OCTAVIO RODRIGUEZ
4823 W. Brentwood Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53223
414•688•0649
orodriguez@octagramdesign.com
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Architecture and Urban Planning
M. Arch, May 2002
B.S. Architectural Studies, May 1999.
• Graduated with Honors
• Nominated for the Chicago Award-Student Competition at UWM- School of Architecture
• Golden Key National Honor Society, 1999
Inter American University of Puerto Rico – San German, PR
Pre-Architecture Program, May 1996
EXPERIENCE
2008 – 2009
BARRIENTOS DESIGN AND CONSULTING Inc., Milwaukee, WI
Designer
Projects include, but are not limited to the following: McKinley Gardens Community Center, Zoe Ministries
Church, Blackhawk Community Credit Union, Greater Iowa Credit Union, and Ho-Chunk Housing Community
Development Agency Blue Wing Multi-Family Housing
2004 - 2008
KAHLER SLATER, Milwaukee, WI
Designer
Projects include, but are not limited to the following: Kohler Water Spa, Skirvin Hotel Oklahoma City,
UW-Green Bay Kress Events Center, UW-Parkside Student Union Addition and Renovation, MATC – Truax
Student Union Addition and Renovation, Manpower Corporate Headquarters interiors, 825 Jefferson Canopy,
UW-Madison Athletic Master Plan and Ice Hockey Arena, TCA – Tennis Clubs of America, Congregation
Emanu’el B’ne Jeshurun, Eau Claire County Courthouse and Jail
2002 - 2004
Carroll Associates Architects Ltd., Palatine, IL
Designer
Work experience includes Shopping Mall and Retail Store Design
2000 - 2001
KAHLER SLATER ARCHITECTS, Milwaukee, WI
Design Assistant
Projects include, but are not limited to the following: Milwaukee Art Museum, Marquette Dental School, ASQ
Center, West Allis Women’s Pavilion
1998
KOHN PEDERSEN FOX ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS (KPF), New York, NY
Intern Designer
Work experience includes design and conceptual sketching, and model building.
SKILLS
AutoCAD 2008-2009 Time Management
Revit Architecture Strong oral, written & communication skills
SketchUp Pro Analytical & organizational skills
Form-Z Team player
3D StudioViz Model building & 3D Visualization
Adobe’s Creative suites
Microsoft Office tools
Bilingual – Spanish & English
ORGANIZATIONS
American Institute of Architects - Assoc. AIA - 2004-2009
Golden Key National Honor Society - Life member
Fuel Milwaukee
Reference available upon request