MARIA ARAUJO
Architect - Estimator & designer
Experience__________________________________________________________________
(Brooklyn New York, remote)
03/2024 - 05/2025
Managed the bidding process for a GC consistently following up on request of proposals, identifying and securing
the best subcontractors aligned with the project requirements.
Successful closure of over 6 projects up to 18 stories high in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Oversaw comprehensive Document Management and thorough plan review to ensure accurate scope definition.
Quantity surveying (Take offs), detailed analysis and quantification using Bluebeam Revu or Planswift, adhering to
all plan specifications of over 20 scopes.
Continuous communication with subcontractors, architects, and coordinators throughout the process for revisions,
RFIs, and submittals.
Junior Estimator - Prestige Construction, NY LLC
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Foreign Exchange (FX) Advisor/Operator - GrupoDar
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(Maracaibo, onsite)
10/2023 - 03/2024
Guidance and execution of Client-centric trade operations for individuals and corporate entities.
Executed successful buy and sell orders, over 30 clients in a day.
Operated effectively under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment characterized by market volatility and
demanding client requests.
Built and maintained strong, trust-based relationships with both individual and corporate clients, upholding the
highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct with a database of over 400 clients.
(Freelance) 2020 - Present
Interior Designer - Independent
● Created and delivered interior design projects for residential and small-scale commercial projects in Maracaibo,
focusing on a deeply client-driven approach tailored to their lifestyle or business needs.
● Established trust-based relationships through client interviews and meetings, ensuring a clear understanding of
needs and transparent process communication.
● Conceptualized innovative solutions to maximize project potential, incorporating client feedback; findings
addressed successfully cut down 10% of the project budget, keeping aesthetics and trends requested by client.
● Produced comprehensive project deliverables, including mood boards, drafting detailed plans, specifications, 3D
renders, and schedules for contractors and seamless project coordination.
(Maracaibo, onsite)
05/2020 - 10/2023
Managed daily operational tasks for a clothing factory, to ensure smooth flow on the sales floor and in the
production area.
Directed administrative management and accounting functions, maintaining up-to-date financial records and
ensuring continuous business operations.
Developed and implemented strategic plans to optimize production processes and operational efficiency up to
200% improvement.
Responsible for employee performance, ensuring high-quality production within tight delivery timelines, making
up to 20 pieces per day.
Delegated and instructed tasks to assistants, effectively managing inventory, sales, training, and strict quality
controls.
Assistant Manager - Marroca Uniforms
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Education__________________________________________________________________
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch).
Rafael Urdaneta University. Maracaibo, Venezuela
Graduated: 2019
Thesis approved for publication: Interaction and Entrepreneurship Center to renew the urban image of Santa Lucia - (not
published)
Hard Skills
●Project Bidding (Pipeline Suite, Asana, Email)
● Subcontractor Management
● Document Management (Asana, Dropbox)
● Administrative Management (Google docs, Microsoft Office)
● Operational Onsite employee management
● Take off / quantity survey (Bluebeam Revu, Planswift)
● Architecture Plan Drafting (AutoCad, Sketchup, Revit)
● 3D rendering (Sketchup + Enscape and basic V-ray, Dialux)
● Documentation & Specification
Soft Skills
● Active listening and assertive communication, spoken and
written.
● Dedicated to meet standards, personal and shared goals for
each role.
● Identifying issues & solving through creativity.
● Exploring and using resources available or processes.
improvement & innovations.
● Trust-based and high moral conduct.
● High attention to instructions across all tasks and processes.
Language_____________________________________________ Spanish (native) & English B2
