Matthew Gilliard
Summary
Innovative Junior Designer offering a wealth of experience in project management, Revit modeling, graphic presentations and sustainable strategies. Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and still manage a high degree of accuracy. And who brings a positive/personable attitude each and every day.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
JUNIOR DESIGNER
DAVID M. SULLIVAN INC.
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the creation of visually appealing presentation decks for internal meetings and external pitches to potential clients or partners.
- Developed enlarged details, elevations, and FF&E plans/schedules for a large mixed-use project.
- Created graphic renderings and models using Sketchup and Lumion.
- Coordinated effectively with external consultants such as surveyors or civil engineers to obtain necessary information for accurate representation in draft drawings.
- Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
FREELANCE DESIGNER
DAHER GOLDING STUDIO
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories for New York luxury residential projects.
- Assisted sub-contractors on site with executing our design intent and helped with any issues or questions they had.
- In charge of preliminary site visits, field measuring, and documentation.
DESIGNER II
JDAVIS ARCHITECTS
04.2019 - 03.2023
- 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.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
SPIEZLE ARCHITECTURE GROUP
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Part of the construction administration phrase for two renovation/alteration 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.
- Created graphic renderings and models using Revit and Lumion.
- 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.
DESIGNER
SHORE POINT ARCHITECTURE
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Created unit plans, elevations, and enlarged details for both single-family residential and multi-family residential projects located along the Jersey shore.
- Head visualization artist for all in-house 3D renderings. Created graphic renderings and models using sketchup and Lumion.
- In charge of preliminary site visits, field measuring, and documentation.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
Education
Bachelor's of Architecture - Architecture
Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA05.2017
Skills
- AutoCAD and Revit
- Hand Sketching
- SketchUp
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Enscape and Lumion
- Microsoft Suite
- Bluebeam
- Materials research
Timeline
JUNIOR DESIGNER
DAVID M. SULLIVAN INC.
11.2023 - Current
FREELANCE DESIGNER
DAHER GOLDING STUDIO
06.2023 - 10.2023
DESIGNER II
JDAVIS ARCHITECTS
04.2019 - 03.2023
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
SPIEZLE ARCHITECTURE GROUP
04.2018 - 03.2019
DESIGNER
SHORE POINT ARCHITECTURE
06.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor's of Architecture - Architecture
Philadelphia University