Joaquin J Pineda

8865 NW 118 Street | Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018 | (305) 469–6164 | Jpine018@fiu.edu 

Objective

Versatile architecture student with a design background seeking a full-time position within an innovative environment at an architecture firm with a focus on contemporary issues and sustainability. Team-oriented fast learner with an attitude geared towards growth. Effective intercultural communicator in writing, speaking and visual data.

EDUCATION

 (2015)

  • Florida International University Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
    • Awards: Design Recognition for Thesis 
    • Honors: Dean’s List (Spring 2013-Present)
    • GPA: 3.6/4.0

 (2009)

  • Barbara Goleman Senior High School (3 yrs. Drafting & AutoCAD design)
    • Awards: Bright Futures Scholarship  

EXPERIENCE

(June 2014 - February 2015)

  • ShadeFLA - Lead Designer
    • Consulted clients with shade solutions for residential and commercial applications
    • Communicated directly with clients, architects, project managers, designers, and engineers to execute projects 
    • Designed traditional/custom canopies, sail shades, retractable/fixed canopies, traditional/custom awnings, and sometimes the spaces beneath them
    • Traveled to project sites and coordinated with project managers and engineers on design decisions and gathered measurements
    • Quoted projects on a case by case basis
    • Created and presented graphics to sell ideas to clients

exhibitionS|AwardS 

(2015)

  • Managua Identity Nodes (Design Recognition Award for Masters Thesis Project)

 (2013)

  • Re-imagining the Miami Beach Convention Center (featured at BEA International Gallery, FIU)
  • Complaint-Lincoln Road Pavilion Spring Design Charrette (awarded 2nd Place)
  • Schnebly's Winery facility and landscape addition/extension (awarded 1st Place) 
  • Wayfinding and Signage for Rebecca Towers (awarded 2nd Place by the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach) 

 (2012) 

  • Urban Typologies in Downtown Miami, FL mixeduse infill housing (displayed at BEA International Gallery, FIU) 
  • Infill housing in Savannah, GA (exhibited at BEA International Gallery, FIU) 

(2011) 

  • Habitation in the Urban Fabric (featured at BEA International Gallery, FIU)

(2010) 

  • The Way-Station (displayed at BEA International Gallery, FIU) 
  • Landscape Organizations (exhibited at BEA International Gallery, FIU) 

SOFTWARE

  • Autodesk Revit Architecture 2013-2010
  • Autodesk Project Vasari Beta 3, Beta 2
  • Autodesk AutoCAD 2013-2010
  • Autodesk Maya 2013-2010
  • Ecotect Analysis 2011
  • Google SketchUp Pro 2014, 8
  • Google Earth
  • Rhinoceros 5, 4
  • Adobe InDesign CS6-CS4
  • Adobe Photoshop CS6-CS4
  • Adobe Illustrator CS6-CS4
  • Microsoft Word 2013, 2010
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2013, 2010
  • Microsoft Excel 2013, 2010
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP 

skills

  • Exceptional organization and time management with ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure
  • Excellent oral and written intercultural communication in English and Spanish
  • Prodigious architectural analysis and design
  • High level sketching, drawing, painting and model making
  • High level conceptual and technical 3D modelling
  • Superior photorealistic and conceptual 2D and 3D rendering and visualization
  • Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) and sustainability
  • Ability to quickly learn new things and work effectively as part of a team