Raquel Contreras, Ra, Ca Sp, Ncarb
About Raquel Contreras, Ra, Ca Sp, Ncarb
Raquel Contreras is a Design Manager at Swinerton, specializing in CAD and BIM software with extensive experience in the architecture field. She is bilingual in Spanish and has a background in architecture with degrees from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona and Fachhochschule Biberach.
Work at Swinerton
Raquel Contreras has been serving as a Design Manager at Swinerton since 2020. In this role, she applies her extensive knowledge of design and project management to oversee various architectural projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her responsibilities include coordinating design efforts, managing project timelines, and ensuring the integration of advanced design technologies.
Education and Expertise
Raquel Contreras holds a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where she studied from 2000 to 2005. She also studied at Fachhochschule Biberach for a year in 2003-2004. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of design software, including CAD and BIM applications such as BIM 360, Revit, and AutoCAD, as well as advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite.
Professional Background
Raquel has a diverse professional background in architecture, having worked at several prominent firms. Before her current role at Swinerton, she was a Senior Associate at KMD Architects from 2017 to 2018, and an Architect at TEF Design from 2018 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes positions at Arquitectonica, HMC Architects, and Puchlik Design Associates, where she developed her skills over more than a decade.
Technical Skills
Raquel Contreras possesses advanced technical skills in various design and visualization tools. She is proficient in 3D visualization software, including Enscape, Sketch-Up, 3D Studio Max, Maya, and Rhino. Additionally, she is skilled in both Windows and Mac platforms, along with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
Language Proficiency
Raquel is bilingual in Spanish and has intermediate proficiency in German, both in written and oral communication. This language capability enhances her ability to collaborate with diverse teams and clients in the architectural field.