liliana lopez resume

Alma Liliana Lopez281-797-4102

[email protected], Texas

“An Architect without Passion, is like an Eagle without her Wings”[email protected]

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE • Project Architect / Designer with over 12 years of experience in Commercial, Educational and Healthcare

Facilities, including new construction and renovations.• Strong background in all phases of Architectural Practice.• Creative approach to design issues resulting in quality projects• Strong work ethic and persistence to provide excellence in every project

SKILLSDesign - Space Planning Building Code Review Coordination of DisciplinesConstruction Documents Bidding and Negotiation Construction AdministrationProject Closeout Customer Service Bilingual: English-SpanishAutoCad, Vectorworks Photoshop Microsoft Office

EXPERIENCEArchitectural Designer (DBA S2-Dio)Houston, Texas 2010-PresentDesign and drafting services for Residential and small Commercial facilities.

PBK Architects,League City, Texas 2006 – 2010Project Architect / Project Manager providing services from Space Planning and Design Development throughConstruction Administration and Project Closeout in close relationship with the Client, Consultants andContractors. Projects to include new facilities and renovations including, but not limited to:

Marathon Petroleum Company – Texas Refining Division Facilities SitingA $15,000,000 master planed reconfiguration of the Marathon operations facilities including Offices,Fabrication Shops, Security Checkpoint Buildings and Gates. This project also included a large utilitycomponent where all major utilities were either relocated or extended.As Project Designer / Project Manager I led the team in the design and production of ConstructionDocuments mentoring young Architects through the process from Schematic Design through ConstructionAdministration and Project Closeout. Provided Design presentations assisting the Owner in material andcolor selections for the Project.

3DInternational / Parsons,Houston, Texas 2005 – 2006Lead Designer / Project Architect. Responsible for the Design and Production of Educational Facilities.Coordination of all disciplines to accomplish the design intent of the project as required by the Client. Projects toinclude new facilities and renovations including, but not limited to:

Franklin ISD New Franklin High SchoolA $13,000,000 New High School designed to provide for an optimum capacity of 600 students. Thedesign consists of classrooms supporting the District’s required instructional programs: A publiclyaccessible Library and Media Center acting as a community-wide information and learning center; a UILCompetition Gym supported by Athletic and PE dressing rooms; a formal Auditorium and Stagesupporting the Music and Art programs Acted as team leader in the Design and Production ofConstruction Documents and Specifications. Supervised the team in creating material selection colorboards, interior design layouts and patterns. The New Franklin High School was published in theNovember 2006 Issue of The American School and University Magazine as part of the “Works inProgress – Outstanding Designs”




SHW Group,Houston, Texas 2004 - 2005Job Captain / Junior Designer. Responsible for the design and production of documents, including coordination ofdisciplines and client meetings for new facilities. Projects to include the New West Brazos Middle School,

Columbia Brazoria ISD West Brazos Middle SchoolThe project consists of an $8,000,000 new Junior High School. The first LEED Certified Public Schoolin the State of Texas. The 92,000 SF school serves 600 students in grades 7th and 8th. Featuresinclude optimal use of natural light throughout the school, exposed structure using glue-lam woodmembers as well as sustainable materials throughout.As a Junior Designer for the West Brazos Middle School, I coordinated Consultants and Engineers inorder to comply with the Design intent. Provided Design presentations and assisted the Owner inmaterial and color selections for the Project. I coordinated efforts with the Project Architect and LEEDAP to create a school that promoted Sustainability, as well as excellent Design features. The WestBrazos Middle School is the first LEED certified school in Texas. This project has been showcased inseveral publications.

Bay Architects,Houston, Texas 2000 – 2004Architectural Intern / Project Architect. Advanced from Architectural Intern to Project Architect growing inresponsibility through the years. Responsible for the design and production of documents, including coordinationof disciplines and client meetings for new facilities and renovations. Projects include the New Dobie High School,the New Deweyville High School, renovations to Stratford High School among others.

Galen May + Architects,Victoria, Texas 1998 – 2000Main role consisting of Space Planning and Production of Construction Documents for Healthcare Facilitiesrenovations including DeTar Hospital, Victoria Regional Medical Center and La Vaca Medical Center.

EDUCATIONBachelor of ArchitectureUniversity of Houston – Houston, TexasMinor in Anthropology / ArchaeologyFrench and Italian Language Studies

Ecole dʼArchitecture Paris-Villemin – Paris, FranceFifth Year Design StudioEuropean Urban Form, History of Medieval Architecture

COMMUNITYSt. Bernadette Church: Office, Yoga Instructor, Christian Action interviewerClear Creek ISD High School Mentor and WAVE Program Mini-Course InstructorSpanish Translations for various organizationsHabitat for HumanityYMCA Assistant Coach




PROJECTSRefinery FacilitiesMarathon Petroleum Texas Refining Division Facilities Siting. Texas CityProject Designer / Project Manager - PBK

MexicoAmerican School Foundation of Monterrey New Elementary SchoolJob Captain - SHW

Arte en Movimiento ® Dance School Façade RenovationDesigner

Healthcare FacilitiesRenovations to Victoria Regional Medical Center. Victoria, TexasProject Architect / Intern - Galen May + Architects

Renovations to De-Tar Hospital. Victoria, TexasProject Architect / Intern - Galen May + Architects

De-Tar Medicaid Clinic. Victoria, TexasProject Architect / Intern - Galen May + Architects

LaVaca Medical Center-Nursing School Addition. Hallettsville, TexasArchitect Intern - Galen May + Architects

Educational FacilitiesCCISD NASA-Longhorn project Portable Building RelocationProject Architect / Project Manager - PBK

CCISD Miscellaneous Renovations to Multiple CampusesProject Architect / Project Manager - PBK

Columbia-Brazoria ISD Support FacilitiesProject Designer / Job Captain - SHW

Columbia-Brazoria ISD West Brazos Middle SchoolJunior Designer / Project Architect - SHW

Deweyville ISD New Deweyville High SchoolJunior Designer / Architectural Intern - Bay Architects

Franklin ISD New Franklin High SchoolLead Designer / Project Architect - 3DI

Fort Bend ISD Quail Valley Middle School RenovationsProject Architect - Bay Architects

Galena Park ISD Havard Elementary School RenovationsProject Architect - Bay Architects




Galena Park ISD North Shore High School East Campus RenovationsProject Architect - Bay Architects

Galena Park ISD Dr. Shirley J. Williamson ElementaryStaff Architect - Bay Architects

La Porte ISD La Porte High School RenovationsProject Designer / Project Architect - PBK

Pasadena ISD New Dobie High SchoolJunior Designer / Architectural Intern - Bay Architects

Spring Branch ISD Stafford High School Additions and RenovationsProject Architect - Bay Architects

MiscellaneousNew Marlar Residence – Shoreacres, TxDesigner

Galen May Residence. Victoria, TexasStaff Architect / Intern - Galen May + Architects

Clear Creek Community Church - New Creek Kids BuildingConstruction Administration - PBK

Maggieʼs Meat Market Restaurant Addition. Victoria, TexasProject Architect / Intern - Galen May + Architects

Benniganʼs. Victoria, TexasStaff Architect / Intern - Galen May + Architects:

Funeral Home. Edna, TexasProject Architect / Intern - Galen May + Architects