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