This document contains the resume of Cristelito L. Claro, an architect and project manager based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with over 14 years of experience. He has worked on various interior design, construction, and landscape projects in the Philippines and United Arab Emirates. His experience includes roles as a project coordinator, designer, and manager for companies in real estate, furniture, landscaping, and construction. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the Technological Institute of the Philippines and is a licensed architect in the Philippines.

1. ARCHT. CRISTELITO L. CLARO
Email archt_cris@yahoo.com
Mobile 011 1571 0473 (Malaysia)
Current Location Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Personal Details
Profession Architect / Project Manager / Interior-Landscape Designer
Specialization Project Coordination / Management / Design & Conceptualization
Drawing / Urban, Interior - Space Planning / Landscape Designing
Year of Birth
Civil Status
25 April 1976
Married
Years of Experience 14+
Key
Qualifications
At least 4 years relevant experience in projects management on
interior fit-out, civil works, landscape, and renovation projects.
10 years Site supervision/coordination/design for Civil, Structural,
Interior fit-outs and landscaping and project monitoring, quantity
surveying, QA-QC inspecting.
Knowledge of Quantity Surveying, Autocadd and Revit Architecture.
MS Office, Excel, Photoshop
Excellent skills in freehand sketching, painting and other artwork.
Excellent Communication (verbal and written) skills.
Education and
Professional
Eligibilty
BS Architecture
Technological Institute of the Philippines, Manila 1998
Philippine Licensure Examination for Architects, 1999
Certificate in Revit Architecture Training,
Cadvision Learning Center, Manila July 2014
Certificate in AutoCAD Training,
Microcadd Technologies, 1999
Membership/
Organization
United Architects of the Philippines

2. Employment Record

3. June 2012 to June 2014 As a Practicing Architect, design, consultation and supervise medium-l
scaled projects such as residences and commercial developments in
Zambales province. Architectural Signatory to projects of colleagues
who require architect’s signature on their construction projects.
OWNER, chelleQ ENTERPRISES, San Antonio, Zambales &
Solano, Nueva Vizcaya Philippines
Feb 2010 – Jan 2012 ARCANE AVENUE LLC
PRISGENE BLDG. MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONALS LLC (sister
company)
Garhoud Belhoul Office, Dubai UAE
Project Manager Interior Turnkey Projects such as Large-scaled showrooms, offices,
warehouses, restaurants and medical clinics
Building Maintenance and Renovation Projects
Projects Large-scale QHome (Landmark Group) Furniture Showrooms @ Dubai
Mall, Marina Mall and Sharjah 2-storey showroom, Renovation of Abu
Dhabi Showroom
Warehouse-Office for a Medical Institution in Dubai
3 Restaurants in various malls in Dubai
Al Mazaya Phase 2 DHCC Office
2 Large-scaled Asian restaurants (Tipanan&Tagpuan Restaurants)
Interior Renovation projects for UAE Locals and expats
Landscape and Grotto @Saint Mary’s Catholic Church
Al Tayer Workshop-Al Al Quoz Industrial Area Skylight Installation
Retail boutiques for La Senza @ Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Mall,
Marina Abu Dhabi Mall, Thierry’s Friends @ IBN Batuta Mall, Nautica
@ Dubai Mall and Abu Dhabi Mall, Al Motahajiba @ Mall of Emirates,
Manish Malhotra at Souq Al Bahar Burj Khalifa, Redington Middle Eas
Exhibit Standst, Florsheim Retail @ Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, Emirates
Computers Workshops
Job Description · Prepare project organization and communication charts
· Drafting and issuance of project proposals, tenders, budgets, cash
flows and preliminary schedules.
· Track the progress and quality of work performed by design
disciplines/trades
· Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor project plans,
work hours, budgets and expenditures
· Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project
information to the client and project team
· Ensure client needs are met in timely and cost effective manner
· Review field inspection reports from consultants and approving
authorities throughout the life cycle of the project
· Issue contracts, letters of intent, purchase orders, etc.
· Assist Project Operations Manager in the review of quotations to
ensure that only fair and reasonable pricing is recommended for
approval.
· Track and manage contemplated change notices and change
orders in the database.
· Prepare substantial completion certificates and ensure all
required project close out documents are obtained.
· Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a
positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this
attitude in others
· Keep my seniors and other informed about project status &
issues that may impact clients relations
· Attend client meetings on project progression and resolve up and
coming problems if any.
March 2008 – Jan 2010 FINO INTERNATIONAL LLC
Jebel Ali Free Zone Main Office & Factory, Dubai

