Matthew D. Smith-Ste. Marie
**** **** **. ****, ** 45373
Ph. 937-***-****
abkma7@r.postjobfree.com
www.matthewdalesmith.net
Education:
Masters of Architecture, Virtual Design & Architecture. May 2009
Miami University - Oxford, Ohio
Bachelor of Fine Arts. Sculpture & Photography. December 1999
Wright State University - Dayton, Ohio
Skills:
Computer skills:
. Database systems: Labsys, Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
. Design programs: AutoCAD, Form Z, Google SketchUp, Rhino, Maya,
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
. Microsoft Office applications and Publisher
. Highly adaptive to all programs
Organizational skills: Hollow Hill (personal business), 2004-2006
. Analyzed sales reports and retained records concerning finances
for personal business, valued at five-thousand dollars
. Tracked inventory and ensured requirements for business
operations were completed on schedule
. Designed and constructed goods for sale
. Maintained, repaired, and improved sales site
Leadership skills: Entertainment Director for Medieval/Renaissance
festivals in Ohio and Kentucky from 2001-2005
. Researched, interviewed, and personally trained over twenty
professional performers for more than fifty shows
. Managed performance schedules, resolved placement conflicts, and
delegated tasks to exceed Sponsor's demands
. Served as festival spokesman at promotional events and as the
liason between performers and upper management
Employment History:
Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Department of Architecture &
Interior Design
Miami University, Architecture & Interior Design, Alumni Hall, 203H,
Oxford, OH 45056
August 2007 - May 2009
. Served as the primary assistant to Dr. Sergio Sanabria and Dr.
Robert Benson
. Tutored and evaluated over 150 students per semester in
Architectural History
. Supported the Department of Architecture & Interior Design by
maintaining attendance records, grading tests, compositions, and
projects, and assisting in the preparation of the classroom
Lab Analyst
Test America Analytical Testing Corporation, 4738 Gateway Circle,
Kettering, OH 45440
September 2001 - August 2006
. Operated mass spectrometer to analyze water and soil samples for
over 100 clients and water districts
. Repaired and improved various mechanical systems and testing
apparatuses throughout the laboratory to increase productivity
and efficiency
. Trained and managed over 10 employees in various testing
parameters
. Continuously pursued self-development by learning new test
parameters in Wet Chemistry, Bacteriology, and Organics under
the supervision of the department managers, safety officers, and
general manager
. Wrote and revised Standard Operating Procedures for testing
parameters
. Operated Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer for Diesel Residual
Organics and Gasoline Residual Organics, reporting results to
clients
Notable Accomplishments:
2010 - Secretary of the Board for Troy Fish & Game - Manage
memberships of over 3000 members
2008 - Chief Designer and Builder of Miami University's Virtual Campus
in Second Life, Region: Miami University
2007 - Second Place for design project concept in the Metal
Construction Association Student Design Competition: Inhabiting the
Grid, Northerly Island, Chicago, IL
References:
Professional:
. Dr. Sergio Sanabria
Doctor of Architectual History
Miami University, Architecture & Interior Design
Alumni Hall, 203H
Oxford, OH 45056
Tel: 513-***-****
. Dr. Robert Benson
Doctor of Architectual History
Miami University; Architecture & Interior Design
Alumni Hall, 203H
Oxford, OH 45056
Tel: 513-***-****
. Chris Weathington
Former Director of Test America, Kettering Branch
Pace Labs; 1000 Riverbend Blvd. Suite F
St. Rose, LA 70087
Tel: 504-***-****
Personal:
. Harry Campbell
Troy Fish & Game Board Member
Troy Fish & Game Club
2618 Lefevre Road
Troy, OH 45373-2020
Tel: 937-***-****