Construction management
Planning, scheduling, contractors, purchasing, budgets, inspections, and successful completion of residential remodeling projects.
Professional profile · Colorado, USA
Erick Iván Sáenz Zaragoza.
Construction project management, wine and spirits education, and a lasting connection to the land through agave cultivation. Three disciplines linked by origin, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.
Explore my background ↓Build · explore · create
CONSTRUCTION & PROJECT MANAGEMENTWINE & SPIRITSAGAVE CULTIVATION · DURANGO
01 / About
More than one discipline.
Erick Iván Sáenz Zaragoza, professionally known as Iván Sáenz and online as ivannovisch, is based in the Denver metropolitan area in Colorado. His background spans residential construction and project coordination, an interest in wine and spirits, and ongoing agave cultivation in Durango, Mexico.
His work in residential remodeling, especially basement finishing, involves scheduling, trade coordination, material selections, supplier management, inspections, and consistent client communication through project completion.
His professional outlook also embraces bilingual communication in Spanish and English, continuous learning, gastronomy, technology, design, and visual storytelling.
02 / Core areas
Three worlds, one point of view.
Agave & Durango roots
Ongoing involvement in planting and growing agave in Durango, Mexico, with an appreciation for agriculture, regional heritage, and traditional production knowledge.
Wine & spirits
A specialized interest in wine regions, tasting, service, mezcal, craft distilling, and spirits education.
03 / Experience
Purpose-driven projects.
Urban Renovators
Residential remodeling and project leadership
Project coordination from planning to handover, including trades, materials, design specifications, purchases, owner relations, permit and inspection scheduling, quality standards, and final punch lists.
Agave cultivation in Durango
Current agricultural activity · Planting and cultivation
Ongoing participation in planting and caring for agave, maintaining a meaningful connection to the land and the agricultural heritage of Durango. An earlier own-brand mezcal initiative is no longer commercially active; current efforts focus on growing agave.
04 / Education & credentials
Knowledge worth cultivating.
Professional training and continuing education in wine, spirits and hospitality. Credential names and completion status will be updated as official documentation is confirmed.
Advanced Sommelier
Advanced professional wine and beverage knowledge, tasting and service.
WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits
Focused study of distilled spirits, production methods, categories and sensory assessment.
Certified & Introductory Sommelier
Earlier stages in the sommelier training and certification path, as reported.
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
Previously described as in progress; not represented as a completed qualification.
05 / Interests & lifestyle
Curiosity is part of the journey.
Iván particularly appreciates Rioja, Tempranillo, Old World wines, balanced acidity, ripe tannins, red-fruit character, and well-integrated oak. He also enjoys discovering Italian producers and regions, including Brunello di Montalcino.
His interests outside work include photography and video editing, technology, automotive culture, design, menswear, travel, and Colorado's mountain landscapes. He enjoys classic Latin vocal music and thoughtful dining and tasting experiences.
Family is central to his life and to the meaning he brings to his work, time, and personal projects.
Rioja & TempranilloAgave cultivation · DurangoBrunello di MontalcinoFood & winePhotography & videoTechnology & innovationAutomotive & designColorado travelMenswearSpanish & EnglishBasic ItalianMusic & culture
“Details matter — when building a living space, expressing a brand's identity, and experiencing a remarkable glass of wine.”
An editorial summary of his professional and personal outlook.