Curriculum Vitae

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OBJECTIVE:
Architect Designer. To design a better architecture, more functional, sustainable, and beautiful.
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EDUCATION:

2006-2010
Master in Architecture.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL.
1999-2005
Bachelor Humanities in Fine Arts (Painting).
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, PR.
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WORK EXPERIENCE:

2008 August- 2009 May
Teaching Assistant.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC).
o Graphics for Architects. (Arch 271)
Instructed, prepared, and evaluated 4 sections with a total 72 students. Introduced to architectural graphic communication skills. I taught 1) freehand sketching; 2) architectural delineation; and 3) digital applications.
o Strategies of Architects Design. (Arch 272)
Directed, organized, and evaluated 2 sections with a total 40 students. Taught how Integrate formal principles with functional fundamentals of architectural design. Using 1) sketching, 2) drafting, 3) rendering, 4) layout ; and 5) modeling. Creative problem-solving in 2- and 3-dimensional exercises.

2000-2001 October- March.
Assistant Draft Man.
Sanchez- Feliberty & Associates, Architects, Engineers & Planners.
o Drafted the plans & electrical system. AutoCAD.
o Interpreted and correct the plans & electrical system. AutoCAD.
o Participated in the meetings to develop design concept. 
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Drawing, Sculpture, Painting, Graphic Design, & Photography.

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Spanish: native language, English: proficient and French: intermediate oral and writing skill.
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HONORS & CERTIFICATIONS:

o Honorable Mention “Ever Green” Sustainability Competition UIUC 2009.
o Certified by American Red Cross as a Lifeguard
o CPR Professional Rescuer.
o License of Open Water Diver by PADI.
o Eagle Scout (B.S.A.)
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INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITIONS:

2009 Exhibition Ginger Restaurant, San Juan, PR
2008 Exhibition Ginger Restaurant.
2007 Exhibition Ginger Restaurant.
2004 ”Marine Life” Café Miramar, San Juan PR.
2000 “Eagle Ceremony” Trujillo Alto, PR.
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COLLECTIVE EXHIBITIONS:

2004 Exhibition Graduating Students, Francisco Oller
Gallery University of Puerto Rico.
2004 Exhibition Sculptures, Francisco Oller Gallery.
2003 Annual Exhibition of Students, Francisco Oller Gallery.
2002 Collective Exhibition Francisco Oller Gallery.
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COMMISSIONS & OR CONTRIBUTIONS:

2009 Building construction of “Gable Home”.
Solar decathlon 2009, 2nd place.
2009 Member of Search Faculty Committee UIUC.
2008-9 Guest Critic for junior’s and master’s architecture studentsUIUC.
2007 Building construction of “Element House”.
Solar decathlon, 1st place Comfort Zone and Market viability.
2007 Building Construction Ginger Latin Cuisine Restaurant PR.
2004 Commission 3D rendering of Yauco Stadium. Architect
Firm Martinez consulting Engineer, Yauco PR.
2003 Sculpture in Façade of Café Miramar Restaurant.
2003 Digital Design of the menu, Café Miramar.
2002 Contribution in the Francisco Oller Gallery Mural. Project
of Mexican Painter Sergio Gonzales.
2000 Make-up and body Painting to the actor Miguel Negron
in the theatrical work “Fantoches” presented in UPR
Theater.

AutoCAD

Revit

Sketchup Blender

Rhinoceros

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premier

Flash

In Design

Iweb

Microsoft:

Word

Excel

Power Point

MIGUEL SALAZAR
www.msalazardesign.com
msalazardesign@gmail.com