MELANIE PHILOMENA D’SOUZA Architecture Intern, NCARB Record Holder
1323 Ohio Street | Lawrence, KS 66044 | (785)-979-2079 | melanieedu@gmail.com Permanent address: P.O.Box 682 Wadi Kabir Muscat 117 Sultanate of Oman + (968) 96736808 | + (968)24799711
Objective
To secure an Architecture internship with a design/engineering firm of esteem during the summer and fall of 2016 that helps me broaden my design skills and competencies with the right exposure and learning-conducive environment
Education
The University of Kansas (KU) Lawrence, KS 66044, USA School of Architecture, Design and Planning (SADP) Master of Architecture (Professional Path) The Honors Program Certificates in Service Learning, Arts Engagement, Research Experience Program and Global Awareness
Expected May 2017
Relevant Skills
AutoCAD WordPress/Writing/Blogging Revit Wood Shop Adobe Creative Suite Manual Drafting Lumion Design-build construction Linguistic proficiency in British English, Hindi, French and Konkani (Portuguese Creole)
Experience
Department of Design and Construction Management (DCM), the University of Kansas Architectural Aide
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Participates in site surveying for quantity verification Formulates cost estimates for construction and demolition undertakings Prepares construction documents for campus-wide remodeling schemes
WS Atkins International & Co. LLC, Middle East Architectural Intern
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June 2014- August 2014 Muscat, Oman
Prepared marketing brochures and construction documents for ongoing projects Engaged in resource forecasting with disciplinary heads for project management purposes Conducted the preparation of design-methodology documents and resource organization charts for a real estate bid Assisted in preparing master-plans and stakeholder management reports for a phased port redevelopment
International Recruitment and Undergraduate Admissions, the University of Kansas Student Ambassador
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June 2015- August 2015 Dubai, UAE
Proposed schematic design and front-door landscaping for a luxury polo ranch property for the Dubailand vision Refined materiality study reports for façade treatment for the aforementioned project Reviewed a Creekside masterplan and formulated area calculations in accordance with Dubai Municipality zoning regulations Co-ordinated fire policy drawings with fire sub-consultants for fire safety approval of a mixed-used development
WS Atkins International & Co. LLC, Middle East Architectural Intern
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Jan 2015-present Lawrence, KS, USA
July 2013-Present Muscat, Oman, Mumbai, India & USA
Organises presentations for prospective students and parents and follows up with application queries and requisites Contributes to the official blog of the International Recruitment and Undergraduate Admissions Promotes awareness of international education on campus and organises tours with dignitaries for the same
Skills and Abilities • • •
Surveyed a historic residence in Lawrence, KS for the Kansas Historic Resources Inventory and prepared a Historic Structures Report for the same in Fall 2015 Conducted a graduate-level research on the Islamic architectural device of the ‘mashrabiyah’ for Architectural historian Professor Heba Mostafa of the University of Kansas in Fall 2015 Conducted research and presented a thesis on Colonial Architecture for KU Architectural History Professor Steve Grabow in Fall 2013
Volunteer work • • •
Writes columns for Catholic youth for the Oasis (Oman), the Charisindia and the Madonna (India) Assisted in the building of a 4-bedroom wood-framed house for Lawrence Habitat for Humanity Engaged in repair and rehabilitation of the Holy Cross Neighborhood in the Lower Ninth Ward, New Orleans as a response to Hurricane Katrina, during Spring Greening by Kansas City-based Historic Green
Active Societies • • • • • •
United States Green Building Council –KU Chapter (Event Co-ordinator) Phi Beta Delta Honors Society for International Affairs (Member) Alpha Sigma Kappa Sorority for Women in Technical Studies, KU Chapter (Outreach Chair) Rieger Scholarship Hall, KU (resident, Orientation Chair and Vice-President) All Scholarship Hall Council (Sustainability Chair), Student Housing, KU St. John’s the Evangelist Church Parish (Lector, Youth formation educator)
Honors and Awards • • • • • • • •
Nunemaker Patio Design Contest- Recognition award by the University Honors Program, KU The Jack and Lavon Brosseau Award for Creativity awarded by the Spencer Museum of Art, KU The Sara and Mary Edwards Paretsky Award for Creativity awarded by the University Honors Program, KU Honors Opportunity Award awarded by the University Honors Program, KU for the Spring Greening (repair and rehabilitation in the Lower Ninth Ward) trip in New Orleans Most Innovative Design Solution at the KU SADP All school ‘Water’ Design Charrette hosted by Chicago-based PORT Urbanism (urban design consultancy) in Spring 2015 Most Innovative Design Solution at the KU SADP All school ‘Water’ Design Charrette hosted by California-based Arid lands Institute (hydrologic design firm) in Spring 2014 Recipient of KU IIE Scholar Full-Tuition Award- awarded to only 15 students of the annual incoming class People to People International Ambassador of Oman to the 2010 Global Youth Summit at Stanford University, California
References Martha Sykes Ellis, RA, NCARB Project Manager The University of Kansas, Design and Construction Management St. Andrews Office Facility 1515 St. Andrews Dr., 113 Lawrence, KS 66047 Off. 785.864.5640 Cell.512.627.5027 martha.ellis@ku.edu www.dcm.ku.edu Michael M. Swann, Ph.D. Associate Dean/Professor School of Architecture, Design and Planning 206 Marvin Hall University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 66045 Tel. 785.864.3180 Fax 785.864.5393 mmswann@ku.edu Roberto Castillo, PhD Lecturer The University of Kansas, School of Architecture, Design and Planning 1465 Jayhawk Blvd Lawrence, Kansas 66045 rcastillo@ku.edu Tel. 785-5500068 Urban Designer InSite Planning LLC