MELANIE
PASTRANA
WORK EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE ARCHITECT / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
TAYLORMADE ENTERPRISES LLC (Maryland, USA) DEC 2021
A R C H I T E C T – Present
PERSONAL PROFILE
A dedicated Architect with demonstrated
experience in Architectural Design,
Construction and Project Management.
CONTACT DETAILS
44 Ledesma St
Modern site East,
Baguio City Philippines 2600
PH Phone: -
US Phone : -
Email:-LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mnpastrana/
LICENSES
Architecture License no. 37231
Professional Regulations Commission
Manila ph, January 2016
ACADEMIC HISTORY
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Architecture,-
Consistent Dean's Lister
Executive Secretary of the
Student Supreme Council
Campaign Manager for the
School of Engineering and Architecture Student Council
Member School of Engineering and
Architecture Honor Society
Creates Designs for Photovoltaic Solar Systems for real estate
properties microgrid for energy efficiency
Produces shop drawings and construction working drawings for the
site team in consideration of site conflicts
Sources sub-contractors and procures materials, furniture and
fixtures within the given budget
Negotiates and creates contracts for sub contractors to cover their
full scope of works.
Ensures all drawings are up to local building code and facilitates
application of local permits
Tracks daily progress through daily logs and construction
coordination meetings with contractors
MY PRO HANDY (Toronto, Canada) FEB 2022 – APRIL 2022
Created a quote template for Fencing Projects for various Fencing
Styles
Coordinated project site team and office team to ensure complete
project documentation
Ensured Projects are within budget and schedule through
comprehensive reports
Trains team on utilization of project management program Builder
Trend
ACECON (Vaughn, Canada) FEB 2022 – APRIL 2022
Create subcontracts and purchase orders in a timely manner based
on the drawings and specifications provided
Sourced project materials and subcontractors for all project sites
and negotiated on the optimal costs.
Lobbied Request for Information (RFI) to consultants and tracks a
records of responses, submittals and revisions
EXACT MATCH MASONRY STAINING (Pennsylvania,
USA) MAR 2021 – AUG 2021
Developed a strategic workflow from client intake, quote production
and service agreement issuance that is efficient and fast
converting more leads to sales.
Coordinated project site team and office team to ensure complete
project documentation
Ensured Projects are within budget and schedule through
comprehensive reports
ASSISTANT MANAGER
OKADA MANILA , MAY 2019 – MAY 2021
Implemented an efficient handover strategy workflow for
contractor completion minimizing back and forth from construction
to operations.
Managed a team of International Consultants to review As-Built
Drawings vs Actual Built Environment for an accurate turn-over to
Facilities Management records.
Centralized creation, handling, and review of construction
documents.
Reduced processing time for Change Order Claims, Project
Managers Instructions by creating a workflow sequence among
project consultants – Contractors, Construction Managers,
Quantity Surveying Team, and Client from 4 weeks to just 1 week
approval boosting efficiency and ensuring complete
documentation.
Reconciled Original Tender, Contract Documents, and actual Built
Construction Scope to minimize over payment and close-out
WORK EXPERIENCE
AFFILIATIONS
United Architects of the Philippines
LANGUAGES
English, C2 (Advance / Mastery)
Equivalent to a CPE,
an IELTS band score of 9
or 120 at TOEFL iBT
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ARCHITECT
DESIGN COORDINATES INC, OCT 2016 – MAR 2019
Spearheaded site meetings for progress checks and coordination of
the trade contractors awarded for the project.
Executed site safety protocols across each project site
Coordinated the Bidding Process of multiple projects from PreQualification, Tender Submission, Release of Bidding Instructions,
Bid Acceptance, Review and Negotiation.
Conducted Site Inspections ensuring adherence to Construction
Drawings and Quality Control through a Quality Management
System that has been certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards
Monitored the timely completion of each work breakdown structure
to accommodate for early finishes in scheduling.
DESIGN OFFICER
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Multi-tasking
Time Management
Written and Verbal Communication
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Decision Making
Conflict Resolution
Leadership
Adaptability
Teamwork
Autocadd Drafting and Design
SketchUP
3DStudio Max
Lumion
Photoshop
Primavera Scheduling tool
MS Office
Google Docs and Office
DISC PROFILE
42% DOMINANCE
60% INFLUENCE
48% STEADINESS
88% COMPLIANCE
SM ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT, APR 2016 –
OCT 2016
Orchestrated the completion of Interior-Fit Out projects for fashion
retail affiliates, 7 projects in the span of only 6 months.
Accelerated the design development phase of each project by
developing a templated standard design for the client’s brand.
Facilitated design cohesion in between trade engineers –
Mechanical, Electrical, Sanitary, Plumbing and Fire Protection
through constant communication reducing on-site errors and
clashes.
Streamlined local building permit application for the projects
accomplished through expediting necessary forms and drawings
resulting in a faster permit issuance and local code compliance.
Yielded over 90% success rate in catering to Service Maintenance
Requests of Retail Shop Nationwide.
APPRENTICE / ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT
NS MANGIO AND ASSOCIATE ARCHITECTS, APR 2014- MAR
2016
Produced complete working drawings for luxury high-end
residences and condominiums in an accurate and timely fashion
through Autocadd.
Assembled a workflow for 3D realistic visualization for Perspective
and Walk-through / Fly Through Animation through programs
Sketchup – Vray – Lumion and 3DS Max – Vray.
Assisted in construction implementation through immediate
responses to Contractors RFI and On-site Revisions
Advocated for green and energy efficient design in the projects
handled bringing in savings for the client and end users.
Curated a database of trusted trade contractors and suppliers
minimizing efforts in shortlisting, request for quotations and
material sourcing.
