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Introduction

Upon completion of his bachelor degree in Architecture from Woodbury University in 1999, Jose

Carlos Alvarado began his design career with the involvement in multiple phases ranging from

design to construction administration; influencing his professional development at an early stage

emphasizing on his objective to learn how buildings are constructed. His career endeavor has

allowed him to work on multiple building types ranging from rehabilitation of existing buildings to

Higher Education. As a young designer and having achieved the opportunity to participate in the

design stages of a building; the desire to become a well rounded professional provided the need tofurther comprehend the building process from where the interest of the technical aspect of building

components and their representation became the fundamental path to achieve such goal. The

fluctuation introduced by experiencing multiple work environments created a different perspective

on the process of Architecture relative to the building type, and procedures dealing with distinct

applicable building codes and how the distinct disciplines also play an important role to construct a

building; part of his learning was gained by coordination of different disciplines ranging on a wide

scope of building components. There are key elements one acquires from each individual experiencerelative to the involvement on the design process which delineated the path to further develop the

professional growth. The transition to the construction field where his Architectural experience

became fundamental was facilitated by the Administrative process and ability to visualize and

trouble shoot day to day concerns, issues brought on by sub-contractors, owners directive, and

Architects intent; part of his development was based on experience gathered by the bidding

process, formulating construction budgets, orchestrating sub-contractors involvement relative to

the stage of the project, all within a cohesive schedule to best achieve completion deadlines andcost feasibility.

Education

1995-1999 Woodbury University Burbank, CA

1992-1994 Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA

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Work Experience

2009 WWCOT Architects Santa Monica, CA

Construction Administration: SRES # 2 -LAUSD

2007-2009 Design Plus Construction Los Angeles, CA

Project Manager

Significant project: Maxfield Gallery and Royal T Cafe

2007 RNL Design Los Angeles, CA

Project Coordination and Design Development

Significant project: Sorouh Shams and Al-Raha beach resorts Master Planning

2005-2007 WWCOT Architects Santa Monica, CA

Job Captain, Project Coordination, and Construction Administration

Significant project: WLACC General Classroom and Student Services bldg.

2001-2004 lartitectura design consultants Los Angeles, CA

Design Consultant

Significant project: Cesar E. Chavez Visitor Center, Newport Office Center

Orlon Residence, Sands Residence

2001-2002 Tetra Design Los Angeles, CA

Junior Designer

Significant project: Ramona Elementary School

2000-2001 GMP Architects Santa Monica, CA

Junior Designer

Significant project: Wilshire-Westholme Apartments

1999-2000 Hatch-Colasuonno Architects Marina Del Rey, CA

Junior Designer

Significant project: Fox Normandie Apartments, La Dolce Vita, Brandon Apartments

1997-1999 Martin B. Gelber and Associates Santa Monica, CA

Intern/Junior Designer