Matthew Solomon

Rhode Island School of Design

Huntington, NY, USA
631.338.6239
I believe the practice of architecture should combine the art of
painting, sculpture, the natural world, and human body with a dash of
"Dr. Seussian" vision. My art, via sculpture, painting and free hand drawing
allows me to express my creative innermost thoughts outwardly.
Through my art, I hope to inspire observers, co-workers, and myself.
To make a dream become a goal with the ability to make the vision a reality.
Work Experience
Quogue, NY, USA
Jun 2012Sep 2012
JSR Designs
Architectural Intern
Assisted principal architect on-site and in office while participating in design and construction meetings.
Worked on building drawings, building design, and construction documents of two residential projects.
Smithtown, NY, USA
Jun 2011Sep 2011
Architectural Intern
Assisted principal architect on site and in office while participating in design and construction meetings.
Drafted, documented, and organized construction drawings. 
Created 3D modeling of existing and prospective job sites while gaining field measuring and verification experience. 

Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA
Aug 2010
Apprentice
Computer and Graphic Analysis, On-site Apprentice
Smithtown, NY, USA
Jun 2008Sep 2010
Employee
Computer Analyst, Graphic Web Design
Locust Valley, NY, USA
Jun 2007Sep 2007
Golf Instructor
Summer Golf Instructor
Education
Providence, RI, USA
Sep 2010
Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of FIne Arts
Class of 2015
Completed classes in architectural design, drafting, materials, and history.
Supplemented with classes in drawing, sculpture, and painting.
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Jul 2009Aug 2009
Pre-College Summer Program, Architecture 2009
Trained in site design layouts, modeling and drafting techniques.
New York, NY, USA
Jul 2008Aug 2008
Pre-College Summer Program, Architecture 2008
Collaborated on structural three dimensional models coinciding with on-site projects.
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA
Sep 2006Jun 2010
Class of 2010
High Honors Academic Recognition
Varsity Letter, Baseball
President of Art club
Huntington, NY, USA
Sep 2006Jun 2010
Artistic recognition in Annual Portfolio Day 2010
Trained in drawing, painting, and sculpture skills while developing observational techniques.
Skills
Computer
Adept in both Macintosh and PC platforms.
Laser Cutter and CNC Router capabilities
AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Rhinoceros, VRay, Flamingo, Grasshopper, SketchUp, InDesign, Illustrator, Excel, Photoshop

Design
Knowledge of Design Principles common to Architecture, and Landscape Architecture
through a series of on-site projects.
Adroit in digital representation and hand drafting techniques in forms of orthographic
axonometric, oblique, and conical projection drawing.
Skilled in three-dimensional modeling and rendering by hand and through digital means.
Awards
2010
Advanced Placement Sculpture Contest, First Place Prize
2010
Advanced Visions VI: High School Artists of Excellence, Honorable Mention
Volunteer Work
St. Catherine of Siena Nursing Facility
Smithtown, NY
Volunteer-Patient Service 2009-2010

Cold Spring Harbor Special Olympics
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Volunteered in assisting participants 2009

Carillon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Huntington, NY
Volunteer-Patient Service 2008