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Matthew Eckel

Matthew Eckel

Somers, NY, US

 

About 

A determined and hardworking architecture graduate from Roger Williams University, intending to obtain an entry level position at an architectural firm, offering a strong background in architecture, sustainability, construction administration, project managing, 3D rendering, architectural software, drafting, and time management. I hope to gain as much experience as possible working on various architectural projects doing what I love.

Employment 

Gensler, New York, NY, US, Job Captain

• Worked on various phases of a large scale high rise building in NYC.
• Developed design presentations, design sketches, 3D models, & construction documents.
• Managed submittals and RFIs for the construction administration of 30+ floors.
• Digital Design Studio Leader. Worked on a research grant to streamline test fitting in Revit.

Jul 2015 - current
 

KG&D Architects, PC, Mount Kisco, NY, US, Junior Architect

• Worked on projects in all phases of design and construction.
• Worked as an architectural designer on various educational projects.
• Developed BIM components and digital design standards for the firm.

Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
 

Community Partnerships Center, Bristol, RI, US, Project Manager

• Developed drawings & feasibility studies for projects for around RI and Southern Mass.
• Managed project teams to complete various projects for community organizations.

Sep 2012 - Dec 2014
 

F. Taylor Associates Architects, White Plains, NY, US, Intern Architect

- Developed and help design rendered elevations for residential and retail projects.

- Developed and help design plans for residential and retail projects.

- Developed 3D computer models and renderings for residential and retail projects.

May 2014 - Sep 2014
 

Interior Management Inc., New York, NY, US, Intern Project Manager

• Helped managed three separate apartment renovations
o 1 Central Park West, Trump International Hotel & Tower, Apartment 44C
o 201 East 80th Street, 24th Floor Apartment
o 1 Central Park West, Trump International Hotel & Tower, Apartment 39D
• Developed change orders & created project schedules.

May 2013 - Aug 2013
 

Barry Goewey Architects, Mt. Kisco, NY, US, Architectural Intern

• Designed various residential projects.
• Developed hand drawn renderings for the company's portfolio.

Jan 2009 - Apr 2009
 

Education 

Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI, US, MArch, Architecture

Masters of Architecture, 2 year degree program

Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
 

Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI, US, Bachelors, Architecture

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Study Abroad
International Studies Institute, Florence, Italy January 2012 – May 2012
• Classes: Urban Design Studio and Architecture in Context
• Award Winner of Urban Design Studio’s

Aug 2009 - May 2013
 

Awards 

Award Winner of Urban Design Studio’s Best Piazza, 1st Place

Award Winner of Urban Design Studio’s Best Piazza and was published in the September issue of AND magazine

2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills