Fernando Abreu

EDUCATION
2009-2011
Master of Construction Management
School of Engineering of the Autonomous School of Yucatán, Mexico
2008-2009
Course in Structures
School of Engineering of the Autonomous School of Yucatán, Mexico
2001-2006
Bachelor of Architecture

• Fall 2005 - Spring 2006 : Auburn University / Rural Studio / Newbern, Alabama
• Fall 2004 : Auburn University / Auburn Center for Architecture and Urban Studies / Birmingham, Alabama
• Spring 2001 - Spring 2004, Spring 2005 : School of Architecture of the Autonomous University of Yucatan, Mexico

HONORS
2014
Guest Speaker, 20th Anniversary alumni lecture night.  Auburn University´s Rural Studio in Newbern, Alabama
2004
1st Place, Calgary ArtCity Festival International Competition.  Alberta, Canada
2004
2nd Place, Mier & Teran Sculpture Competition.  School of Architecture of the Autonomous University of Yucatan, Mexico

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007 - Present
Founder / Architect - Builder
CENTRO architects, Merida Mexico
Design, construction documentation, estimating, permit management, construction administration

• Define client expectations, and balance project requirements, schedule, and budget constraints
• Develop conceptual design, schematic design, and design development to project architecture
• Coordinate exterior finishes, interior design, renderings, and material specifications
• Maintain hands on involvement in all projects
• Oversee contractor qualification, quality control, and permit management
  

2003
Intern Architect
Ingenieria y Arquitectura Ricalde, Merida Mexico

• Responsible for the design development, renderings, cost estimates and permitting for residential projects
  
• Site observation during construction

SKILLS
Computing
Proficient in Revit Architecture 2011, AutoCad, 3D Max, VRay for 3D Max, Photoshop, Microsoft Office
Languages
Native language : Spanish
Good written and spoken English

AFFILIATIONS
Member of the Yucatan Association of Architects since 2007