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Matthew Silvi

Matthew Silvi

New Orleans, LA, US

 

About 

I have recently finished my last Architects Registration Examination. NCARB has already approved my IDP and ARE and has sent my certificate to the State Architects Licensure Board of Pennsylvania. I will be seeking reciprocal registration in Louisiana once I have received my initial license.

My wife and I have purchased a house in Metairie, LA and will be relocating from Philadelphia, PA this month (May 2016).

I pride myself on my ability to learn and adapt quickly to situations with clients, consultants, software programs, etc.

My work experience thus far has been primarily in single- and multi-family residential architecture, however, I do have some experience in a wide variety of occupancy types.

Employment 

BartonPartners Architects Planners, Inc., Norristown, PA, US, Project Architect

Duties: managing day-to-day tasks of the project team, keeping the Project Manager apprised of progress and seeking council on major issues, conducting code reviews of the projects, first level of QC/QA of the project team, communicating with clients, consultants and owner’s consultants, full coordination of drawings and other issues among the consultants and Architect’s drawings, reviewing specifications, Construction Administration and Construction Observation, assist the Project Manager with staff scheduling for the project, and assisting the Project Manager and/or Principals with various other tasks.
Support the Firm Quality and Efficiency initiative through CAD Training/Orientation of new employees, coordinating efforts to create a Detail Library and Accessibility Block Library under the guidance of a PM, assisting in implementation of updated CAD/drafting standards and running CAD seminars, resolving CAD and other drafting issues with fellow employees.

May 2013 - current
 

William H. Childs Jr. & Associates, Chagrin Falls, OH, US, Intern Architect

Duties: Highly detailed field measurements, drafting of existing conditions, schematic design of houses and outbuildings, design development, highly detailed construction drawings, extensive detailing, interior elevations, cabinetry & simple custom furniture & millwork design, construction observation, issuance of addenda, editing and preparation of bid specifications, and coordinating drawings between consultants.

May 2012 - May 2013
 

Joseph L. Myers, Architect, Inc., Willoughby, OH, US, Draftsman

Duties: detailing, preparation of construction documents, documentation of existing conditions, architectural site plans, REScheck/COMcheck Reports, draft proposals, and assisting in each aspect of the design process.
Additional duties included: coordinating drawings with consultants, maintaining a basic website for the firm, organization of the project archives, and basic tech support.

May 2007 - May 2012
 

Education 

Kent State University, Kent, OH, US, Masters, College of Business Administration

Aug 2009 - May 2011
 

Kent State University, Kent, OH, US, MArch, College of Architecture and Environmental Design

Aug 2004 - May 2011
 

Awards 

Finalist, Honorable Mention

Finalist: Faculty Honorable Mention in the Integrated Design Competition at Kent State University.

2009
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills