Matthew Welker Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc

• Co-lead eight-person Sustainability & Resilience team and manage two fulltime employees.• Implement technology and process solutions to improve productivity and manage workload across department.• Work closely with multiple volunteer-led committees, including 2030 Commitment Working Group.

• Introduced sustainability and resilience metrics across AIA's project-based award programs, including annual Architecture Award.• Led expansion of new and existing data-driven products and services, including the 2030 Commitment.• Led effort to re-launch and expand the Design Data Exchange, a cloud-based application to help architects track project data.

• Developed in-person educational curriculum and produced top-selling online companion series exploring sustainable product specification.• Managed multiple events, meetings, and conferences up to 250 attendees. • Served as the primary resource for staff and members on issues pertaining to health and well-being trends.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Increased responsibility scoping, researching, and growing strategic initiatives.• Prepared strategic recommendations for Institute priorities related to sustainability, leadership development, and committee and organizational structures.• Initiated, developed, and maintained collaborative partnership with diverse industry, academic, and non-profit partners.• Led a 25-university consortium focused on design and health research. Responsible for recruitment, contract negotiations, and content development.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Identified cross-functional synergies and implemented internal cross-teams.• Researched and prepared executive briefing materials to support 50+ international and industry organizational relationships. • Executed grant-making programs to support AIA components and schools of architecture. Responsible for maintaining accurate records and evaluating progress.• Oversaw design and development of marketing and communications materials, including a 15-part report on improving health through community design.

• 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.

• 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.

• Researched 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.

Master Of Architecture, Architecture

Activities and Societies: Student Preservation Association, Tau Sigma Delta, United Student Forum - Vice-President of CommunicationThesis.

Bachelor Of Art, Architecture

Activities and Societies: sbaLECTUREseries, National Organization of Minority Architects - SCAD Student Chapter, Student Preservation.