ANNA DARLING
education
annakdarling@gmail.com
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS Bachelor of Arts in Architecture | May 2014 Urban Design Minor 3.55 GPA
Danish Institute for Study Abroad | Fall 2013
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Honors : graduated cum laude Dean’s List Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014 Widmann Award Candidate 2014 Laskey Design Challenge Winner 2012
research
Copenhagen, Denmark
URBAN ECOSYSTEM RESEARCH FELLOW Tyson Research Center | Summer 2014 Assisted in the research and creation of a framework plan for the development of healthy urban ecosystems. Analyzed ecosystem services within the urban environment and suggested adaptations to enhance functions. Compiled summaries of existing research.
CYCLING INTERSECTION RESEARCH Danish Institute for Study Abroad - Urban Design Studio | Fall 2013 A 12-hour study of cyclist behavior in two high commuter traffic intersections (over 10,000 cyclists daily) through video recordings, photographs and on-site observations. Translated findings into a visual report and published on copenhagenize.eu.
CRIME PREVENTION DESIGN & RESEARCH Washington University - Community Dynamics | Spring 2012
experience
Analyzed 2 high crime retail areas identified by the St. Louis Police Department. Designed a multi-scale proposal to decrease crime within a local Family Dollar. Presented design to the St. Louis Police Department, St. Louis Mayor’s Office, and storeowner.
Y-CLUB SITE DIRECTOR YMCA of Greater St. Louis | October 2014 to May 2015 Coordinate before and afterschool care program for a group of forty-five elementary school children. Plan and implement activities including group games and crafts. Oversee group leaders and maintain open communication amongst team and with parents.
ALBERTI PROGRAM TEACHER Washington University | Spring 2012 to 2014, Summer 2013 Taught a group of fourth through ninth grade students from St. Louis City schools in a hands-on studio environment about architecture and sustainability through drawing, modeling and discussion. Assisted curriculum development, gave lectures, prepared precedent examples, site information and materials.
MR. WASH. U. FUNDRAISING BOARD Washington University | Fall 2011 to Spring 2014 Raised over $30,000 for City Faces, an afterschool art and tutoring program, through on-campus and off-campus events. Served on Internal Affairs Committee and Public Relations Committee.
FIRST YEAR CENTER STUDENT ASSOCIATE Washington University | Spring 2011 to 2012 Assisted coordination of orientation events for freshman students. Co-led floor meetings with residential advisors and planned floor-bonding activities through the year.
ISSUES MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTOR Washington University | Spring 2012 to 2014
skills
Contributed maps, cover art and layout design to student-run magazine focusing on the social implications of design within the city of St. Louis. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign Rhinoceros 3D AutoCAD ArcGIS
Model Making Hand Drawing