
Timeline
About me
Sr. Manager, Interior Design, Collection Brands
Education
The university of texas at arlington
-Bachelor’s degree architecture magna cum laude scholarActivities and Societies: United States Green Building Council | American Institute of Architecture Students | Golden Key International Honour Society Minor in Business
Southern illinois university, carbondale
-Master of architecture (m.arch.) architecture
Experience
Udr - opening doors to your future
May 2011 - Jan 2012Marketing associateApartment leasing for a luxury multifamily residential asset in the aggressive market of West Village in Dallas.
Zrs management
Jun 2012 - May 2014Leasing/assistant managerApartment leasing for two luxury multifamily residential assets in Las Colinas and Victory Park in Dallas. Responsible for planning and coordinating marketing events. Redesigned apartment floor plans to create furnished 3D renderings.
Cinemark
Jun 2013 - May 2016Project designerResponsible for over thirty projects throughout the United States and select projects in South America. Design of several prototypes currently being retrofitted throughout domestic theaters. Project scope planning for minor and major renovations. Responsible for specifying FF&E in conjunction with design consultant, including interior/exterior signage. Management of all consultants and review of all phases of project design documents and specifications. Frequent travel for site surveys, property improvement plans, and design review during construction. Show less
Lincoln property company
Jul 2014 - Dec 2014Assistant property directorResponsible for leading and training Marketing Associates for Alexan Arts, one of Trammel Crow’s premier multifamily residential assets in the Downtown Dallas. Assisted the Operations team with the property start-up, financial accounting, marketing, and bookkeeping. Created and coordinated all promotional/marketing events. Responsible for the design in various marketing materials and community branding. Assisted VP’s and Region Leaders with marketing plans and presentation/ brand design.
Callisonrtkl
May 2016 - Jan 2018Designer, architectureArchitectural and interior design services for over a dozen luxury department stores throughout The Netherlands including Rotterdam, Amsterdam (both historic building remodels and new construction) and commercial mixed-use developments in Asia. Scope included all interior architecture: schematic design, design development, planning, fixture/furniture design, and construction documentation. Responsible for project design from schematic and conceptual phases through construction documentation. Contributed to winning several design competitions for the firm for projects in Hangzhou, Beijing, South Korea, and Fort Worth. Show less
Hyatt hotels corporation
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019Manager, design and planning- Design and project management for Hyatt’s full-service premium, lifestyle, and luxury projects in the Americas (new build & renovations)- Review of design documentation and adherence to brand standards- Oversight of architecture, interior design, and engineering from concept development through property opening- Collaboration with owners, developers, consultants, contractors, and public agencies to support and provide value to projects- Execution of regular and contractual project reviews and site visits- Support of new development with feasibility reviews, facility area programs, and property improvement plans- Support of capital planning, scope writing and budget reviews- Project opening and construction tracking and reporting Show less
Grec architects
Dec 2019 - Aug 2021Project manager- Provide architecture, interior design, and project management for large-scale hospitality and multifamily projects- Develop and review of construction documents- Collaborate with clients, developers, and public agencies for project entitlements and approvals- Conduct code research and review with third party code consultants to comply with local zoning and ordinances- Coordination with hotel brands for implementation of standards- Coordination and oversight of MEP, civil, and structural engineers- Collaboration with vendors for materials and finish specifications- Manage and execute project schedules, budgets, and proposals- Implement and review value engineering strategies- Collaborate with contractors and subtrades for construction administration Show less
Marriott international
Aug 2021 - now- Design oversight for over 100 concurrent custom new-build projects for Marriott’s Lifestyle Select Brands: Moxy, AC, Element, and Aloft- Review of design documentation and adherence to brand standards- Oversight of architecture, interior design, and engineering from concept development through property opening- Collaboration with owners, developers, consultants, contractors, and public agencies to support and provide value to projects- Execution of regular and contractual project reviews and site visits- Support of new development with complex feasibility reviews, facility area programs, and property improvement plans- Project opening and construction tracking and reporting- Element by Westin BDNY 2022 Designed Space: Design & Project Oversight- Marriott Connect Conference 2022: Award Design & Project Oversight- Show less
Sr. Manager, Interior Design, Collection Brands
Jan 2025 - nowSr. Manager, Interior Design, Autograph Collection & Tribute Portfolio
Aug 2024 - Jan 2025Sr. Design Manager, Global Design US & Canada
Aug 2021 - Aug 2024
Licenses & Certifications
Leed green associate
Green business certification, inc.Feb 2017
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Victor Roberts GarciaMagna Cum Laude Honor Scholar University of Texas at Arlington May 2014
- Awarded to Victor Roberts GarciaHuitt-Zollars Scholarship Huit-Zollars Aug 2013 Architecture/Engineering merit-based scholarship
- Awarded to Victor Roberts GarciaDean's List University of Houston Jan 2010
Languages
- enEnglish
- spSpanish
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