I grew up in Windcrest, attending Windcrest Elementary School, Ed White Middle School and graduating with Honors from Theodore Roosevelt High School. I then attended the University of Texas at San Antonio where I received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture.
My career started at Beaty Saunders Architects where I worked as an architect intern. I helped to complete construction documents on several large projects including the San Antonio Streetcar Station and the San Pedro Springs Park Rehabilitation. The experience I gained working at a medium sized commercial architecture firm led me to Braswell Architecture where our focus was on large scale residential projects for some well known San Antonio clients. Our average home size was over 5,000 square feet and required extensive coordination with landscape architects and structural engineers to create drawing sets. On some projects with strict timeliness, I wrote comprehensive weekly construction progress reports.
In 2005, I moved back into my parent's old home in Windcrest and began an extensive remodel for one of the first seven houses built in Windcrest. During that time, I gained a lot of hands on experience by performing the work myself from drawings that I created.
I returned to work soon after at a large hobby store where I worked as a sales technician and later an assistant store manager. My responsibilities included maintaining a "novice friendly" atmosphere while still providing advanced services and advice to serious hobbyists. Currently I assist my girlfriend in running and maintaining a family owned restaurant in Windcrest. I have come full circle as I waited tables while attending college. I also engage in numerous remodeling projects for friends and family.
My volunteer experience includes teaching a 2-week class to 2nd and 3rd graders where we explored the importance of architecture in creating communities. I have also participated in career day presentations on architecture at multiple schools and for different ages. In 2007, I sponsored a Belarusian orphan for a cultural exchange and education initiative as part of a church youth group project. My mother, brother and many other families sponsored children along with 2 interpreters.
That is probably enough about me for now. In future posts, I will address how I can represent you on the Water Board and upcoming issues.
Take care for now,
Matthew C. Halbert
My volunteer experience includes teaching a 2-week class to 2nd and 3rd graders where we explored the importance of architecture in creating communities. I have also participated in career day presentations on architecture at multiple schools and for different ages. In 2007, I sponsored a Belarusian orphan for a cultural exchange and education initiative as part of a church youth group project. My mother, brother and many other families sponsored children along with 2 interpreters.
That is probably enough about me for now. In future posts, I will address how I can represent you on the Water Board and upcoming issues.
Take care for now,
Matthew C. Halbert
