Crystal L. Cervantez, M. Arch., LEED AP
Summary of Qualifications:
14 years of professional experience in design and construction, including Architectural Design, computer drafting and Construction Management.
Major Strengths:
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, ArchiCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, Microsoft Office & more.
• Strong problem solving skills, innovative and resourceful
• Professional, positive, with a friendly attitude
• Enthusiastic self-starter with a quick learning ability
Education:
Project Management Certificate, Colorado State University
Master of Architecture, University of Colorado at Denver
• Freedom by Design – Project Manager (volunteer) for design and construction of handicapped ramps for the needy.
• American Institute of Architecture Students
• United States Green Building Council – conference 2006 volunteer
• Study abroad in Rome & Europe for 2 months
Bachelor of Science, Colorado State University
Major: Interior Design
Minor: Construction Management
• American Society of Interior Designers
• Scholarship recipient for the “Sustainable Design Symposium”,
Estes Park, CO
Professional Experience:
2007 – 2008 Buchannan Yonushewski Group, Denver CO
Design/Build
Position: Architectural Job Captain
Software used: AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Photoshop, Sketchup, Microsoft office
• One Lincoln Park, Denver CO
Mixed Use Condominium building, 32 stories, 180 units
Personal roles: reviewed and responded to submittals, RFI’s,
sketches and shop drawings; updated As-built drawing set.
• Aromor Apartments, Denver CO
Adaptive reuse of 66 unit, historical Landmark building for Mercy
Housing
Personal Roles: designer responsible for coordination and
production of drawing set; attended all design and
construction meetings; direct contact with client, consultants
and city officials.
Mar 2000 – 2005 Terra Verde Architects, LLC, Boulder, CO
Architecture, Design/Build
Position: Architectural Designer
Software used: Architectural Desktop, AutoCAD 2006, Photoshop, SketchUp, Microsoft office
• Managed and produced multiple custom residential projects
• Coordinated budgeting, purchasing and specifications for mountain
resort project
• Spearheaded the Interior Design department - marketing, bidding, designing and billing my services.
Jan 1999 – Mar 2000 Nichols Design Group, LLC, Golden, CO
Architecture
Position: Architectural Designer
Software used: AutoCAD, Microsoft office
• Design development, construction documents, and structural drafting
• Construction project estimating for builder clients
Jun 1997 – Jan 1999 MCDS Inc., Denver, CO
General Contractor
Position: Project Manager
Software used: AutoCAD, Primavera, Microsoft project, Microsoft office
• Managed 5-7 tenant finish projects at a time
• Tasks included: scheduling, budgeting, bid coordination, estimating, site supervision; direct contact with clients,
end-users, architects, subcontractors, and consultants
Dec 1995 – Jun 1997 Mark Twain Homes, Fort Collins, CO
Home Builder
Position: Designer/ Draftsperson
Software used: AutoCAD, Primavera, Microsoft office
• Customized standard floor plans for home buyers
• Office I.T. Tasks
Dec 1992 – Jun 1998 United States Army Reserves
Position: Specialist – Crane Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
• Quarry operations at Buckley Air Force Base
• Crane, front-end loader, 5-ton dump trucks, fork lift