Melanie Arthur
1041 2 N ie ma n R o a d • O v erl a n d P a r k , K S 6 6 2 1 4 • (9 1 3)-6 1 7 -51 2 0 • jayh awkm e l@gmai l . com
Personal Intent To be a valued contributing member of a design team that considers each project on an intimate level. To change my environment by creating positive experiences that will fulfill the needs of my clients and the community. To always be learning and growing professionally and to be aiding in the growth of the profession.
Education University of Kansas School of Architecture, Design and Planning – Lawrence, KS Attended: Fall 2008 – Current Graduate GPA: 4.0 Undergraduate GPA: 3.76 Pursuing Master of Architecture, expected Spring 2013 NCARB Intership Development Program: 1,500 hours expected by May 2013. USGBC LEED Green Associates: Expected to take exam summer 2013.
Work Experience Design/Build Intern Fall 2012-Present Studio 804 Inc. - Lawrence, KS Secretary, project management, webmaster, design, material selections, construction, donations. Hourly Grader for Professor Chad Kraus Fall 2012 University of Kansas School of Architecture, Design and Planning - Lawrence, KS Graded weekly quizzes and input grades into the online grading system. Graded end of the semester notebooks consisting of essays and class notes. Updated and re-worked Chad Kraus’s website associated with the class. Front Counter Sales Summer 2011 – Winter 2012 Zarda Bar-B-Q & Catering Co. – Lenexa, KS Greeted customers and took their orders, handled cash register, cleaned dining areas, and re-stocked front counter items.
Software • Proficient in Microsoft Office • Proficient in Google Sketchup • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suites
• Experienced in AutoDesk Revit • Familiarity with AutoDesk AutoCAD • Web design with Adobe Dreamweaver
Involvement AIAS Member 2008-2010 Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and Potter Lake Revival Project Secretary of Margaret Amini Scholarship Hall – Fall 2009 – Spring 2012 Alumni Chair of Margaret Amini Scholarship Hall – Fall 2009 – Spring 2012
Achievement University of Kansas Honors Program Scholarship Hall Government Member of the Year Award 2010 School of Architecture Honor Roll – Fall 2008, Spring 2011, Fall 2011