Manuel Ignacio Granja
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
My professional architecture is characterized to contribute to Architectural for Fitness Activations.
Since 2013 I have focused my Career on creating Fitness Activation Experiences and Fitness Design. My graduation project is the first formal Design proof, the project consisted of an urban and private developments concentrated in fitness activations. Before that in the period of 2006 and 2012, I did volunteer in international and national tournament organizations which include Optimist Sailing World Cup in Ecuador and Soccer Tournaments for Kids in Need at Mexico
Like most of the people, I love to be active. I Have been Sailing National Champions in Ecuador, selected in the University Soccer Team in Mexico 2011, Selected In Cairnlea Fc in Melbourne 2012, and Iron Man 70.3 Finisher 2021 in Panamá.
I have worked directly and indirectly with multiple fitness brands. Like FIFA, Adidas, Samsung, and Life fitness in Fitness Activations Architecture
I have an MBA in Marketing and Certifications in Customer Experience, Customer Journey, LEED and PMP.
I apply the PMI process to my projects. In order to have formal Business to Business experiences and exceed quality standards in the project lifecycle.
Together we can make the world more Active.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Director
Self Employed
Panamá, Panamá
07.2014 - Current
- Hired and managed consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks.
- Orchestrated wide range of projects, improvement strategies, changes implementation, new revenue stream establishment and creative marketing and advertising.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
Project Manager
Lifefitness / Fitu
Panama, Panama
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing quality
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
- Collaborated with clients to address brand imaging and marketing style.
Retail Producer
Cheil
Panama, Panama
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Manage Samsung Account for Central America
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to clients, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Design Coordinator
Lifefitness / Fitu
panama, Panamá
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
- Appointed design consultants and encouraged performance pursuant to deed and scope of service.
- Worked with sales teams to effectively incorporate client requirements
- Produced detailed rough drafts and scale work-ups showcasing set, scenery and property demands.
Architecture Designer
Luis Alfaro Arquitectura y Paisaje
Panama, Panama
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to implement rendering and BIM to the company
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
Architecture Design
Jannina Cabal
Guayaquil, Ecuador
12.2013 - 06.2014
- Implemented 3D Rendering with artificial ilumination to the company
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Restaurant Waiter
La Porqueta
Melbourne, Australia
01.2012 - 07.2012
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Enlisted coworkers' assistance for multi-order delivery to avoid spilling or dropping food.
Education
MBA - Business Administration - Marketing
Universidad Interamericana De Panamá
Panamá, Panamá12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Instituto Tecnológico De Monterrey
Queretaro, Mexico12.2013
Exchange Student - Architecture
Victoria University
Melbourne, Australia07.2012
Skills
- Interdepartmental Communication
- Project Commissioning
- Architecture Design
- Data driven
- Math
- Software fast self learner (Have worked with Revit, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Photoshop, etc)
- Corrective Actions
- Project Drawings
- Budgetary Controls
Certification
Project Management Institute2017 Certified Associate in Project Management - Licence4698188e1US Green Building Council2017 Leed Green Associate - Licence11119628
Timeline
Project Manager
Lifefitness / Fitu
07.2021 - 08.2022
Retail Producer
Cheil
02.2020 - 08.2021
Design Coordinator
Lifefitness / Fitu
07.2017 - 02.2020
Architecture Designer
Luis Alfaro Arquitectura y Paisaje
09.2016 - 07.2017
Project Director
Self Employed
07.2014 - Current
Architecture Design
Jannina Cabal
12.2013 - 06.2014
Restaurant Waiter
La Porqueta
01.2012 - 07.2012
MBA - Business Administration - Marketing
Universidad Interamericana De Panamá
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Instituto Tecnológico De Monterrey
Exchange Student - Architecture
Victoria University
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