4. Job Description · Assist the Head QS in developing more strategic roles in value
engineering and risk assessment
· keep track of any variations to the contract that may affect costs
and create reports to show profitability.
· preparing tender&contract documents, including bills of quantities
· undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work;
· identifying, analysing & developing responses to commercial risks;
· preparing and analysing costings for tenders;
· analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports;
· valuing completed work and arranging payments
· Inspects sample,sort,test,weigh, measure & inspect executed or
completed jobs on site ready for consultant’s inspection&approvals
· Detect defects and make report on work that don’t meet
requirements and notify PM or supervisors
· Interact with supervisors,managers&individuals from other
departments in order to report problems&participate in solving
· Prepare RFI’s before submitting to consultants for approval
· Study Methods of Statement and incorporate/coordinate with site
supervisor for implementation to obtain a fast track approval and
achieve time frame
Sept 2005 – Dec 2007 MIDAS TOUCH LANDSCAPING SERVICES LLC
Al Qouz Industrial Area, Dubai
Plants Nursery, Al Ain, UAE
Landscape Designer-Marketing &
Project Coordinator
Landscape design & Execution
Projects Numerous residential villas in Dubai, Sharjah, Al Ain, U.A.E.
Various projects in The Palm Jumeirah, a massive manmade island
development in Dubai.
Al Ain Public Park for Sheikh Khalifa (the late UAE President)
Job Description · Landscape designer / Project Coordinator cum Marketing Executive
deal with the design conceptualization, administer and facilitate
the projects and dealing with the clients. Ensures that the people
and resources devoted to completing project are used
appropriately, developing, coordinating and implementing all tasks
that relate to the project. To market the company for prospective
projects. Make freehand designs and presentations upgraded on
AutoCAD and Photoshop. To deal with clients for approval of
designs.
Nov 2004 - Sept 2005 AL SHAMS THE GIFT LLC
Deira, Dubai UAE
Operations Manager / Designer Decoration for local stage weddings; designed and executed
Interior decorations of various Residential villas in Dubai.
Commissioned for party and wedding preparations
Job Description · I had worked tremendously to achieve the visions of the company
as it was then newly started on the market. I design and execute
the job on residential interior decorations for Dubai clients;
wedding stage designs and decorations for Dubai clients; various
parties and wedding preparations for Filipino clients.
Sept 2003 - Oct 2004 2XL FURNITURE & HOME DÉCOR MIDDLE EAST
Sharjah Head Office, Dubai and Abu Dhabi Showrooms
Chief Designer / Interior Project
Coordinator
Interior design & decoration for various residential villas & flats
Supervision of construction & showroom design concepts -2XL
Furniture Showrooms @ Al Ghurair Shopping Mall, Dubai
Renovation of Sharjah Main Showroom and in Abu Dhabi showroom
Job Descritpion · Have managed, as the chief designer to coordinate on the interior
construction aspect of a huge furniture showroom situated on a
premier shopping mall in Dubai from the start of the construction
until the merchandising and display concepts prior to the grand
opening. Had made major renovation works at Sharjah and Abu

5. Jan 2001- Aug 2001 FILINVEST LAND INC, Manila, Philippines
Real Estate Broker · Had a short stint in real estate job, dealing with clients in their
prospective real estate investments such as residential townhouses
and condominium units while working with Accentriks Enterprise
Architects and Construction
Sept 1999 – July 2001 ACCENTRIKS ENTERPRISES
(Architects and Construction) Laguna, Philippines
Junior Architect / Quantity
Surveyor
· My first job as a Junior Architect after passing the Professional
Licensure Examination for Architects
· Autocadd and manual design detailing and drafting
· Quantity Surveying and site supervision
June 1997- Sept 1999 ESTRADA ARCHITECTS & ASSOCIATES
(Design and Build) Manila, Philippines
Autocadd and Manual Draftsman
Detailer
· Completed 2- year diversified training as a draftsman in
preparation for the professional board examination for architects.
Autocadd & Manual Draftsman
Detailer
BILLION CHARMS DESIGNS, Makati City, Philippines
Part –time job as detailer- draftsman.

6. Jan 2001- Aug 2001 FILINVEST LAND INC, Manila, Philippines
Real Estate Broker · Had a short stint in real estate job, dealing with clients in their
prospective real estate investments such as residential townhouses
and condominium units while working with Accentriks Enterprise
Architects and Construction
Sept 1999 – July 2001 ACCENTRIKS ENTERPRISES
(Architects and Construction) Laguna, Philippines
Junior Architect / Quantity
Surveyor
· My first job as a Junior Architect after passing the Professional
Licensure Examination for Architects
· Autocadd and manual design detailing and drafting
· Quantity Surveying and site supervision
June 1997- Sept 1999 ESTRADA ARCHITECTS & ASSOCIATES
(Design and Build) Manila, Philippines
Autocadd and Manual Draftsman
Detailer
· Completed 2- year diversified training as a draftsman in
preparation for the professional board examination for architects.
Autocadd & Manual Draftsman
Detailer
BILLION CHARMS DESIGNS, Makati City, Philippines
Part –time job as detailer- draftsman.