Daniel Cortes Bache phone: 512. 969. 9774 mahakito@gmail.com

PROJECT MANAGER / SUPERINTENDENT !CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Accomplished Project Manager and Superintendent with 10 years of international experience in all phases of residential and commercial construction projects, with a strong focus on multi-family construction and remodeling. Leadership skills and creative problem solving with strong team building and management. Efficient use of resources and budget estimation. Bilingual English and Spanish, with native Mexican fluency. • Project Planning and Management • Payroll and Payables • Blueprint Design and Revisions • Purchasing/Estimating • Construction Management

• Budget Management • Materials Management • Team Building and Leadership • Vendor, Subcontractor, and Client Relations • Design Build Construction!

EDUCATION • B.S. Industrial Design, Minor Illustration / Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City • Project Management Training / Fernando C. Civil Engineer, Mexico City • Cinematic Set Design and Construction Coordinator / Course by Marco Niro, UIA, Mexico City • 3D Modeling / Intensive Training by “FX shop” Mexico City !PROFESSIONAL HISTORY !Commercial Construction !Edinsa SA de CV, Polanco, Mexico City 2002 Project Manager 607 Hegel • Total renovation and expansion of vintage private home for conversion into nine (9) high end apartments. Designed all kitchens

and closets and oversaw construction of entire project. Responsible for payroll and coordination of over 55 workers (from bricklayers, to plumbers, and electricians.) Safety procurement, vendor/contractor management, purchasing and payables, receivables management. 10,000 SF. Budget: $1,000,000 !

Mahakito Design, Polanco, Mexico City 2002-2012 Project Manager Polanco, Mexico City • Total renovation of apartment. Concept creation, architectural drafting with 3D modeling, imported kitchen design and installation,

selection of bathroom fixtures, wall renovation, lighting distribution and the coordination of vendors and contractors. 1600 SF. Budget: $200,000

Lomas de Chapultepec • Total renovation of apartment. Vendor/contractor manager, purchasing and payables, receivables management and running

budget. Imported furniture from London and Netherlands, paintings and decoration, complex video and audio installations, bathroom with TV monitor, black hard wood floors, garden areas and kitchen. 1200 SF. Budget: $400,000

Eje Central • Warehouse conversion into art gallery and studio. Concept design, area distribution, bathroom and lounge area design. Project

concept creation and coordination. 10,000 SF. Budget: $180,000 Parque Lira • AFEECI patio renovation. Project development and coordination of construction of outside dinner for homeless children. 3D

visualizations, blue prints, purchases and payrolls. 300 SF. Budget: $6,000 Ford Lincoln Trade Show (2 years) • Developed and coordinated construction of five (5) different displays showcasing the 2012 Ford Explorer’s new technology and

security features and computerized systems. Ran budget and pursued deadlines, from idea to elaboration. Budget: $15,000 !Superintendent 2002-2012 Lomas de Chapultepec • Gym with kitchen and bathroom / sauna design. Project concept creation, architectural drafting with 3D modeling, hardwood deck

design and construction, selection of bathroom fixtures, wall mirror installation, lighting design and distribution, coordination of vendors and contractors. 800 SF. Budget: $80,000

Central de Abastos • Business renovation. Project concept creation, budgeting and coordination. Renovation of walls, ceiling, and all electrical and

hydraulic installations. Bathroom, electrical appliances, and office equipment installation. 300 SF. Budget: $12,000 !Residential Construction Project Manager Lomas de Chapultepec Alen Castre • Complete apartment renovation. The balcony was remodeled in teak from ceiling to floor. Supervised modification and installation

of imported kitchen from Germany. Managed vendor / contractor relationships, purchasing and payables, receivables, and

management. Installed an audio / visual system in all rooms, and imported furniture from Los Angeles and Japan. Hand crafted lamps made on site by Jess Shaw from London with an exclusive installation visit to Mexico City. 6000 SF. Budget: $150,000

Lomas de Chapultepec Alen Castre • Complete apartment remodel. Responsible for the whole remodeling phase, closet design, industrial kitchen installation, selection

of bathroom fixtures, solar water heater, lighting distribution and the coordination of vendors and contractors. 8000 SF. Budget: $68,000

Bosques de las Lomas, Mexico City • Complete home remodel. Installation of bathroom fixtures, wall renovation, purchasing and payables, receivables management

and coordination of contractor. 8000 SF. Budget: $80,000 !Superintendent 2002-2012 Bosques de las Lomas Leon Asa • Complete apartment renovation. Coordination and management of vendors. Selection of furniture, lighting distribution, walls

finished in mahogany and hard wood floors.1500 SF. Budget: $45,000 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Guerrero • Beach property upgrades. Custom mini-bar design, outside jacuzzi and patio renovation. 3D modeling, budgeting and onsite

construction coordination.150 SF. Budget: $10,000 Polanco, Mexico City • Kitchen upgrade for the Japanese ambassador. 3D modeling of new stove and kitchen island. Vendor/contractor manager,

purchasing and payables, receivables management and installation process. 60 SF. Budget: $5,000 !Property Management Edinsa SA de CV, Polanco, Mexico City 2002-2010 Property Manager Ibsen #60, Polanco, Mexico City Hegel #607, Polanco, Mexico City • Tenant improvements and property management for two buildings: one with 15 high end apartments and another with 9.

Coordination of vendor payables and purchases, responsible for upkeep of all apartments and service areas. Works included changing of whole ceramic shingle front of building, upgrading jacuzzi and marble bathrooms, replacement of windows, complete kitchen renovation, laminated floor replacement, general paint, electric and plumbing necessities. !

COMPUTER SKILLS Software Tools: Maya, Z-brush, A-CAD, FinalCut P X, Motion, Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop, Logic Pro !REFERENCES Fernando A Cortes, SVP for worldwide distribution, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. / USA 214.636.8140 Rafael Baledon, Wine entrepreneur / Mexico City (5255) 5202 9932 Francois De La Rosa, Austin filmmaker / USA 512.696.5196