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Criselle Barquilla

@crisellebarquilla

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Registered Architect and Design Manager delivering AI-driven, high-ticket property transformations.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek design- or project-management roles where I can lead end-to-end, deliver high-quality, high-ticket property transformations, apply AI workflows, and collaborate cross-functionally for measurable ROI.

I am a Registered Architect and Design Manager with 10+ years of international experience across architectural design, interiors, and masterplanning. I lead full project lifecycles from concept and technical production drawings to stakeholder coordination and final staging, with a consistent record of 100% quality handovers.

I have directed end-to-end property transformations and optimized delivery using AI-driven workflows in Motion to synchronize multi-site timelines, vendor deliveries, and contractor milestones. My roles have included project management, scheduling in Buildertrend and Buildertrend-based documentation, negotiation with suppliers, and sourcing commercial-grade luxury furnishings to maximize owner ROI.

My background spans senior planning lead and project architect roles for residential, high-rise, retail and cultural conservation projects, plus lighting design and BIM drafting. I prioritize clear client communication, cross-functional coordination, and construction-ready documentation to deliver projects on time, on budget, and at the required quality standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead Designer

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Ishita Interiors

Oct 2025 - Present (3 months)

Direct end-to-end high-ticket property transformations including spatial planning, technical production drawings, and final staging; implemented AI-driven Motion workflows that synchronized multi-site timelines and vendor deliveries to accelerate launches and ensure 100% quality handovers.

Interior Design technical drawings Workflows Project Coordination Vendor Management

Project Manager

Burgtec

Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year)

Delivered multiple projects on time and within budget by streamlining scheduling, procurement, and documentation in Buildertrend and negotiating supplier terms to ensure defect-free, 100% quality handovers.

Project Management Buildertrend Procurement Scheduling Quality Control Client Communication Documentation

Senior Planning Lead Architect

Vista Land and Lifescapes

Mar 2020 - Sep 2024 (4 years 6 months)

Managed design stages from pre-design to construction for horizontal, high-rise, and master-planned estates; prepared schematic designs and coordinated cross-functional teams to improve delivery efficiency and construction quality.

Documentation Stakeholder Management Business Development

Junior Supervisor

Luntian Building Design Solutions

Sep 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 6 months)

Oversaw scheduling and execution of projects, mentored a team of five, produced BIM-based working drawings and energy reports, and led client meetings to ensure timely delivery and adherence to project objectives.

BIM Team Leadership Scheduling Client Management Quality Assurance

Project Architect

Antonio Design and Fixtures

Jan 2018 - Sep 2018 (8 months)

Designed and delivered office projects from concept through construction by producing layouts, drawings, and specifications and coordinating contractors and suppliers to meet quality and timeline targets.

Project Coordination Office Design

Technical Designer

Design International Selection Inc.

Feb 2017 - Dec 2017 (10 months)

Managed retail store repairs and maintenance for Apple stores and sub-retailers, producing as-built drawings and repair reports and supervising fixture repairs to maintain brand standards and minimise operational disruption.

Repair Reporting Quality & Compliance

Lighting Designer

Brightgreen

Jun 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 5 months)

Produced customised lighting and electrical layouts, drafted specifications, and used in-house software to deliver lighting plans that met technical performance and illumination requirements.

Lighting Design

Junior Architect

Schema Konsult

Aug 2016 - Jan 2017 (5 months)

Contributed to the restoration of the Metropolitan Theatre by preparing detailed working drawings and coordinating with consultants to support conservation and rehabilitation objectives.

Site Meetings

Junior Designer

Fulgar Architects

Aug 2015 - Jul 2016 (11 months)

Led design conceptualisation and working drawings for projects including the Komik Museum and Ambuklao Residence, managed client meetings, site inspections, and procurement to deliver culturally informed architectural solutions.

Client Management Inspections Procurement Cultural Architecture