MELANIE PHILOMENA D’SOUZA Architectural Intern, NCARB Record Holder
1323 Ohio Street | Lawrence, KS 66044 | (785)-979-2079 | melanieedu@gmail.com
Education
The University of Kansas (KU) Lawrence, KS 66044, School of Architecture, Design and Planning (SADP) Master of Architecture (Professional Path) Expected May 2017 The Honors Program Certificates in Service Learning, Arts Engagement, Research Experience Program and Global Awareness
Advanced Courses Systems of Healthcare facilities Islamic Architecture Urban Design of Cities Managerial/Financial Accounting
Construction Documents Building Technology Historic Preservation Programming and Pre-Design
Relevant Skills AutoCAD WordPress/Writing/Blogging Revit Wood Shop Adobe Creative Suite Manual Drafting Design-Build construction Freehand Drawing Linguistic proficiency in English (U.K.), Hindi, French and Konkani (Portuguese Creole)
Experience
Jan 2015-present Lawrence, KS, USA
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 and construction documents for campus-wide remodeling schemes
WS Atkins International & Co. LLC, Middle East Architectural Intern
June 2015- August 2015 Dubai, UAE
WS Atkins International & Co. LLC, Middle East Architectural Intern
June 2014- August 2014 Muscat, Oman
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Proposed schematic design and front-door landscaping for a luxury polo property for the Dubailand vision Refined materiality study reports for façade treatment for the aforementioned project Reviewed a Creekside masterplan & area calculations in accordance with Dubai Municipality zoning regulations Co-ordinated fire policy drawings with fire sub-consultants for safety approval of a mixed-used development
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 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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July 2013-Present Muscat, Oman, Mumbai, India & USA
Organises presentations for prospective students and parents and follows up with application 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
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 2014 and 2015 Most Innovative Design Solution at the KU SADP All school ‘Water’ Design Charrette Recipient of KU-IIE Scholar Full-Tuition Award- awarded to only 15 students of the annual incoming class by the Institute of International Education, Washington, D.C. People to People International Ambassador of Oman to the 2010 Global Youth Summit at Stanford University, California
Active Societies • • • • • •
U.S. Green Building Council –KU Chapter (President) Phi Beta Delta Honors Society for International Relations (Student Vice-President) 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, resident), Student Housing, KU St. John’s the Evangelist Church Parish (Lector, Youth formation educator)