matthew welker

* Supervised and trained 80+ student leaders for on-campus recruitment days * Participated in development of programs, tours, and special activities to encourage university applications * Collaborated with university faculty, staff, and logistics personnel to resolve problems, issues, and concerns

* Stocked and inventoried textbooks at Tulane University bookstore * Processed orders using online databases and in-store systems * Developed excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

* Conducted research and advised community leaders regarding policies to promote economic development and urban growth * Prepared and delivered agendas, issue briefs, minutes, and reports to the executive board on built environment policies related to light-rail transportation, civic signage, historic preservation, and small business incubators * Supported relationship building between Executive Board, community stakeholders, and local government

* Assumed responsibility for special projects as identified by the Board * Oversaw updated marketing and expanded outreach for the organization’s signature essay program * Provided project management for international conference including negotiating space and catering contracts * coordinating travel and logistics for esteemed guests * preparing collateral materials as appropriate * and ensuring a high production quality

* Supervised recruitment and mentorship programs to increase volunteer retention * Facilitated large-group volunteer meetings and events * Oversaw implementation and maintenance of volunteer management database * Represented the university to various media outlets

* Supported identification and maintenance of international and domestic organizational relationships * Identified synergies between internal staff to implement model cross-teams * Oversaw design and development of marketing and communications materials, including a 15-part report on improving health through community design * Managed execution and fulfillment of university grants and contracts * Problem-solved solutions for fast-track projects and key Institute projects

* Demonstrates increased responsibility identifying, researching, and accelerating strategic initiatives * Established and manages eleven member university research consortium focused on design and health including providing appropriate oversight and relationship management * Facilitates core activities for member and committee management including agenda setting, onboarding, and education * Coordinates with cross-disciplinary teams to streamline and optimize communications and operations of the AIA sustainability areas: energy, materials, health & resilience * Researches and advises senior staff and leadership on critical conditions affecting the profession of architecture, including integrated practice, public health, sustainability, leadership, and measures of value excellence

Minored in Architectural History. Graduated Summa Cum Laude. Dean's List. Served as teaching assistant in for Design Studios II & III, 2010. Received SCAD Architecture Department Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, 2010; SCAD Outstanding Student Leader Award, 2010. Activities and Societies: sbaLECTUREseries, National Organization of Minority Architects - SCAD Student Chapter, Student Preservation Association, Tau Sigma Delta, United Student Forum

Thesis titled "My Televised Home: An exhibition"; designed and executed print media for the 2nd annual Ovation Awards, sponsored by 3rd Act. Activities and Societies: Student Preservation Association, Tau Sigma Delta, United Student Forum - Vice-President of Communication