Resume 2024

EDUCATION

MARIA LA R IC HM A ITECT

Master of Architecture MINHO UNIVERSITY

2012 - 2014

YILDIZ TECHNINAL UNIVERSITY

(ERASMUS Program) 2011 - 2012

| Istanbul, Turkey

Bachelor of Architecture MINHO UNIVERSITY

2008 - 2011

CONTACT

| Braga, Portugal

| Braga, Portugal

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Address Bude, Cornwall Phone

+ 351 915 832 181

INDIDESIGN

E-mail

marialima.arch@gmail.com

Los Angeles, USA | Oct 2022 - Present

INTERIOR DESIGNER

● Preparing presentations with design and concept intentions. ● Building DD and CD packages.

● Answering RFI’s, submittal and issue approvals of ongoing projects under

construction process. (construction and FF&E)

● Dealing with consultants and brand representatives.

● Building FF&E packages, plans and detailed drawings. ● Reviewing FF&E and joinery Shop Drawings.

AM - ARQSTUDIO ARCHITECT

Porto, Portugal | Nov 2020 - Aug 2022

TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Participating in architecture competitions such as Young Architects Com-

Revit

Proficient

Dynamo

Beginner

Rhino

Intermediate

Grasshopper

Beginner

AutoCAD

Proficient

SketchUp

Intermediate

Artlantis

Beginner

Twinmotion

Intermediate

Photoshop

Proficient

Illustrator

Proficient

InDesign

Proficient

Lightroom

Intermediate

Premiere

Intermediate

petitions and UNI.XYZ website. ● Deepening communication skills by working as a team. ● Planning and organizing project stages in order to meet deadlines. ● Writing and publishing project journals in english. ● Improving software knowledge in Revit and Twinmotion. ● Learning new construction techniques like Net-Zero strategies. ● Developing different presentation and 3D visualization skills.

HALO DESIGN INTERIORS JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER & 3D VISUALIZER London, UK | July 2019 - July 2020

● Responsible for studying the viability of the interior design guidelines and

adapting them to the architecture project. ● Designed 3D visuals for high-end properties to communicate with clients

and for marketing purposes. ● Coordinated all parties needed for the project execution (electrical engi-

neers, joinery makers, furniture companies etc.) ● Followed up and supported the construction site. ● Created technical drawings such as joinery bundles, electrical plans, floor

and ceiling plans and details.

AWARDS Finalist Award

by Young Architecs Competition | 2021

Student Merit Award

by Minho University | 2013

Student Merit Award

by Minho University | 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

NBY - CONCEPT & PROJECT JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

Guimarães, Portugal | Jan - Mar 2019 ● Worked on projects for high-end apartments from the studio Pitagoras

Group. ● Developed detailed drawings of custom furnishing. ● Adapted

LANGUAGES

the desired spatial mood to the project by choosing colors, playing with lighting and furniture materials, fabrics and hues. ● Refined the general layouts for kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. ● Studied how to combine different textures, from linen to distinct fabrics used in furniture, for comfort and style purposes.

Portuguese (native) English Spanish

CÂMARA MUNICIPAL DE GUIMARÃES (GUIMARAES CITY HALL) ARCHITECT

Guimarães, Portugal | Aug 2015 - Nov 2017

● Led projects while working with a team of landscape designers, surveyors

and structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical engineers. ● Developed strong planning skills due to manage many projects at the

PERSONAL VALUES Responsibility Cooperation

same time. ● Worked on various types of projects, from landscape to rehabilitation. ● Handled all architectural stages, from defining the strategy to following up with the construction phase. ● Coordinated several construction sites. ● Produced in an autonomous way all of the architecture projects due to the fast working pace of the office.

Curiosity Flexibility Optimism Critical Thinking Time Management Creativity Problem Solving Ambition for growth Self-taught

PERSONAL PROJECTS

Illustrator & Craft Designer MARIALIMA_ART Feb 2017 - Present

● Founded a small business based on illustration and amigurumi designs

(Japanese technique of crochet stuffed dolls). ● Taught amigurumi techniques in several workshops. ● Took part in events like ComicCon and Iberanime as an exhibitor. ● Managed finances of an online marketplace shop. ● Developed marketing and social media strategies to increase sales.

EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE ● Retail Sales Assistant - Hard Rock Piccadilly Circus - April to June 2019 ● Volunteer - SPAG (Society for the protection of animals) - 2017-2019

INTERESTS B&W Analog Photography Character Design Arts & Crafts Music Travel Animation Marketing Graphic Design

● Worker at various commercial activities 2008-2015 ● Designer & Architect Freelancer 2015-2019