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Matt Gordon

Matt Gordon

Fullerton, CA, US

 
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IDEArc Architecture + Planning, Irvine, CA, US, Designer | Project Manager

Handled project design, studies and transitions through schematic, design development, entitlement, and CD phases through early construction administration. Coordinated multiple contractor packages and worked hand in hand with consultants to resolve mechanical/landscape/structural/design coordination.

Handled communication with client, their commentary and oversaw its integration with the design process to yield results clients were very pleased with.

Nov 2019 - Oct 2020
 

Collaborate Design Build, Inc., Fullerton, CA, US, Project Manager

Communicated and coordinated directly with clients and consultants to build CD documents based on local codes and construction methods, project requirements, and product specifications in Autodesk Revit.

May 2019 - Nov 2019
 

IDEArc Architecture + Planning, Irvine, CA, US, Designer | Project Manager

Aug 2018 - Mar 2019
 

AO-Architects Orange, Orange, CA, US, Designer

Leveraged design and 3d modeling skills to increase productivity for retail architecture in AO’s retail branch. Developed VR/3D standards, implemented and trained teams to utilize VR in projects for coordination and presentation purposes. Operated/maintained software plugin library.

Feb 2017 - Aug 2018
 

Robert Hidey Architects, Irvine, CA, US, Associate

Assisted in the coordination and creation of multiple submittal and detail packages for clients such as Pardee, Rancho Mission Viejo, Emaar Properties Beverly West, and many others.

Jul 2016 - Feb 2017
 

Bassenian Lagoni, Newport Beach, CA, US, Design & 3D Modeling Coordination

Authored a library of parametrically driven assets for SketchUp to increase speed of modeling, consistency and accuracy between projects. Devised, implemented, and maintained a centralized plug in network, eliminating incompatibilities between multiple computers.

Created a 3d modeling standards system to ensure integrity and uniform models, allowing in-house and remote teams to work simultaneously and interchangeably.

Design and development of 2D/3D plans and elevations with respect to both design intent and consultant/client feedback and requirements, with minimal supervision.

Coordination with Civil engineers creating submittal packages to ensure designs meet specific LRV requirements, buildable envelope, and visibility studies in compliance with local municipal codes.

Jul 2007 - Jul 2016
 

Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA, US, Instructor

I teach 3d modeling and visualization to new and continuing architecture students, utilizing a mixture of SketchUp, Illustrator, Photoshop, and various rendering programs.

Jun 2008 - Jun 2016
 

Education 

Woodbury University, San Diego, CA, US, BArch, Architectural Undergraduate

Aug 2009 - May 2012
 

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