Alfonso Duran Jr. is applying for a junior/intermediate designer position. He has over 15 years of experience in architecture from schematic design through construction administration. His qualifications include experience coordinating consultants, specifications, and managing projects in the US and Mexico. He is interested in further developing his experience with an LA-based firm.

1. Alfonso Duran Jr. Assoc., AIA
NCARB#124117
AIA#38240854
1043 S. Grand Ave. Suite1
Los Angeles, CA. 90007
(213) 509-0474
To whom it may concern,
In response to your search for Junior/Intermediate designer, I believe my experience in
the construction and design industry qualifies me for consideration. I am interested in
working with an architectural firm in the Los Angeles area to further develop my
experience.
I have acquired more than 12 years’ experience in the industry from Schematic design
through Construction Documents phases, Construction Administration as well as the ability
to coordinate consultants’ requirements and specifications of building materials and
building assemblies.
My recent experience with local projects and my graduate studies from an accredited
program have expanded my knowledge which is applicable to your requirements for the
position.
To further acquaint you with my background, I am attaching my resume, academic
portfolio and some samples of my design work.
Hoping you will consider my qualifications for this position. I look forward to meeting with
you and discuss my qualifications in more detail.
Sincerely,
Alfonso Duran

2. Alfonso Duran Jr. Assoc., AIA
NCARB#124117
AIA#38240854
Recently completed my first professional Master of Architecture degree at the University of
Southern California, and was able to study with some of the best theorists and practitioners from
Los Angeles and from around the world.
Early in my career I developed an in depth-understanding of the systems and materials of the
built world. Projects varied widely, including a County fire station, a post office annex, schools,
and a U.S. Air Force fighter jet paint booth. I gained extensive experience in bidding, estimating,
schedules, shop drawings, as -builds, and close-outs while working for a General Contractor.
Few years later, I was working with an AIA Gold Medal firm in San Antonio, Texas, I coordinated
more than ten elementary school projects for local school district. Thisexperience gave me a
thorough understanding of the design process, production, and project administration, including
RFI and ASI, submittals and preparation of product specifications, civil and structural engineering
coordination, and mechanical and electrical physical requirements.
My strengths in coordinating projects, as well as preparing comprehensive analyses and
developing critical solutions for construction and scheduling, led me to Mexico to lead a multi
million dollar development for a state government in Mexico . The projects I was engaged with
included an 1800 seat open auditorium, a 20,000 sf library, a 40,000 sf Olympic sports facility, two
city theaters, a museum, and a three story office building, all successfully completed.
In 2009 I was invited to coordinate residential projects for a NY developer in The Los
Angeles area and since then I have been participating with developers and other
architects in collaboration on several projects locally.
You may be assured that I am a dedicated and passionate designer who is ready to initiate
a project in a professional manner with objectives and deadlines in place from the project outset.
Sincerely,
Alfonso Duran

3. Alfonso Duran Jr. Assoc., AIA
NCARB#124117
AIA#38240854
Junior / Intermidiate designer
More than 15 years’ experience from schematic design through construction documents and
Construction Administration.
Ability to coordinate consultants’ requirements and specifications.
SKILLS
Proficiency in AutoCAD for modelling and 2d drafting for construction documents
Able to model in Revit for BIM and 3d modelling
Experience with Rhinoceros for digital modeling, V -Ray for rendering, Grasshopper for parametric
Knowledge of Illustrator for diagrams and graphics, Photoshop and In Design for final composition
Watercolor, Pencil, Markers and free-hand sketches
EXPERIENCE
Duran Salazar Designers LLC.
May. ‘13 – Mar. ‘14 San Antonio, TX
Design development internship with architectural firm developing business and project templates
Mar. ‘09 – Feb. ‘13 Los Angeles, CA
• Project and consultants’ coordinator in coordination with Geologist and Engineering on Hillside
residential projects for a New York developer from the Beverly Hills to woodland Hills. Coordinating
design, engineering, real estate and financial databases.
• Grading remedial proposals in coordination with geologists and engineering city officials
Feb . ‘03 – Mar . ’09 Brownsville, TX / Monterrey, MX
• Designer on several government projects directly with city officials in several municipalities in the
region. Preparation of full sets of Construction documents.
• Project Management coordinator for state and federal government projects.
• Construction Administration for federal government Agencies.
Ford, Powell & Carson, Architects and Planners, Inc. Mar.’00 - Sep. ’02 San Antonio, TX
• Project representative on elementary schools for the North Side Independent School District.
• On site project representative, review the implementation of Supplemental Instructions, Submittals
Reviews and shop drawings.
• On site construction supervision and quality control. Reviews finish schedule boards, pre
installation Meetings, pattern designs and final installation requirements.
Unico Construction, Inc. Jan.’98 - Mar. ’00 San Antonio, TX
• Assistant to the Director of Operations.
• Estimating, bidding, scheduling, RFI’s, payment Apps, 3d as -built and close-outs documentation
for all projects including U.S. Federal Agencies
• Established materials and construction assemblies for pricing proposals through code research
and performance analysis for all government and commercial projects.
EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Graduate School of Architecture, Los Angeles, CA.
Master of Architecture May 2013
Universidad Regiomontana, School of Architecture. Monterrey, MX.
Bachelor of Architecture December 1996
Apr. ‘14 - Present. Los Angeles, CA.
Currently practicing residential design on local projects for developers and in collaboration with other architects
on several projects locally for the City of LA, Venice and Santa Monica. Projects vary from HPOZ and Planning
approvals to interior remodelings within the city and troughout the Los Angeles County

