Professional Profile: Heriberto Rodriguez Valenzuela 2017

Name: Heriberto Rodriguez Valenzuela
Title: Architectural Designer
Company: SPAN Architecture
Location: 11 Broadway, Suite 1500, New York, NY
Birthplace: Zacatecas, Mexico
Education: Bachelors Environmental Design – Texas A&M University, Master of Architecture – Cornell University
First job outside of real estate: Woodshop manager & CNC operator
First job in real estate or allied field: SPAN Architecture
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am currently working on two exciting residential projects in New York City and concurrently working towards obtaining my professional license. I am planning to keep learning and to change and challenge our built environment in a way that truly reveals the excitement and passion that I have for architecture.
How do you unwind from a busy day? Drinking a cold beer and watching a baseball game (preferably the Houston Astros)
Favorite book or author: “Exit West” by Mohsin Hamid
Favorite movie: “Big Fish” by Tim Burton
Last song you purchased/downloaded? “Paola” by Shout Out Louds
One word to describe your work environment: Lively
Rules to live by in business: Change, learn, adapt.
What is your dream job? Shortstop for the Houston Astros