PHONE NUMBER
+1-484-983-5333
E-MAIL ADRESS
ricardothecreative@gmail.com
location
4 West View Drive
Akron, PA 17501
NAME
Hector Ricardo Estrada
DATE OF BIRTH
9 June 1976
EXPERIENCE
Lead Designer / Creative
LANGUAGES
Spanish (Native) / English (Professional Working Proficiency)
HOBBIES
Travel, Music, Archery, Taekwondo, Dog Walking, Personal Growth.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Bilingual Creative Designer, an expert in branding and photorealistic rendering, with a unique career path combining over 20 years of creative direction experience—including roles as a University Professor and an independent advisor in branding and advertising for businesses — with 3+ years in the U.S. construction industry.
Specialist in creating powerful visual sales tools (renders and virtual tours) and leveraging AI to enhance design processes. Proven ability to learn trades from the ground up and apply a strategic vision to drive design, marketing, and sales.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2022- PRESENT
Precise Buildings LLC. PA.
LEAD DESIGNER
• Lead 3D building design with SketchUp; deliver photoreal renders and 3D virtual-tour videos.
• Integrate AI tools for workflow acceleration, multimedia content generation, and market analysis.
• Design graphics, photo, and video marketing collateral for web, social media, and events; oversee SEO.
• Acquired hands-on expertise in Amish-style construction methods; assisted in site layout and material handling.
2021 – 2022
Independent Contractor. NJ.
INTERIOR RENOVATION DESIGNER & LABORER
Designed and built residential decks, basements, and kitchens through planning and execution.
2011 – 2012
VIEWTY CONEXION. Colombia
CEO & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
• Founded and directed a creative agency focused on cultural transformation through innovative advertising campaigns and training.
• Served as the lead creative and content creator for major clients, including the Medellin Mayor’s Office and the Metropolitan Area.
TEACHING & TRAINING EXPERIENCE
2005 – 2014
Various Colombian Universities
UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR
Held professor roles at prestigious institutions including Universidad de Medellín, Universidad de Antioquia, and Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia.
• Taught courses in Advertising Graphic Design, Corporate Image, Creativity, and Audiovisual Production.
2016 – 2021
Viewty Conexion. Colombia.
CORPORATE TRAINER & SPEAKER
Designed and delivered proprietary “Knowledge Shows” and “Work Shows”— experiential workshops for businesses on topics like branding, emotional intelligence, and non-verbal communication.
MY EDUCATION
1
2007 – 2008
MARKETING MANAGMENT
Specialization in Promotional Marketing Management (WES U.S. Equivalency).
Pontifical Bolivarian University.
2
1996 – 2000
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising (WES U.S. Equivalency).
Pontifical Bolivarian University.
3D RENDERING PORTFOLIO
Barns & Arenas
Stores
Garages
Pavilions
Commercial
Sheds, Cabins & Others
Decks
Miscellaneous
ABILITIES
3D Design (SketchUp), Photorealistic Rendering (D5 Render), 3D Virtual Tours, Floor Plans, Blueprint Modification (Corel).