Natalia Velasquez

Experience

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  Pavlik Design Team

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Space Planning/ Surveyor

  Commercial space planning architect firm with an emphasis on retail design environments. Projects included Macys, Lord and Taylor, Mega Super Store (Latin America) and Palacio de Hierro (Latin America). Responsibilities included:• Conducted site visits, collected site information and documented existing conditions in drawings. Implemented site gathered information into floor plans and prepared demotion plans through final construction documents.• Implemented corporate design prototypes into project rollouts across the country.• Developed construction drawings and prepared FF&E control books as well as 3D renderings and color boards. Show less

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  Echeverria Design Group

  Jul 2007 - Jan 2009

  Junior Project Designer

  Retail, Commercial and Specialty Interior Designer for clients such as Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Nine West, Bentley Bay, Four Season Residences, Anna Marek Jewelry and Carpaccio Restaurant. Responsibilities included:• Design Development, Space Planning, Construction Drawing Administration and Project Management from schematic design to commencement of construction.• Provided FF&E selections, schematic design presentations and development of full set construction documents.• Assisted in finding alternative FF&E when client value engineered the project.• Implementing corporate design prototypes into project rollouts across the country.• Assisted in bringing renovation projects up to code from planning through design development.• Responsible for responding to and coordinating all RFI’s with subcontractors as well as reviewing shop drawings and developing punch list. Show less

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  Freelance

  Jan 2009 - May 2011

  Specialty Contract Work- Project Designer/ Project Manager

  Freelance Designer for specialty projects including First on Lincoln- Boutique Hotel, Turnberry Ocean Colony Residence. Responsibilities included:• Coordinating preliminary designs, final plans, and specifications of construction.• Researching various vendors for price, lead times and quality comparisons.• Developing CAD drawings for design intent and as-builds, and created control books.• Collaborating with outside consultants such as General Contractor, Subcontractors and Vendors Show less

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  Gkkworks for Build-LACCD

  Apr 2011 - Jun 2013

  Relocation Project Manager

  Move/ Relocation Project Management Services with emphasis in Procurement Coordination and Purchasing for all Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E). Responsibilities include strategic oversight of all pre-move, move, installation and closeout phase activities. Consult on, and assist with, the procurement and purchasing of FF&E using best value and/or low bid public contracting.• Meeting with relevant Project Architect (A/E), Project Manager, Interior Designer, and the client to define initial design requirements and participate through procurement stage.• Preparing space planning for temporary spaces and track all furniture and equipment needed, also coordinate with client to ensure the FF&E list reflects their needs.• Identify milestones, critical tasks and issues that may affect the move/ installation schedule and FF&E budget.• Coordinate the Project FF&E/ Move Budget with the Construction Project Manager.• Managing and tracking the procurement of materials and equipment to ensure early release for fabrication, as needed to meet the construction schedule.• Preparing Task Order Bid Requests, and conducting job walks for movers and specialty service contractors.• Managing the movers and specialty service contractors to ensure work completion, and oversee the proper delivery and installation of all FF&E.• Coordinate and conduct meetings with the client to ensure that end product is delivered per agreed requirements. Show less

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  Beezley Management

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2015

  Manager, Workspace Services with Beezley Management for YP.com
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  HENSEL PHELPS

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2017

  Project Engineer
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  Beezley Management

  Jun 2017 - Apr 2023

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jan 2019 - Apr 2023

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2017 - Apr 2023
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  Turner & Townsend Heery

  Jan 2023 - now

  • Associate Director

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Sr. Project Manager

    Jan 2023 - Jun 2024