
As Project Manager, Leonardo coordinates projects with Designers, Permitters, and Administrative Assistants from start to finish. He also provides regular status updates to Clients, ensuring that good communication is maintained. Leonardo began at Benchmark Group in 2019 as an Architectural Designer. He has worked on remodel projects for large retail stores, performing site scoping, field verification, consultant coordination, and creating construction documents. He has also performed quality control for projects, in which he learned Client directive and an in-depth understanding of specifications in order to correct issues on documents.
Leonardo’s past experience includes in-field construction experience, in which he learned a lot about local construction and contractor connections. He also interned as a furniture designer, working on design at the microscale and learning how trends shape design patterns. He also has experience as a Gallery Design Assistant in a local museum, in which he worked on gallery layouts suited to visitor walking patterns, lighting requirements, and clearance restrictions.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture
University of Arkansas
Memberships
American Institute of Architects (AIA)