About

J. PABLO RIESTRA S.
Plaza Primo de Rivera 8; Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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EDUCATION

Cum Laude Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
University of Miami (5yr. Program) (Miami, Fl., USA; 1998 - 2001)
Course on Windows Graphic Design Technician. (Oviedo, Asturias, Spain; 1996-1997)
Course on International Export Market Specialist. (Oviedo, Asturias, Spain; 1995)
Honors Associate in Arts Degree (Architecture)
Miami Dade Community College - South Campus. (Miami, Fl., USA; 1985-1989)
Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de la Universidad Politécnica de Valencia. (Valencia, Spain; 1981-1983)
Colegio Hermanos Maristas de Oviedo. (Oviedo, Asturias, Spain; 1968-1981)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ARTGRADEL (**)
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Architecture & Art Director. 3D modeling and renderings for projects like Cristal Building (Gijón, Spain), Zernichi Church (Poland), Avenida del Mar Building (Oviedo), Sudecka Building (Poland), Terrazas de Fozaneldi II Building (Oviedo), etc (Oviedo, Spain; oct. 2015 – present)

CARTAYA & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
Project Manager of the Pembroke Pines Civic Center & City Hall. Worked in other projects like The Fort Lauderdale International Airport Terminal Competition. (Fort Laudedale, Florida; march 2014 – oct. 2015)

MICHAEL GRAVES & ASSOCIATES, INC. ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
Associate Architect. Worked in projects like The Detroit Institute of Arts, The Arts Council of Princeton., The Nashville Federal Courthouse, Hyatt Resort in Brasilito (Costa Rica), Resorts World Sentosa (Singapur), ITC Pattigada (India), Mainstreet Rehabilitation Centers (Indiana, USA), etc.
See attached letter of recommendation (Princeton, NJ; july 2001 – jan. 2013)

RIESTRA – TAD (Taller de Arte y Diseño)
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Drawing Teacher for the Princeton Adult School, West Windsor-Plainsboro Adult Programs, & the Plainsboro Public Library. Photography & Art Teacher/Organizer for “Princeton Area Studio & Plein Air Artists” MeetUp Group. Professional Photography. (Princeton, NJ; july 2001 – present)

PABLO RIESTRA ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
Self-employed for the elaboration of working drawings for firms such as Arvelo & Associates, Inc., J. Bonfill Architects, Inc., David J. Cabarrocas, Trelles Architects, Inc. and John Weller Architect. (*) (Miami, Fl.; march 1998 – july 2001)

METALURGICA DEL NALON, S.A.
Contracted for technical support, and for the study, search and opening of international sand-cast steel markets in Asia. (*) (Asturias,Spain; aug.1993 - jan.1998)

JUEGOS EDUCATIVOS DIDACTO ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
Own company for the design, development, assembly and distribution of the children's boardgame "El Peregrino". (*) (Asturias, Spain; jan.1993 - apr.1994)

**ARTGRADEL - Artes Gráficas y Delineación ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
Own company for graphic works. (*)
(Asturias, Spain; mar.1992- present)
OTHER SKILLS

Microsoft Windows, MS Word/Excel/Access, Corel Draw!/Photo Paint, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/ InDesign/After Effects…, AutoCAD, Director 7,...; professional photography; fluent English, Spanish and fair French.


AWARDS

Florida Bronze Medal Award (FAIA-Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects-2001).
Bill Gates Millenium Scholarship (2000-2001).
Induction to Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society (2000).
Provost’s Honor Roll in Spring1999&2000 & Fall 2000.
President’s Honor Roll & Provost’s Honor Roll in Fall 1998&1999.
Henry King Stanford Scholarship (1998-2001).

Education

  • University of Miami 5yr Program BA in Architecture, Architecture 2001 graduation
  • Miami Dade Community College AA in Architecture, Architecture 1989 graduation