Athena Valdovinos
About Athena Valdovinos
Athena Valdovinos is a Talent Experience Manager with extensive experience in construction management and urban development. She has a strong background in OSHPD and DSA regulations and has held various roles at Swinerton, focusing on team empowerment and project efficiency.
Current Role at Swinerton
Athena Valdovinos serves as the Talent Experience Manager at Swinerton, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on empowering team members to achieve high efficiency in construction projects. Her responsibilities include enhancing the overall talent experience within the organization, ensuring that employees are supported in their roles.
Previous Experience at Swinerton
Prior to her current role, Athena Valdovinos held several positions at Swinerton. She worked as a Senior Project Engineer from 2020 to 2022 and as a Project Engineer from 2016 to 2020, both in the Greater San Diego Area. Additionally, she briefly served as an Assistant Project Manager in 2022. Her experience at Swinerton has contributed to her expertise in managing complex construction projects.
Education and Expertise
Athena Valdovinos has a strong educational background in construction management and architecture. She earned a Master of Construction Management (MCM) from the NewSchool of Architecture & Design in 2016. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Architecture at the same institution in 2014. Her expertise includes knowledge of OSHPD and DSA regulations, which are essential in healthcare and educational construction projects.
Background in Construction and Design
Athena Valdovinos has a diverse background in construction and design. She began her career as an intern at Raw Media Network in 2008 and has since held various roles in the industry. Her experience includes working as a BIM/VDC Intern at Balfour Beatty Construction from 2013 to 2014, where she gained valuable insights into building information modeling and virtual design and construction.
Early Career and Internships
Athena Valdovinos's early career includes several internships that provided her with foundational experience in client services and creative direction. She worked as a Client Services Intern at Tutor.com in 2010 and as a Creative Director at LoudGiraffe.com from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she gained experience in graphic design and content management at ICVM Group from 2008 to 2010.