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

Pavilions

Commercial

Sheds, Cabins & Others

Miscellaneous

ABILITIES

0
SKETCHUP
0
D5 RENDER
0
COREL DRAW
0
PHOTOSHOP
0
SONY VEGAS
0
MICROSOFT OFFICE

3D Design (SketchUp), Photorealistic Rendering (D5 Render), 3D Virtual Tours, Floor Plans, Blueprint Modification (Corel).

Brand Management, Corporate Graphic Design, Social Media Management, SEO, Content Creation.

CorelDRAW Suite, SketchUp, D5 Render, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Photoshop, Sony Vegas (Video), Ableton Live (Audio), WordPress (Websites).

AI-Powered Design & Research, Photography, Video Production, Public Speaking.

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