michael griffin resume

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Experience CBT Architects | Junior Architect | Boston, MA | May 2011 - PresentManage the construction administration of large multi-building housing development alongside project architect.Coordinate many facets of the project with the builder and consultants, submittal reviews, RFI responses and site visits.Develop details and diagrams as needed to express design intent and clarify technical issues. Aided in the production of CD sets for a housing development (AutoCAD) and a residence/dining hall (Revit).Aided in the creation of presentation materials.

Freelance Work | Architectural Designer | 2012Led the design of a kitchen and great room renovation.Redesigned architecture, led in selection of finishes and appliances and oversaw construction by builder.

Villandry Contracting, Inc. | Social Media Marketer | Arlington, MA | July 2010 - PresentEstablished and currently maintain a strong online presence to enhance the VCI brand, develop a corporate following, increase website traffic and become an active voice in the local construction industry.Personally asked to rejoin VCI; position was created around abilities and skill set.

First Hand Projects | Studio Leader/Assistant Director | Sudbury, MA | July-August 2010Selected by former professor to partner with him for the 2010 FHP Project.Guided teens in a hands-on program through a real design/build project that included client meetings and presentations, schematic design, design development, site surveying and construction.

Payne/Bouchier, Inc. | Design Intern | Boston, MA | 2008Drafted and modeled design concepts and redlines for architectural cabinet designers.Developed initial design concepts for clients.

SPEC, Inc. | Junior Architect | Burlington, MA | 2007Produced A&E DD and CD sets to meet project deadlines and documented active construction sites.

Harvard Real Estate Services | Project Management Intern | Cambridge, MA | 2006

Villandry Contracting, Inc. | Laborer | Arlington, MA | 2005 - 2006

Northeastern University | Graduate School of Architecture | Boston, MA | 2010Masters of ArchitectureThesis: A look at how the wind farm and self-storage typologies can be enhanced with a symbiotic relationship.

Northeastern University | College of Arts and Sciences | Boston, MA | 2009Bachelors of Science in Architecture cum laude

American Institute for Roman Culture | Semester Abroad | Rome, Italy | Spring 2007

Education

Enthusiastic junior architect with four years of industry experience on multi-unit residential, high-end residential, university and industrial projects. Detail oriented and eager to continue learning with the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well under pressure. Currently studying for first ARE exam.

Profile

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Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, hand sketching, model makingTechinical Skills

Volunteer Work IIDA Fashion Show for Charity | Designer/Model | Boston, MA | 2011 & 2012

Boston Architectural College | Portfolio Reviewer | Boston, MA | August 2011

First Hand Projects | Design/Build Volunteer | Sudbury, MA | June 2010

Northeastern University | Studio Teacher’s Assistant | Boston, MA | Fall 2005Selected by former professor to teach first year architecture students the basics of drafting, model making and presenting in front of a panel.