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Travis Matts

Travis Matts

Detroit, MI, US

 
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About 

Preservation Designer having recently graduated from Pratt Institute with a Masters of Science in Historic Preservation, and a previous Bachelors Degree in Interior Design. Specialized focus on the adaptation and appropriate treatment of historic interiors for use in the 21st century, with experience ranging from high end residential design to commercial/industrial. For thesis readings, please reach out. 

Employment 

Self-Employed, Belleville, MI, US, Freelance Preservation Designer

Jan 2020 - current
 

Prudon & Partners Architecture, Design, & Preservation, New York, NY, US, Architectural Preservation & Conservation Intern

Nov 2018 - Aug 2020
 

International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI), New York, NY, US, Administration & Membership Coordinator

Nov 2018 - Aug 2020
 

New York Landmarks Conservancy, New York, NY, US, Sacred Sites Program Intern

Jan 2020 - Jul 2020
 

Pratt Institute/Historic Preservation Program, Brooklyn, NY, US, Student Org. Social Media Manager, Content Creator, & Outreach Graduate Assistant

Aug 2019 - May 2020
 

Buehrer Group Architects & Engineers, Maumee, OH, US, Interior Design Assistant

Interior Design Assistant working directly under firms head Interior Designer. Assisting in schematic plans, specification write ups, comprehensive design planning, and creation of project marketing material.

May 2017 - Aug 2018
 

Ethan Allen, Perrysburg, OH, US, Interior Design Consultant

Residential Designer working with clients on space designation, furniture selection, schematic plans, and home renovations. Basis of products were Ethan Allen collection, with expertise in fabric selection for reupholstery of existing Ethan Allen pieces, as well as selection of new Ethan Allen pieces to create a totally new and comprehensive space.

Sep 2017 - May 2018
 

Ethan Allen, Perrysburg, OH, US, Client Service Specialist

Client Service Specialist managing Ethan Allen client profiles, and managing daily design center activities.

Oct 2015 - Sep 2017
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, Masters, Historic Preservation

Recent graduate with a Masters of Science in Historic Preservation. Thesis research focused on the intersectionality and professional gap between the fields of Interior Design and Historic Preservation.

Aug 2018 - May 2020
 

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Oh, Bachelors, Interior Design

Undergraduate Design student, studying all elements incorporated with Interior Design. First two years of study included only hand rendered drawings and sketches, with in depth course in Art and Construction history. Last two years of study advanced to computed aided design, with courses in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Photoshop.

Aug 2014 - May 2018
 

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