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Matthew Gilliard

Matthew Gilliard

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

JUNIOR DESIGNER

142 West 130th Apt 10. New York, NY 10027

 (732)-796-3895 | gilliard5563@gmail.com

Dynamic Junior Designer with expertise in project management, presentation design, and sustainable strategies. Organized individual with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and still manage a high degree of accuracy. Known for delivering visually appealing designs with a keen eye for detail.

Employment 

David M. Sullivan Inc, New York, NY, US, Junior Designer

• Developed visually appealing presentation decks for internal meetings and client pitches.
• Created graphic renderings and models using SketchUp and Lumion.
• Coordinated with external consultants for accurate representation in construction drawings.
• Produced and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.

Nov 2023 - current
 

Daher Golding Studio, New York, NY, US, Freelance Designer

• Selected materials and furniture for luxury residential projects.
• Assisted subcontractors on-site to ensure design intent execution.
• Conducted preliminary site visits and documentation.

Jun 2023 - Oct 2023
 

JDavis Architects, Philadelphia, PA, US, Designer II

• Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
• Created the Revit model and construction document set for two affordable housing projects. Managed the team's Bluebeam Studio Session, OneNote project schedule, and monthly issuance of backgrounds out to consultants.
• Collaborated with senior management to develop, review, and finalize design concepts.
• Primary point of contact in the Construction Administration phase of a few projects. Reviewing submittals and RFIs, taking OAC meeting minutes, and coordinating open items for the team.
• Resolved construction conflicts by working closely with contractors, engineers, and other consultants to find effective solutions that maintained design integrity.

Apr 2019 - Mar 2023
 

Spiezle Architecture Group, Hamilton, NJ, US, Designer

• Part of the construction administration phrase for multiple projects by going on site visits, writing up the meeting minutes, and updating the CA log.
• Developed comprehensive construction documents to ensure accurate execution of architectural concepts during the building process.
• Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
• Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.

Apr 2018 - Mar 2019
 

Shore Point Architecture, Ocean Grove, NJ, US, Designer

• Created unit plans, elevations, and enlarged details for both single-family residential and multi-family residential projects.
• Head visualization artist for all 3D renderings. Created graphic renderings and models using SketchUp and Lumion.
• Conducted preliminary site visits and documentation.
• Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.

May 2017 - Feb 2018
 

Education 

Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2014 - May 2017
 

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