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CV

Matthew Giddens
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Born in Chicago, Il

Studies at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

mgidden4@gmail.com

(224)- 688 - 8859

Holder Construction Company

    Atlanta, Georgia

         Planning and Design Support

         June 2018-August 2018

Analyzed drawings for gaps in scope to provide the pre-construction team with all information to accurately price and bid on quantities, finishes and takeoffs. Acted as liaison between architect and construction team in order to streamline communication between all disciplines and to support teams to

reach project milestones. Conceptualized design elements in project’s early stages and communicated intent to all stakeholders in order to interpret architectural drawings.

 Provided conceptual budgeting support and managed risk throughout project cycle, decreasing costs through Value Engineering to ensure Guaranteed Maximum Price while staying on schedule.

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Walt Disney Imagineering

     Orlando, Fl

     Architecture Intern 

     January 2017- August 2017

Architecture Intern responsible for generating 2D and 3D models in CAD, Revit, Sketchup and other Adobe products. Was responsible for rendering, elevations, sections and axons of our current project. Additionally, worked on a team that provided all creative input for Facility Design and management while working with all disciplines of the company to provide the best user and operator experience.

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EDG Interior Architecture + Design

     Novato, CA

     Technical Design Intern

     June 2016- August 2016

Designed hand-made custom furniture and appliances for upscale Carrebian hospitality chains. Designs were shown through 3-D perspective renderings of interior spaces created in SketchUP, AutoCAD and Adobe Software. Additionally, created themed spaces. These were shown through Design theme palates to send to clients describing theme.

 

University of Illinois Office of Administration and Records

     Urbana , IL

     Student Admissions Representative

     December2014-Current

A tour guide for admitted and prospective students at the University of Illinois. Helped promote school spirit, and inform about the university in a fun, entertaining and informative way. Enthusiastic Attitude, Verbal Communication, Positive Relationships

 

Green Apple Campuses

     Naperville, IL

     Teacher, Program Designer

     June 2015-August 2015

Lead team to create lesson plans and daily activities for students interested in technology. Activities including creating blogs, computer and iPhone Apps, Minecraft Servers, 3D Game Design. Students finished with completed products available to use for personal use.

 

RM Swanson Architects

     Lake Forest, IL

    Technical Drafting Intern

     June 2014 – August 2014

Responsible for AutoCAD drawings and renderings of residential homes, apartment buildings and condo associations. I was responsible for renderings, electrical plans, lighting, and landscaping for several projects. Also acted as the internal technical support for the firm.

 

University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

     2014 – 2018 (expected)

   Bachelor's Degree, Architecture

Key Coursework: Intro to Architecture, History Of Architecture, Anatomy of Buildings, Construction of Buildings, Graphics for Architects, Strategies of Architectural Design, Construction of Buildings, Strategies of Architectural Design, Discover Architecture (2 weeks summer intensive program)

 

Activities: Vice President of the Illini Chabad, Orange Krush Executive Chair, Executive Council of Pi Kappa Phi, Illinois Student Admissions Representative

 

Adlai E. Stevenson High School-Lincolnshire, IL

       2010 - 2014

       High School Diploma

 Key Coursework: Intro to Architecture, Residential Architecture, Commercial Architecture, Various PLTW Programs

 

Active in many school activities including Student Ambassadors, Stevenson theater program, Freshman Mentoring Program, Boys of Stevenson Spirit, Board member of Senior Class Board. 300 Club (300+ Community Service Hours). Was awarded the first ever “The Prominent Patriot” award and recognized by the School Board, Principal and School Superintendent for my involvement in and around the Stevenson Community. Was honored to be the graduation speaker, looking back at our journey throughout high-school.

 

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Progams 
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  • Autocad

  • Adobe InDesign

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • ArchiCAD

  • Google Sketchup

  • Rhinocerous

  • Revit

  • Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Final Cut Pro

  • iMovie

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