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Ricky Alvarez

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Naturally curious and results oriented Designer / Project Manager with 10+ years experience leading fast-moving retail and hospitality growth projects. Skilled in creative problem solving, optimizing project efficiency, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Adept at delivering projects on time and within budget while ensuring a consistent and engaging brand experience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder, Creative Director

Studio Tinto
03.2014 - Current
  • Applied holistic, customer-focused approaches to drive vision, design strategy and creative output across all business channels, growing studio year over year
  • Managed projects with budgets ranging from $15,000 to $1.5 million
  • Led all aspects of concept development, prototyping, and fabrication, producing detailed working drawings, design plans, models, and schemes
  • Implemented lean construction principles on in house fabrication projects, resulting in a 10% reduction in project waste and an overall increase in overall project profitability.

Director of Design

Donnelly Group / Freehouse Collective
10.2016 - 08.2022
  • Played a key role in the growth and success of Freehouse Collective, leading 14 projects and spearheading expansion into the Toronto market
  • Managed project budgets ranging from $200,000 to $4 million, achieving cost savings of up to 15% through strategic vendor negotiations and value engineering initiatives
  • Directed all phases of corporate interior design projects, ensuring design review, scheduling, budget control, logistics, and project close-outs
  • Developed key design strategies and implemented them across brand, creative, and operational touch points.

Project Manager, Lead designer

Dutch Love Cannabis
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Organized and facilitated scalable design concepts and systems for 12 locations across Canada
  • Cultivated strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders, resulting in a 15% decrease in project costs through effective negotiation and partnerships
  • Implemented project management software, enhancing project tracking and reporting capabilities by 30% for improved decision-making
  • Facilitated merchandising and design solutions to strengthen brand standards, best practices, and key operational touch points.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Ottawa University
Ottawa, ON
01.2006

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Entrepreneurial and Innovative
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Reporting & Documentation
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Art Direction
  • Interior Design
  • Creative Strategy
  • Conceptual Ideation
  • Marketing Communications

Certification

Google Project Management: Professional Certificate

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Project Manager, Lead designer

Dutch Love Cannabis
01.2018 - 01.2021

Director of Design

Donnelly Group / Freehouse Collective
10.2016 - 08.2022

Founder, Creative Director

Studio Tinto
03.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Arts -

Ottawa University

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