan. Mixed‐use: High‐rise Commercial, Residential & Cultural. 48,000m2.
  • Open Competition Winner: 'El Eco Experimental Museum Annex'.

Architectural images, Inc. Arch. Viktor Galov
Herndon, Virginia

Junior Architect
01.2006 - 12.2006

Job overview

  • Elaborated Physical models & utilized ArchiCAD to complete 3d Models.

Education

Quantic School of Business And Technology
Washington D.C, USA

Post-graduate Studies (EMBA) from Business Foundations 100%.
05.2021 - 12.2021

University Overview

UNAM & WAAC, Virginia Tech
CDMX, Mexico & Virginia, USA.

5-year University Degree
07.2000 - 05.2007

University Overview

Skills

Flexible and Adaptable

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Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Strada Scholarship Award for Emerging Leaders , by Quantic School (Council for Higher Education Accreditation). 2021.
  • Winner of LAC CITIES CHALLENGE by IBD. 2019.
  • 'Redensification SLP' exhibited @Ninth World Urban Forum WUF9. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 2018
  • Winner of "From Territory to Inhabitant Competition" by INFONAVIT & MOS Arch. Built @ APAN Housing Laboratory 2017
  • Oriente 7 16, "Building of the Year 2017" nominee by ArchDaily.
  • Fully Funded Scholarship , 1-year program, at WACC, Virginia Tech . 2006

Software

Autodesk 3Ds Max

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

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Timeline

Quantic School of Business And Technology
Post-graduate Studies (EMBA) from Business Foundations 100%.
05.2021 - 12.2021
Partner & Construction Supervisor
Palma
02.2020 - 03.2021
Project Leader & General Director
'Post-Industrial Atlampa: New Gateway to the Urban Center of Mexico City'
10.2019 - 12.2022
Co-Founder & CEO
Accidental Architectural Studio
06.2013 - 07.2023
Lead Architect / Project Director
Productora
07.2011 - 12.2014
Project Architect & Construction Supervisor
LBR&A. Architect Benjamin Romano
01.2008 - 06.2011
Project Architect & 3D Specialist
FR-EE. Arch. Fernando Romero
01.2007 - 12.2007
Freelance Architect
National & International Private Clients
05.2006 - 07.2023
Junior Architect
Architectural images, Inc. Arch. Viktor Galov
01.2006 - 12.2006
UNAM & WAAC, Virginia Tech
5-year University Degree
07.2000 - 05.2007
Gerardo GaliciaSenior Architect