KAREN VELASQUEZ
Project Manager/Architect/Property Development
I am an architect from Guatemala City, with a Master's Degree in Project Management in the University Technology of Sydney (UTS). My attitude towards clients and consultants has given me the opportunity of beign the leader in several type of projects. Furthermore, being team management of big scale projects, help me to develop my skills in administration and organisation of resources. +502 3667 2287 karen.vef@gmail.com
personal interest
Glebe NSW, 2027
EDUCATIO N MAR 2019-JUNE 2020 University Of Technology Syd ney, Austr alia Master in Project Management with a Sub-major in Property Development
For my academic and professional record, I was seleceted to be part of GuateFuturo Scholarship program in Guatemala City. Architecture Postgraduate Degree, Guatemala City Universidad del Istmo
JAN 2014- DEC 2014
Architecture Bachelor Degree, Guatemala City Universidad del Istmo
JAN 2009- DEC 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE Sydney Architecture Festival, Austr alia Main Volunteer
NOV 11TH-17TH 2019
Demonstrated strong communication skills and selected to be the main volunteer of group activities, thus being the coordinator of different events through the week of the festival. Tasman Group/Tesserarch, Australia Architect Role
MARCH-NOV 2019
Demonstrated strong abilities in multitasking, working in urban reports, design, 3D model and renderings. Deoc Architect, Boston / Guatemala City Lead Architect and office management
MAR 2015- FEB 2019
Manage projects of 90 M US dollars, ensuring the coordination and timeline of the design project. Overseeing multiple projects at the same time, writing reports of the status of each project that help the communication within the client and stakeholders. Supervision of the first social housing prototype in Guatemala, cause by the volcano eruption. Ensuring a budget of 2,000 US dollars per unit.