Today we’d like to introduce you to Carlos Sotelo.
Carlos, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I studied architecture at the Central University of Venezuela, at the same time as my studies, I worked in an architecture firm as an intern in the design area. Upon graduation, I decided to move to Miami in search of new opportunities to grow professionally. My beginnings were in jobs little related to my profession, as a draftsman of structural designs for pallet racks, which was an excellent opportunity to grow professionally and to break down the language barrier that at that time was not perfectly mastered.
After a year, I decided to obtain work experience working for an architecture office where I developed all my knowledge that today is essential for my business, then I worked in a development office as a project manager, where day today I was in contact with construction, materials, contractors, and budget management, from that moment my performance within that company began to open doors and new paths for me in the world of architecture where I had to put into practice all my knowledge learned, but now Independent, is the beginning of a professional project to which I gave the name of CS Architectural Consulting, which for this moment has been my biggest challenge, to be able to start and plant my roots in such a competitive field of work and achieve recognition. Throughout these years, the path has been one of ups and downs, and it has not only been about learning about architecture but also about business, marketing, administration, and even public relations, which undoubtedly all entrepreneurs learn naturally by time to decide to open your business.
Has it been a smooth road?
Definitely it has not been an easy path. From the moment I decided to open my own business, I knew that it would be a great risk that I had to take but I was sure that it would bring a lot of satisfaction. At the beginning everything was working on how I could make myself known and that people would trust me to give me the opportunity to work with them, that was the moment that I decided to distribute flyers in the building departments of each city, in addition to creating my website and even publish my services on Craiglist. Reinventing myself every day, ceasing to be an architect for a moment and becoming head of business has undoubtedly been one of my biggest challenges.
Please tell us about CS Architectural Consulting.
CS Architectural consulting specializes in new constructions, remodeling and legalization of projects carried out without the required permits, we offer all services for each Project, from architecture, engineering and 3d modeling, we are known for providing our clients with the ease of production of all the Project in one place without having to contact each specialist separately. We are proud to offer all clients time and attention to every detail of the projects and the commitment to their final scope.
We distinguish ourselves in creating an alliance with each of our clients where communication is our best tool. We adapt all needs to reality to meet the requirements and achieve the proposed goal.
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
I envision my company providing services throughout the country, in addition to architectural consulting as well as developers, creating new residential and commercial projects that bring art and functionality to the city.
Contact Info:
- Address: 1900 SW 8th st Miami FL, 33135
- Website: www.csarchitecturalconsulting.com
- Phone: 7866505725
- Email: carlos@csarchitecturalconsulting.com
- Instagram: cs.architectural
- Facebook: Carlos Sotelo Architectural Consulting
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