About GHE - Gabriel Hernández Enríquez

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Experience

Director of Architecture and Design: Coastal Systems Development, Miami, FL
2016 – Present
Lead designer in a multi-disciplinary design / build / real estate development firm specializing in unique hospitality, residential and civic waterfront projects in the Caribbean. Committed to providing design value and technical services in all aspects of planning and construction of small to large-scale developments that capture the high-end real estate market with authenticity, artistry and sustainability. Managing an in-house team of architects, interior, landscape, and graphic designers; in conjunction with the management, marketing, estimating, and construction teams.
Senior Project Manager: Raymond Jungles, Inc., Miami, FL
2014 – 2015
Leadership and mentoring role in an acclaimed landscape architecture firm simultaneously managing over a dozen high-profile projects ranging in complexity, scale and budget from concept through construction. Working with internationally-renowned architects to collaborate on and coordinate unique design solutions that integrate both disciplines. Direct involvement with clients, consultants, contractors and government entities. Proven experience in project management includes preparation of fee proposals and contracts, creating and managing project schedules, fee/budget management and quality control of all documentation.
Creative Manager, Marketing and Production: Fofo’s Fudge, New York, NY
2012 – 2013
Invested management associate with key role in integrated product development team in a high-energy fast-paced deadline-driven environment. Direct involvement with Creative Director to execute relevant design strategies by incorporating consumer insights, drive value engineering and improve products both in form and function with a focus on achieving financial objectives. Collaborating with Creative Director on branding material for retail/website use and developing concept retail display strategies. Principal lead from initial order through delivery prioritizing several projects and deadlines simultaneously. Implements colleague training. Conceptual thinker with business acumen and a focus on the big idea.
Associate, Senior Project Designer / Manager: HOK, New York, NY
2007 – 2012
Senior project designer of competition and award-winning designs for domestic and international civic, commercial, cultural, educational, healthcare, hospitality, residential, and retail projects. Manager with direct involvement with clients, consultants, contractors, donors, community groups and government entities. Traveled extensively for project meetings and presentations. Within the office, managed the design team and had direct involvement with senior management, marketing / public relations group, technical team, and construction architects. Led projects from initial concept through construction administration and opening for quality control.
Associate, Project Designer / Project Architect: H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture / HHPA, New York, NY
1998 – 2007
Project designer and project architect of competition and award-winning civic, commercial, cultural, educational, hospitality, and retail projects. Direct involvement with clients, consultants, contractors, donors, community groups and government entities, and internal senior management and marketing. Traveled extensively for project meetings and presentations. Led projects from initial concept through construction administration.
Project Architect / Project Designer: Corgan Associates, Dallas, TX
1996 – 1998
Project Manager / Project Designer: Garland & Hilles Architects, El Paso, TX
1993 – 1995
Architectural Collaborator: Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Genoa, Italy
1991 – 1992

Education

CEU in Fine Arts/Sculpture: School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
2006 – 2008
Bachelor of Architecture: University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
1985 – 1992

Specialties

Architect and Multi-Media Artist