Chanel Flores
Resume
BWBR
Saint Paul, MN - Remote
June 2022 - June 2024
Experienced Job Captain specializing in healthcare design with a focus on Behavioral Health, Women & Children, and Emergency Services. Proficient in developing construction documents and responsible for rigorous quality assurance processes. Implemented innovative evidence-based design principles to create therapeutic environments for patients. Demonstrated success in leading
and mentoring design teams across multiple time zones.
Chanel Flores Design LLC
Established Fall 2020
Established during the pandemic to collaborate with local architects to alleviate California’s housing crisis by implementing updated regulations to permit ADUs. Expanded to provide design consultations and project managements services for home owners, builders and firm owners alike.
Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners
New York, NY
June 2018 -October 2020
Focused on historic preservation, restoration and master planning for Higher Ed & Religious institutions. Client’s key contact for comprehensive professional reports to designate scope and phases to facilitate engagement with capital campaigns. Prepared and delivered public forum and stakeholder presentations.
Spagnolo Group Architects
New York, NY
Summer 2018
Developed drawing set for tech-forward building space which builds and funds early-stage, high-growth companies. Produced drawing set for large scale high end residential project. Exclusive use of BIM.
Rafael Vinoly Architects
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
Montclair, NJ
April 2017 - February 2018
Gained experience in Healthcare and residential. Instituted mentorship program for NCARB AXP guidance. Led growth initiatives and facilitated Continuing Education opportunities to promote firm expansion.
RHG Architecture & Design
Montclair, NJ
HBC Architect
New York, NY
September 2015 - October 2017
Developed prototype for Chef Jose Andres’ TFG multiple food concepts with locations nationwide. Involved in all phases of project from SD to CA for retail and hospitality project types. Reviewed submittals, responded to RFIs.
June 2014- July 2015
Contributed to adaptive reuse projects, specialized in residential, retail and hospitality. Maintained materials library & primary contact for all vendors. Liaison to contractors and consultants in office and on site.
Watt Architects
Asbury Park, NJ
Intern Summer 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.