SAStefanie Aguilar
@stefanieaguilar
Architect and sommelier blending design, hospitality, and operations expertise.
GuatemalaWhat I'm looking for
I am an architect and sommelier with experience designing and managing architectural, interior, and landscape projects while leading hospitality and beverage operations. I have owned and operated architecture and beverage businesses and taught wine and architecture students.
My background includes project design and planning for commercial and residential clients, project management roles in the United States, and operational leadership overseeing vehicle registration operations. I have professional experience in photographic documentation and event beverage catering.
I bring practical software skills, multi-language ability, and a track record of teaching and advising students, aiming to combine creative design with service-focused execution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operation Manager
ITS Technology Guatemala, Limitada
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Oversee interstate title and vehicle registration operations for purchase and sale processes in the USA, improving process coordination and compliance since April 2023.
Owner
Match & Mix
Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Founded and operate a beverage catering business providing mixology and sommelier-led events and tastings since April 2021, increasing event bookings and client satisfaction.
Owner
SAG Architektur und Inneraumdesign
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years)
Design, plan and execute architectural, interior design, and landscape projects for residential and commercial clients since January 2020, delivering end-to-end project management and creative solutions.
UIThesis Advisor
Universidad del Istmo
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years)
Advised final-year architecture and interior design students on thesis projects since January 2019, guiding research, design development, and professional presentation.
Sommelier Teacher
Escuela Gourmet de Vino y Cata
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 (5 months)
Delivered introductory sommelier classes to students preparing for certification from January 2023 to June 2023, improving student knowledge and tasting skills.
Designer & Project Manager
Schwarzmann, LLC
Aug 2019 - Apr 2022 (2 years 8 months)
Led design and planning of kitchens, furniture and accessories for multiple projects in Florida, managing project deliverables and client coordination from August 2019 to April 2022.
Architecture Assistant
Cervecería Centro Americana, SA
Nov 2014 - Jul 2019 (4 years 8 months)
Supported engineering and design departments in planning and executing brewery process, office and infrastructure projects from November 2014 to July 2019, contributing to facility improvements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Escuela Gourmet de Vino y Cata
Sommelier (course), Sommelier / Wine Studies
2021 - 2021
Completed sommelier training and wine tasting courses at Escuela Gourmet de Vino y Cata in 2021.
Intecap
Barista & Bartender (course), Beverage Service / Mixology
2019 - 2021
Completed barista, bartender and mixology masterclasses and events training at Intecap between 2019 and 2021.
UIUniversidad del Istmo
Master in Architecture - Landscape, Architecture
2013 - 2014
Completed architecture studies and a master's in landscape-related architecture programs at Universidad del Istmo between 2013 and 2014.
Instituto Experimental de Asunción
Elementary School, Elementary Education
2006 - 2006
Completed elementary schooling at Instituto Experimental de Asunción in 2006.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
GuatemalaAuthorized to work in
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