Christopher
Montalvo-McCarthy
architectural
computation/
fabrication
EDUCATION
2024 Master of Architecture
Georgia Institute of Technology
2015 BFA Painting Summa Cum Laude
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
EXPERIENCE
2023-24
Graduate Research Assistant
Flourishing Communities Collaborative
Atlanta GA
Lead development of canopy, prototyping,
design scripting, construction drawing, and testing
2021-23
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta GA
Instructed and advised undergrad students design
and representation, physical and digital model
making, and preparatorship
2022
Finishing Consultant/Manager
Volume Industries
LIC NY
Training, project management, writing protocols,
Q.C., finish design, ordering, prep + finish crew
management
2022
Architectural Intern
Rockwell Group
NYC NY
Consulted on fabrication for urban furniture.
Research and mapping for commercial project.
2020-21
Finishing Dept Manager
Wellbornhenson Arcitectural Millwork
Atlanta GA
Training, project management, writing protocols,
Q.C., finish design, ordering, prep + finish crew
management
2018-20
Finishing Dept Manager
Volume Industries
LIC NY
Training, project management, writing protocols,
Q.C., finish design, ordering, prep + finish crew
management
2017-18
Finisher
Volume Industries
LIC NY
Wood and metal finishing, staining, HVLP, airless,
airless air-assisst spraying, color match, repair,
trompe l’oeil (scenic), mixing, and tracking workflow.
2016-17
Carpenter/Installer
Volume Industries
LIC NY
Reading shop drawings, parts production, assembly,
pack out, install
2014-15
Studio Assisstant
Studio of Timothy App
Baltimore MD
Archiving work, restoration, framing, mounting,
carpentry, painting, stretching
ACHIEVEMENTS
2024 GT Portfolio Award
2023 Lord Aeck Sargent Award
2023 GT Portfolio Award
2011-14 MICA Dean’s List
2013 MICA Painting Dept Recognition Award
2011 Fanny B Thalheimer Scholarship
2011 MICA Academic Achievement Award
2011 Trustee Scholarship
2011 AP Scholar with Honor Award
SKILLS
Digital:
Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator,
InDesign, Fologram, ClimateStudio, QGIS, ArcGIS
Physical:
Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Woodworking,
Metalworking, Clay Printing, 3D Printing, CNC
Milling, Laser Cutting, Water Jet, Finishing, Flocking,
Chroming
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish