MARCOS BASTIAN, AICP – Urban Designer, Planner
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SUMMARY
Planner and Designer with 10+ years of experience in urban & regional planning, land development, single-family and multi-family residential design, mixed use projects, adaptive reuse architecture, hospitality, retail design and geographic information systems.
(Resume and work samples available at http://www.bstn.net)
QUALIFICATIONS
- AICP Certification (American Institute of Certified Planners Registration #023708)
- 9+ years of experience in urban planning, architecture & geographic information systems.
- Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent graphics capabilities.
- Extensive experience in CAD & IT management.
- Experience with project management, costs/feasibility analysis and financial reporting.
- Broad range of knowledge in technology, including:
CAD, 3D modeling and digital renderings (AutoCAD, Microstation, 3DStudio, SketchUp, V-Ray).
Geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial databases (ESRI, Erdas).
Electronic documents management systems (EDMS).
Programming & Internet tools (AutoLisp, html, javaScript, PHP, Plone, Joomla, WordPress).
Misc. PM-related software (SAP, Expedition, Open Workbench, MS Project).
- Fluent in English and Portuguese. Limited knowledge of Spanish.
EDUCATION
2007 Master of Arts in Urban & Regional Planning,
Specialization in Urban Design
University of Florida – credits completed in 2000, GPA 3.69
Awards: Outstanding Academic Achievements, 1999
1995 Bachelor In Architecture,
Minor in Urban & Regional Planning
Parana’ State University, Curitiba – BRAZIL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2007 – Present
Co-Owner, Vice President of Design & Planning
Urban Design Solutions, Inc.
Orlando, FL
Urban Design Solutions is a small business crafted to provide expert advice to quality-conscious public and private clients who take pride on improving the communities they serve. UDS’ staff is composed by Architects, Urban Designers, Planners, and experts in Geographic Information Systems.
- Principal in charge of land development, design and planning projects. Practice areas include urban design, traditional town planning, suburban revitalization, land development advisory services, pre-development analysis and community visioning.
- Job responsibilities: business development, project budgeting, contracts, design development and quality control, public presentations and stakeholders mediation.
June 2007 – November 2008
Project Manager, Architecture
Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc.
Orlando, FL
Starwood Vacation Ownership is one of the premier developers and operators of high-end vacation ownership resorts. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, under the Westin, Sheraton & St.Regis brands.
- In charge of design & construction project management, assuring quality control in compliance with corporate brand-standards. Project types included full & fractional ownership resorts, model units and hotel conversions.
- Job responsibilities: preliminary and schematic budgeting; control of design development process; control of permit & land development processes; due diligence research; investigation of future development requirements; selection and pre-qualification of designers and consultants; review, negotiation and approval of design budgets and contracts.
May 2005 – April 2007
Urban Designer, Master Planning Group
Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin, Inc.
Orlando, FL
Founded in 1974, Glatting Jackson is a community planning and design firm with a staff of over 160 professionals committed to a broad-based interdisciplinary approach to community planning, meeting the client’s objectives while maximizing community benefits.
- In association with project principals, responsible for a wide range of multidisciplinary, large scale design projects, including master-planned communities, high-density mixed use urban infill, traditional neighborhood designs, and retail centers.
- Position required a broad technical knowledge in architecture, urban design, site planning and placemaking principles, taking into consideration applicable physical, financial, regulatory and environmental constraints.
January 2004 – April 2005
Architectural Designer
Nelsen Partners, Inc,
Austin TX
With offices in Austin and Phoenix, Nelsen Partners provides architecture, interiors, planning and urban design services with projects ranging from mixed use development and master planned urban centers to retail developments office buildings, residential towers, hotels, performing arts venues and restaurants.
- Worked under the direct supervision of principals as part of an architectural design and master planning team, developing mixed use master planning projects, high density multi-family design, lifestyle retail centers and high-end restaurants.
- In addition to regular job duties, became responsible for the IT & CAD management of the Austin Office, overseeing the upgrade and maintenance of network equipment and data servers, as well as the purchase and management of computer hardware and software.
October 2000 – December 2003
Job Captain / CAD & IT Manager
Buchanan Yonushewski Group, LLC.
Denver, CO
BYGroup is a Denver-based design-build company, focusing on multi-family & adaptive-reuse design. It provides an unique, integrated system for designing, managing and delivering its projects, producing the greatest value for its clients while simplifying the building process.
- Participated in preliminary design teams, directly assisting project architects with production of presentation materials, computer 3D models and renderings used in client presentations and public approval meetings.
- Assisted with the creation of architectural documentation during all phases of design development. Handled consultant coordination tasks and client communications during pre-construction phases.
- CAD and IT Management responsibilities included: network configuration, Internet development, backup maintenance and staff support.
January 1998 – October 2000
Graduate Research Assistant, Project Manager
GeoPlan Center, University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
The Geo-Facilities Planning and Information Research Center was established in 1984 in UF’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning, as a response to the need for a teaching and research environment in geographic information systems, or GIS.
- Managed and implemented GIS projects, focusing on urban and environmental planning. Clients included the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Museum of Natural History.
- Provided technical support and training for staff and students in urban design, GIS, CAD, data conversion and computer graphics tools and techniques. Created visual communication materials, computer graphics, websites and other Internet applications.
1995-97
Project Manager, GIS Instructor
ICGS, Parana’ State University (UFPR)
Curitiba, Brazil
The Integrated Center of Studies in GIS (ICGS) is a technology research laboratory under UFPR’s College of Architecture, offering graduate studies and research in geographic information systems, urban design, environmental management and transportation planning.
- Participated as a researcher and team leader in multiple GIS projects applied to transportation, environmental planning and urban design. Developed spatial data acquisition strategies. Provided training and technical support to project staff.
- Taught GIS and urban design classes to undergraduate architecture students; assisted graduate students with the development of research projects.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2000 Graduate Teaching Assistant
Urban Design Studio,
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
1995/97 Undergraduate Instructor
GIS applied to Urban & Regional Planning,
Parana’ State University, Curitiba, BRAZIL
1992 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Architectural Studio I
Parana’ State University, Curitiba, BRAZIL
WORK SAMPLES & REFERENCES
- References provided upon request
- Online work samples available at http://www.bstn.net
CONTACT INFORMATION
MARCOS BASTIAN
407.574.0541
mbastian@bstn.net
www.bstn.net
