Matthew A.

Brown, CDT
Architectural Intern
(513) 402-2724 – mobile
the.mattbrown@gmail.com - email

Employment

Independent Contractor Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2009 – December 2009
Construction Representative - Six week contract with Jack Rouse Associates for construction administration
services on the Ferrari World Theme Park.
- Responsibilities included shop drawing review, RFI response, field observation reports, submittal review and
comment, and coordination with MEP, structural, and design teams.
- Duties were a continuation of the position previously held with AGI.

Architectural Group International Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

December 2008 – November 2009
Construction Representative - Provided construction administration services to client (Jack Rouse Associates) on
Ferrari World Theme Park.
- Duties included shop drawing review, RFI response, field observation reports, preparation and execution of
change order requests, material submittal review and comment, and production of sketches and drawings.
- Reviewed building codes and standards (especially NFPA 101, British Standard 8300-2009 and the British
Building Regulations) and directed design modifications accordingly.
- Coordinated with all parties, especially MEP, structural, and design teams.
- Recommended and implemented a new process for drawing review resulting in increased accountability,
expedited drawing issuance, improved drawing quality, and a significant reduction in errors and omissions.
- Performed critical and timely document control functions using the Aconex document management system.

Architectural Group International Covington, Kentucky

September 2005 – December 2008
Project Manager - $2 million historic rehabilitation design-build project in Covington, Kentucky to convert derelict
church into office space. Responsible for all phases of work from initial client contact through permitting.
- Documented existing conditions through field measurements and photography. Drafted an accurate
representation of the existing conditions based on field measurements.
- Designed and drafted all project construction documents.
- Successfully represented client before Covington Urban Design Review Board.
- Earned client Renaissance Covington Façade Grant worth $24,780.
- Assisted historic preservation consultant with submission to National Park Service & Kentucky Heritage Council.
- Researched and analyzed guidelines, precedents, and recommendations (including NPS Technical Briefs) to
achieve federal, state and municipal standards for historic rehabilitation.

Intern Architect III - Responsible for field measurement, store surveys, space planning, and construction documents
for companies including The Home Depot and Columbia Sussex.
- Solely responsible for 300+ surveys in over 200 retail stores nationwide, totaling millions of square feet in area.
- Interfaced directly with client-led teams in space planning efforts.
- Led building measurement teams for hotel and casino surveys.
- Trained new personnel in roll-out survey field verification techniques and responsibilities.
- Represented firm in client’s national and divisional kickoff meetings.
- Arranged and coordinated own domestic travel within client and company guidelines.

Glaserworks Cincinnati, Ohio

August 2004 – September 2004
Draftsman (Temporary Worker) - Six-week temporary position producing 2D shop drawings from 3D model of
exterior concrete façade panels for the University of Cincinnati Athletic Center.

Internships
Brand + Allen Architects Inc. San Francisco, California
September 2003 – March 2004
Graduate Architectural Intern - Schematic design and drawing support in a graduate role for this 25-person
architectural firm seeking to diversify their business beyond high-end retail.
- Reviewed and analyzed San Francisco municipal design requirements.
- Produced 3D massing studies and schematic designs illustrating the municipal requirements for the Mission Bay
South Residential Development.
Internships (continued)
Wilson & Associates Dallas, Texas
March 2002 – June 2002
September 2002 – December 2002
Architectural Intern - Draftsman and internship position at national and international interior architecture firm.
- Drafted enlarged plans, elevations and interior details, including millwork and cabinetry details for projects,
especially the Grand Hyatt hotel at the Dallas / Fort Worth Airport.

Richard Henry Behr Architect P.C. Scarsdale, New York

March 2001 – June 2001
September 2001 – December 2001
Architectural Intern - Performed a broad range of functions for four-person firm with a focus on residential and
commercial work.
- Developed schematic designs and produced material for presentation to clients.
- Produced construction documents under guidance from principal and project managers.
- Attended initial client contact and field observation meetings with project managers.
- Documented existing conditions with tape measure and notepad.
- Skilled at general office functions including answering phones, filing, and presentation set-up.

Turkall Associates Architects Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

June 2000 – September 2000
Architectural Intern - Entry level position at a 10-person commercial and residential architectural practice.
- Drafted construction drawings for renovations and additions as instructed.
- Entered existing information into CAD program, especially a site drawing of part of the city of Pittsburgh.

Certificates
Construction Documents Technologist Certificate April 2010
- offered by The Construction Specifications Institute Exam score: 93 / 100

Education
University of Cincinnati: College of Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning
Major: Architecture GPA: 3.2/4.0 Quarter Credit Hours: 181
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 2003

Skills and Abilities

Model Making - Experience with a variety of materials in the construction of detailed scaled models.

Hand Drafting - Experience developing plan, section, elevation, site and perspective drawings on vellum.

Photography - Hobby interest in the subject, especially architectural and landscape photography. Familiar
with both point-and-shoot and digital SLR camera equipment, uses, and techniques.

Document Control - Proficient with the Aconex online document management system.

Computer Software - Proficient with: AutoCAD r14 through 2006

-2D and 3D CAD
Microsoft Office 2003 and Open Office 3.1

- Experience with: SketchUp 6.0 and 7.0

Form Z v3.5.0
Adobe Photoshop v7.0 and CS
Adobe Acrobat Professional v6.0

** Portfolio and references available upon request **