Rafael Piedra de la Cuadra

C/Donoso Cortés nº34 3ºC Madrid SPAIN

Mob: 622004048

e-mail: rafaelpiedradelacuadra@gmail.com

Personal Profile

A recently qualified Architect with Masters Degree in Building Structures. Obtained some experience by designing and managing a renovation project. Methodical, meticulous and courteous in approach. Looking for a position that commensurate my qualifications where I can add value to an organisation.

Skills I.T Proficiency: Advanced AutoCAD, Advanced Rhino, Advanced SAP 2000,

3D Vray, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Corel Draw, basic SketchUp, CYPEcad, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook Express.

Languange Skills: Native Spanish Speaking, English and Basic French

Education Sep 2012 – Sep 2013 Polytechnic University of Madrid Sep 2006 – Jun 2012 University of Seville Sep 2004 – Jun 2006 Francisco Herrera Seville High School Other Language courses taken during Summer School Holidays

Certificates Obtained Master’s Degree in Building Structures Degree in Architectural Studies First Cambridge ESOL Certificate in English DELF A2 Certificate in French

Other: Driving License (Cat B)

Career History

June 2013 – December 2013 Employer – Self-Employed Business Sector – Construction Position – Architect, Designer and Project Manager Reporting to – The Project Sponsor / Owner

Responsibilities:

• Assessed the structure of the property before the start of the project, • Set-up a meeting with the Customer to discuss his needs, • Drafted plans for the interior designing of the property and had these

reviewed and accepted by the customer, • Found and engaged contractors to work on the project, • Set-up a meeting and discussed the project plan and timing of the project, • Managed the project from start to finish making sure that it was delivered in

time and within budget, • Handled unforeseen circumstances that arose while working on the project, • Project Closure meeting with the client discussing the project outcome.

Acheivements:

• Delivered the project in time • Delivered the project within budget even though unforeseen circumstances

arose.

September 2011 – January 2012 (University Placement ) Employer – La Panaderia Studios Business Sector – Architecture Design Position – Assistant Designer Reporting to – Company Architect Responsibilities:

• Worked within a team to design the ideal house for various kinds of families,

• Produced Rendered 2D and 3D plans, • Prepared a Power Point presentation on the project, • Presented the project to the rest of the company.

Acheivements:

• Delivered in working as part of a team • Time-management skills as the project had tight deadlines.

Other Interests

• Hand Drawing • Playing Football