Matt Chen

Proactive and community-focused third-year Architecture student at RMIT with a strong passion for peer support and career development. With experience in leadership, interdisciplinary teamwork, entrepreneurship, and student engagement, I am eager to contribute as a Career Connect Assistant to help build a more inclusive and supportive campus environment where students feel confident exploring their career goals.

• Regular attendee of RMIT Career Connect workshops and lectures
• Participated in 2024 RMIT Redbacks Tennis Team selection trials, demonstrating commitment to campus life, resilience, and team spirit
• Passionate about student wellbeing and peer-to-peer guidance through academic, creative, and social platforms

Bachelor of Architecture
RMIT University – School of Architecture and Urban Design
Feb 2020 – Present

• Currently in third year
• Completed over 2.5 years of full-time study
• Actively participated in campus lectures and career development events

Founder – MM Architecture Studio
2023 – Present

• Founded a student-led studio offering 3D printing and model optimization services for architectural and design projects
• Provide services for both academic and private clients, managing the full process from digital preparation to final production
• Maintain a long-term partnership with Craftmonster Print Studio, coordinating fabrication workflows and material handling
• Developed advanced skills in model-making technologies, communication, and client relations

Studio-Based Project – in Collaboration with NHArchitecture
RMIT Design Studio, Semester 1, 2023

• Participated in a semester-long architecture studio conducted in partnership with NHArchitecture
• Contributed to concept development, design critique sessions, and group presentations
• Enhanced skills in design communication and real-world collaboration

Foundation and Undergraduate Studies (Art & Design)
Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing
2018 – 2019

• Served as Class Leader of the International Foundation Year
• Organised and coordinated major events across the entire international foundation cohort
• Acted as a communication bridge between faculty and students, ensuring smooth collaboration and student support
• Highly praised for leadership, reliability, and cultural sensitivity

• Eligible to work at RMIT City, Bundoora, and Brunswick campuses
• Flexible availability for casual and event-based shifts
• Willing and eligible to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Multilingual: Fluent in English and Mandarin