MATTHEW VAN DER KLOOSTER
** ******* *****, **** *****, Florida 386-***-**** / 386-***-****
Objective
To secure a growth oriented position in a visionary organization that is team oriented, and where my acquired skills and performance driven attitude will be utilized to maximum capacity.
Education
Granville Technical College, Sydney Australia
Bachelors 1997
Architectural Technology
Experience
07/2016-Present
Architectural CAD Designer EPI Engineering Deland, Florida
Architectural and civil design for commercial and residential projects
Knowledgeable of 2014 Florida Building Code and Municode; utilizing direct resource
Experience with Volusia, Flagler, Orange City and St. John’s counties etc., as well as out of state design projects
Design of ready build plans for city approval per contractor specifications
05/2016-07/2016
Flooring Associate/Customer Service Lowe's Ormond Beach, Florida
Assists customers with questions regarding flooring types, measurements and design
Assists in other departments, as needed.
Restocking of product as needed
2000-2015
Designer/Owner Accolade Building Plans Sydney, Australia-Palm Coast, Florida
Responsible for business development and management
Acquisition of relevant and reliable associates
Provided leads and project contracts for construction managers, contractors and developers
Design of improvements to existing and new developments to include topographical levels and views.
Designing in accordance with BASIX sustainable building index of Australia, or as similar to LEEDS of the United States.
City planning, environmental zoning and impact consulting to include boundary surveys, elevation certificates.
Environmental planning and designing to city codes and regulations, layout calculations, and lot splits for new construction.
Consulting with city planners of more than 10 counties and 5 countries on urban and city developments in regard to design and property developments
Residential and commercial designs for environmentally affected zones which include flood, green zones and belts, heritage, low and high traffic areas, noise affected areas and zones such as airports and schools, retirement and recreational zoned areas etc.
City planning designs for all residential and commercial areas in a period of more than 15 years of experience internationally, countries such as the USA, Singapore, Bosnia, Sri Lanka and more.
Supervised and managed numerous construction developments and renovations from design to turn key.
1999-1999
Curtain Wall Drafter Permasteelisa Sydney Australia
Team designer for high rise developments internationally.
Curtain wall design specialist on AutoCAD for production and presentation drawings.
Detail drafting and design. Specializing in design of detail aluminum framing and glazing.
1998-1998
Architectural Intern Atlas Architecture Sydney Australia
Developed and enhanced detail skills in design and drafting for residential and commercial developments
Developed presentation, communication and negotiation skills with city representatives and clientele.
Software Programs and Additional Skills:
Expert level experience on AutoCAD
Intermediate level experience AutoCAD 3D
Advanced experience MicroStation V8i - Bentley
Advanced MS Office skills
Very efficient, adaptable and reliable.
Thrives in fast paced environment
Can provide further design and areas of experience including a summary portfolio upon request and interview.