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NATIONALITY: Guatemalan (born) and German
BIRTH DATE: November, 13th 1987
ADDRESS: 103 University Village Dr. Apt 119C, Central, SC 2960
PHONE: (920) 562-2166
E-MAIL: miguelyon@clemson.edu / yonmoll@gmail.com
MIGUELYON
PROFILE:
As a licensed architect in Guatemala I had the opportunity to work in different projects starting as a
drafter in 2009 and ending as project designer and project manager for Studio Domus a renowned firm
in Guatemala, which gave me the opportunity to gain great experience, however I recognized that the
difference in quality of architecture from the United States and Guatemala is great, for that reason I
decided to reevaluate my knowledge, I started doing trips to study architecture in different cities in the
world and finally in 2012 I was awarded a Fulbright scholarship (sponsored by the Bureau of Education
and Cultural Affairs of the United States) and started my Master of Architecture II in Clemson University.
I am passionate for architecture, I believe that through good design an architect can guide and help
change different realities. I see myself as a proactive leader, always striving for excellence and
innovation with a strong sense of responsibility for the building’s users and the environment.
EDUCATION:
Aug/2012 – Present CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, South Carolina, United States
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE II
GPA: 3.9/4 – Expected Graduation Date: May 2014
Jan/2005 – Oct/2010 UNIVERSIDAD RAFAEL LANDIVAR, Guatemala City, Guatemala
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE (5 year Program + 1 for Thesis)
GPA: 85.77/100-Graduated with honors (MAGNA CUM LAUDE)
Jul/2007 – Dec/2007 PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD JAVERIANA, Bogotá, Colombia
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC FOREIGN EXCHANGE
GPA: 4.32/5
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
Jun/2013 – Present McMILLAN PAZDAN SMITH ARCHITECTURE
SUMMER INTERN
Jan/2012 – Jul/2012 STUDIO DOMUS, S.A. GUATEMALA
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
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I was involved in design of numerous awarded architectural competitions
for multinational and national companies in Guatemala, in various projects I
was in charge of the design and production of the construction documents.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
•Selected to go in an architecture trip to Paris, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
•Project manager for the offices of INTEK, Guatemala.
•Project manager for the design of the new offices of GRUPO ONYX.
•Designed the offices of PUBLICENTRO Guatemala.
Sep/2010 – Dec/2011 STUDIO DOMUS, S.A. GUATEMALA
JUNIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
•Participated in the design team for the design of “Torre Veralto”, an
apartment building of 108 units, commissioned by DECONSA.
•Designed the winning proposal for the new offices of DUWEST INC. in
Guatemala.
•Assigned as the project architect for the competition proposal of the Back
Offices for the CITIBANK in Guatemala.
•Designed a proposal for the new offices of BBDO in Guatemala.
Sep/2009 – Aug/2010 STUDIO DOMUS, S.A. GUATEMALA
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER
I started working in the company as a drafter, I worked in the production
of construction documents for various projects in Guatemala; nevertheless,
after a few months my design skills were recognized by the principal
partner of the company who started giving me design tasks and transfered
me to the design department.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
•Participated in the multidisciplinary design team for “LAS MERCEDES”,
a housing master plan in Guatemala City, commissioned by CONCEPTOS
URBANOS.
•Designed the offices for GEOCONSA ENERGY GROUP in Guatemala City.
•Participated in the design of the “BANCO CENTROAMERICANO DE
INTEGRACIÓN ECONÓMICA” (Central American Economic integration
Bank) in Guatemala City, and elaborated various construction documents.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
2011/2012 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATE AIA
Number: 38095290
2010 LICENSED ARCHITECT IN GUATEMALA
Colegio de Arquitectos de Guatemala
(College of Architects of Guatemala)
Number: 3624
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES:
Revit, Autocad, 3dsMax, Sketch Up, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator,
Microsoft Office Suite.
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LANGUAGES:
Spanish Native language
English Excellent
Italian Basic
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND AWARDS:
2013
•Awarded the first place in the Building Enclosure Council Competition of
2013 for the design of the project “Newberry County High School”. The
project was done in collaboration with Carlos Gonzalez and Longqing Liu.
•Selected as the Vice Presidentt of student development of the USGBC
academic organization in Clemson University.
•Selected as the recipient of the 2013-2013 Rule Joy Trammel + Rubio
Fellowship + Internship (due to the fact that I already have the Fulbright
scholarship I turned down the award in order to give the opportunity to
someone who could need it more than me).
2012
•Selected among 400 applicants to be awarded a FULBRIGHT scholarship
in Guatemala, the selection process was open to applicants of all the
country, nearly 400 people applied in 2012 and only 5 were selected.
•Architecture Travel with Studio Domus to Paris taking architecture tours
with www.guiding-Architects.net in Paris and La Défense.
•Architecture Travel with Studio Domus to Dubai and Abu Dhabi taking
architecture tours with www.guiding-Architects.net in Masdar city, The
Palm Islands, Burj Khalifa, Burj al Arab, Saadiyat Island and several
landmarks of architecture.
•Attended to the Annual National Convention of the American
Institute of Architects, held in Washington, DC “Design Connects” and
participated in various tours.
2011
•Participated in the Seminar for the Leaders of the New Millennium, which
was part of “Building the Future Fullbright 2011”, and is developed by the
U.S. Embassy in cooperation with the Guatemalan Association of Fullbright
Alumni.
2010
•Attended to the Annual National Convention of the American
Institute of Architects, held in Miami “Design for the new Decade” and
participated in various tours.
•Attended to NEOCON Chicago 2010 the largest design exposition and
conference for commercial interiors in North America (site: www.neocon.
com).
2007-2009
•Volunteer for the International and non-profitable foundation “UN TECHO
PARA MI PAIS” (a roof for my country), chapter Guatemala, to build
emergency houses in “El Salto del Chilascó, Baja Verapaz” in 2011 and in
“Palencia, Guatemala” in 2009.
•Recognition for the participation in the design of the Memorial for the
victims of HIV in Guatemala City.
•Recognition for the academic excellence at the University Rafael Landívar.
•Participated in the conference “Equipamientos Urbanos” (Urban
Facilities), held in Medellin as part of the International Academic Exchange
in cooperation with the “Pontificia Universidad Javeriana de Bogotá”, and
presented by Felipe Uribe, and Emilio Sanmiguel.
03/26/2013
Licensed Architect
No. 3624 Colegio de
Arquitectos de Guatemala
Fulbright Scholar
Awarded a scholarship in a
national competition in 2012
International Associate
No. 38095290
From 2011-2012
Graduate Student at
Clemson University
CURRENT GPA: 3.9
Bachelor Degreee in
Architecture
Magna Cum Laude
