Alex San Andres
Architecture and Art History graduate from Oberlin College, with Master of Architecture degree from Southern California Institute of Architecture. Currently pursuing MBA at University of Virginia. Last worked at DMJM |AECOM as an Architect.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Skills: | Architecture, Business, Design |
| Groups: | UVA E*Society |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | Oberlin College, Southern California Institute of Architecture, University of Virginia |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | DMJM |AECOM, Los Angeles, CA |
| Position: | Architect |
| Time period: | December 2005 - November 2008 |
| Description: | (Architecture, engineering and construction management firm)
- Conducted feasibility analysis of 11.5 acre high-density mixed-use development project for valuation of the development rights - Administered design development of 700 residential units and 100,000 square feet retail, resulting in $34 million valuation increase - Developed master plan for 17.8 acre mixed-use project, which incorporated retail, office, residential and hospitality components appraised at $340 million - Collaborated with team to produce Super-Structure Permit set and Foundation set, and administered successful submission process - Managed national and international project teams to development project scheme consistent with Chinese and US stakeholders, for a project estimated at $1 billion - Appointed Liaison to Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, responsible for representing corporate interests in policy actions endorsed by Chamber |
| Employer: | The Mason Alexander Group, New York, NY |
| Position: | Real Estate Development Associate |
| Time period: | December 2000 - November 2003 |
| Description: | - Developed pro-forma and cashflow models based on analysis of comparables, leading to two multi-family development projects
- Led market analysis of commercial, mixed-use and multifamily properties for development, resulting in acquisition of two buildings - Prepared investment memoranda including financial models, costs estimates, and entitlement issues, resulting in $1.4-$1.8 million mortgage/construction loans - Negotiated with mortgage brokers and lenders to obtain financing for $1.4 million mixed-use multi-family property - Coordinated with community development corporations and other agencies to market projects, resulting in 100% occupancy |
| Employer: | Stephen A. Wanta Architects. New York, NY |
| Position: | Project Designer/Manager |
| Time period: | December 1998 - November 2001 |
| Description: | - Produced demolition and construction documents for two restaurants and two residential properties in Manhattan, resulting in construction permits
- Managed contractors’ work, including leading weekly assessments, remaining on schedule and budget during subcontractor complications and price fluctuations - Generated bid set and proposals for contractor review, then negotiated construction cost estimates |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Virginia |
| Time period: | 2010 |
| Degree: | MBA |
| University: | Southern California Institute of Architecture |
| Time period: | 2006 |
| Degree: | Master of Architecture |
| University: | Oberlin College |
| Time period: | 1999 |
| Degree: | Architecture and Art History, BA |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | - President, Board of Directors, Housing Rights Center (a proponent of tenant rights)
- Fundraising Co-Chair, Urban Policy Committee; Urban Land Institute (real estate organization) - Event Planner, Urban Marketplace Conference (annual ULI real estate conference) - Liaison, LA Chamber of Commerce (Land-Use, Transportation, Environmental Impact Committees) - Legislative Activist, Mobility 21 (lobby group for greater public transportation in CA. |
