Matthew Karis
Osceola
Summary
Experienced transportation and drafting professional with 10+ years of technical drawing and field support experience. Known for compliance review, problem-solving, and accurate work that supports quality, safety, and reliable project delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Generalist Senior
MNDOT GV Central
06.2024 - Current
- Reviewed documentation for compliance with state transportation policies and procedures
- Performed testing exceeding project minimums to ensure quality throughout the entire project
- Accurately measured and entered work performed for payments
- Helped provide solutions to plan errors that were discovered in the field
Walmart Associate
Walmart
09.2022 - 03.2026
- Assisted customers with product location and pricing questions
- Assisted freight unloading, backroom organization, and pallet flow to support efficient store operations
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according
Architectural Drafting Tech 2
MNDOT Bridge
05.2020 - 06.2024
- Prepared bridge plan sheets and details using MicroStation and agency drafting standards.
- Reviewed bridge design documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with specification requirements.
- Coordinated revisions with engineers to update structural drawings and maintain consistent plan sets.
- Interpreted survey data, field notes, and engineering markups to produce reliable construction drawings.
- Maintained drawing files, electronic records, and version control for active bridge projects.
Architectural Drafter
HAF Architects
04.2013 - 04.2020
- Produced accurate construction drawings using AutoCAD and Revit for residential and commercial projects.
- Coordinated drawings with architects, engineers, and consultants to resolve design conflicts.
- Prepared permit sets, plan revisions, and detailed documentation aligned with code requirements.
- Interpreted redlines and incorporated revisions into floor plans, elevations, sections, and details.
Construction Worker
KES Enterprises LLC
10.2012 - 01.2013
- Framed walls, installed sheathing, and followed blueprints to support residential construction projects
- Operated hand tools and power tools safely while completing demolition, cleanup, and material handling tasks
- Assisted carpenters with layout, measurements, and site preparation activities
- Loaded, unloaded, and organized lumber, hardware, and supplies to maintain efficient jobsite flow
Education
High School Diploma -
Somerset High School
Somerset01-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Building Technology
Northwest Technical Institute
Eagan, MN10-2012
Skills
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Multitasking and Task prioritization
- Documentation review
- Reliability
- Active listening skills
- Trimble Business Center
Timeline
Transportation Generalist Senior
MNDOT GV Central
06.2024 - Current
Walmart Associate
Walmart
09.2022 - 03.2026
Architectural Drafting Tech 2
MNDOT Bridge
05.2020 - 06.2024
Architectural Drafter
HAF Architects
04.2013 - 04.2020
Construction Worker
KES Enterprises LLC
10.2012 - 01.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Building Technology
Northwest Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Somerset High School