4. Alfonso Duran Jr. Assoc., AIA
NCARB#124117
AIA#38240854PROJECTS LIST
Duran Salazar Designers, L.L.C., Los Angeles, CA
Dozens of Residential projects, 1000-5000 sf., Design, Permitting and Planning Coordinator.
Gentry St. Encino, CA
Rosemead Blvd. San Gabriel, CA.
Electric. Ave. Venice, CA
Corona Del Mar, Pacific Palisades, CA
Vallejo St. Lincoln Heights, LA.CA.
Avenue 33, Eagle Rock, LA, CA
Walnut Ave. Bellflower, CA
Barry Ave Los Angeles, CA
Rose Ave. Los Angeles, CA.
Short Ave. Los Angeles, CA
Davies St. Beverly Hills, CA
LARCHMONT Medical office Tenant Improvements
BEVERLY GLEN Comercial Supermarket tenant Improvemets
Monterrey, Mexico
Davila Residence, Designer/Built
Pedregal Residence, 5,000 sf., Designer/ Built
Colef Federal Offices, 12,000 sf., Project Manager/ Built, Matamoros, MX
Nodo Office Center, Designer/ Conceptual, Matamoros, MX
Las Gaviotas Condos, 8,000 sf., Designer/ Design Development, Matamoros, MX. Mining
Museum, 12,000 sf., Designer/ Design Development, Nueva Rosita, MX. Beaux Arts Center,
14,000 sf., Designer/ Design Development, Sabinas, MX.
City Theatre, 8,000 sf., Designer/ Design Development, Muzquiz, MX.
San Francisco Residence, 5,000 sf., Supervisor, Monterrey, MX
Los Cristales Club House, 2,500 sf., Designer/ Built, Monterrey, MX
Las Aldabas Residence, 4,000 sf., Designer/ Built, Monterrey, MX.
Boca Chica, Retail Plaza, 12,100 sf., Designer/ Schematic, Brownsville, TX.
Highway Rest Area, 18,000 sf., Designer/ Construction Documents, Monterrey, MX.
City Theater, 15,000 sf., Designer/ Design Development, Ciudad Mier, MX.
Athletics Complex, 86,000 sf., Construction Administration/ Built, Matamoros, MX.
Auditorium, 1,800 seats, Construction Administration/ Built, Matamoros, MX.
Municipal Library, 21,000 S.F., Construction Administration/ Built., Matamoros, MX.
Ford, Powell & Carson, Architects and Planners, Inc.
Contact: John Mize
Project Representative in coordination with Architect of record for the SAISD Capital Improvements
Contract documents assessment and Construction Administration:
Briscoe, Elementary, San Antonio, TX
Arnold, Elementary, San Antonio, TX
Maverick, Elementary, San Antonio, TX
Lamar, Elementary, San Antonio, TX
Tynan, Elementary, San Antonio, TX
Knox, Elementary, San Antonio, TX
Mark Twain, Middle School, San Antonio, TX
Unico Construction, Inc.
Contact: Abe Juarez
Project Administration in coordination with Director of Operations. Manage proposals and
alternative substitutions for all contracts including government and commercial projects:
HANGER 48 Aircraft Paint Booth, Randolph Air Force Base.
U.S.Postal Office Annex, Laredo, TX
Floresville Middle School Classrooms Addition, Floresville, TX
Somerset Early Childhood, Somerset, TX
Fox Run Elementary Classrooms, Addition, NEISD San Antonio, TX
Jackson Middle School Addition, NEISD San Antonio, TX
St. Phillips, Alamo CC, Renovation, San Antonio, TX