Chanel Flores
BWBR
Job Captain
Remote
June 2022 -Current
Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners
Architectural Designer II-III
New York, NY
June 2018 -October 2020
Responsible for project managing Private Education Interior Renovation/ restoration in programming SD-CA phases. Involved in high level Master Planning to prestigious Religious Institution, delivered and presented proposed Cost Plan design options directly to board members. Coordinated all consultants directly including MEPS, Cost Estimator, Code & Zoning Experts, and Surveyors.
Member of the "Open Channel" in office team which organized and hosted cultural and educational events within the office.
Leader and mentor of in-office study program to assist underrepresented groups in architecture obtain NCARB licensure.
Spagnolo Group Architects
Architectural Designer II
New York, NY
Summer 2018
Short term freelance designer brought on to the New York team of a Boston based firm. Experience included schematic design of restaurant concept prototype, Mixed use development in the greater Boston area, and utilized Virtual Design and Construction technology to design Green Bay Packers' VC firm TitletownTech in Wisconsin.
Rafael Vinoly Architects
Architectural Designer II
London, UK
Spring 2018
Work through Permitted Paid Engagement Visa in UK for completion of Marble Arch Place Construction Document Set. Mixed use and occupancy included two towers of commercial and residential spaces with unobstructed views to Hyde Park. Production experience working in complex BIM coordination with a series of Revit and Rhino models. Coordinated highly confidential client's customizations and desires for private residential FFE and finishes for both interiors and terraces.
Frequently visited project site to report progress of construction and observe progress.
Insite Design Studio
Architectural Designer I
New York, NY
April 2017 - February 2018
Introduced to Healthcare, small residential, and Hospitality. Projects ranged from tenant fit out to building additions and new construction. Responded directly to Principal Architect and assisted in managing less experienced architectural designers including AXP guidance. Organize and implement Office Design Standards for consistency and quality control. Arranged Networking and Continuing Education Opportunities to promote firm's growth.
HBC Architect
Architectural Designer I
New York, NY
September 2015 - April 2017
Direct support to Project Manager for entire duration of experience at firm. Developed prototype for multimillion dollar food concept with locations nationwide. Multiple retail location- Main point of contact for Client, DOB, Engineers and Landlord, in place of Project Manager. Involved in all stages of project from concept to construction and punch lists. Reviewed GC submittals, responded to RFIs coordinated all CA information. Extensive use of AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel and Word.
RHG Architecture & Design
Intern Architect II
Montclair, NJ
September 2014- July 2015
Responsibilities were production based, translated 2D sketches to 3D concepts and presentation drawings for client use. Gained a knowledge in commercial adaptive reuse projects, retail, and high end residential remodels and additions.
Drafted Construction Documents using AutoCAD to Revit. Compiled specifications, estimate costs, data reports. Maintained sample library acted as liaison with vendors, scheduled vendor visits and organized material orders documentation.
Extensive use of AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Excel and Word.
Juice Basin
9-1-1 Freelance Designer
Asbury Park, Montclair, Jersey City, NJ
2012- Current
"GO-TO" consultant for all things design related since Juice Basin's doors first opened in 2012. Work over a decade includes survey and drafted detailed drawings of spaces, company growth through wholesale & retail locations. Specified equipment upcycled equipment and materials to exceed company's carbon footprint. Developed plans needed for growth from prototype to scalable manufacturing space. From Fit out to punch list, led on schedule completion of three outpost retail locations. Provided practical landscape design and mural ideas for proposal of exterior redesign of desirable outdoor space.
Watt Architects
Intern Architect
Asbury Park, NJ
Summer Internship 2011, 2012
Created 3D and 2D drawings (perspectives and renderings) to propose multiple concepts. Experience translating AutoCAD 2D plans to Revit 3D. Compiled data for preliminary plans and all meetings, reported to senior
architect directly. Involved in various projects, gained knowledge and experience from initial concept to finishes.
Job Captain responsible for coordinating and producing drawings for complex projects in the Healthcare sector.