Raquel Vega

· Quickly became one of the leading designers in the planning department.

· Utilized technical knowledge for programming of dental laboratories to produce accurate plans, elevations, MEP specifications, and 3D Sketch Up models

· Ensured satisfactory functional and technical requirements with facility users, architects/contractors, and dealers, as well as, with internal sales and manufacturing departments

· Provided detailed cost breakdown of all components required for metal casework and equipment

· Fine tuned implementation of new quoting software with computer programmer for smoother work flow

∙ Collaborated with engineer, marketing manager, lead designer, and owner to update existing
company website (prlglass.com) by providing necessary graphics assistance for aluminum and glass commercial entrance systems and other architectural glass
∙ Organized an inventory of images: created images from 3D renderings, reformatted existing
images, and took photographs of all relevant components for shower doors, railings, glass entrances
∙ Prepared template CAD drawings for architects' specifications utilizing manufacturer's specific
∙ Converted 2D drawings of products and systems into 3D models for lead designer

∙ Translated red-lines into construction documents and modified existing projects
∙ Drafted site plans, building plans, sections, elevations, and details from architect’s sketches
∙ Ensured accuracy and consistency throughout drawing sets, included making all
corresponding modifications of site specific conditions of architectural, structural, mechanical,
electrical, and plumbing details, notes, and schedules
∙ Projects included a new recycling facility, retail strip mall, and residential rehab

∙ Developed detailed plans, sections, elevations, schedules, legends and notes
∙ Presented drawings projects to zoning department and open-plan-review at city hall
∙ Recorded existing site conditions through photographs and sketches
∙ Worked independently on multiple projects simultaneously up to completion
∙ Met with clients to discuss and review project status and performed other office duties

∙ Liaison between real estate developer, engineer, and contractor to discuss design proposals
and review the progression of projects
∙ Created as-built drawings for hospitality, residential, and commercial renovations
∙ Proposed design alternatives for corporate suites, and created fence railing systems and main
entrance for a condominium, and wrought iron decor for windows and entrance of hotel