MELANIE PHILOMENA D’SOUZA
Architectural Intern, EDAC, NCARB Record Holder Detail-oriented and passionate about international relations and the might of the written word. Delights in creating spaces for a healthy population with the guidance of skilled design professionals in a learning-conducive environment.
PORTFOLIO : https://issuu.com/melaniedsouza/docs/portfolio_mel_spreads
Education
1401 Apple Lane #17B Lawrence,KS (785)979-2079 meldsouza@ku.edu
Advanced Courses
The University of Kansas (KU) School of Architecture, Design and Planning Master of Architecture (Professional Path, Certificate in Health + Wellness) -May 2017 The Honors Program Certificates: Service Learning, Arts Engagement, Research Experience, Global Awareness
Experience
Historic Preservation Islamic Architecture Design-Build Outreach Construction Engineering & Management Managerial/Financial Accounting Multidisciplinary Healthcare design Graduate Research in Senior Living Communities
KU WRITING CENTER Graduate Consultant (Spring 2017)
Promotes academic success in the writing process and supports graduate research through face-to-face consultations and e-tutoring services
KU DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE Graduate Teaching Assistant (Spring 2017)
Teaches second-year Site Design labs and aids professor in course design and applied learning of site planning concepts
HKS INC. Health Architecture Intern (May 2016-Jan 2017, Atlanta,GA)
- Facilitated client visioning and client expertise through means of program management tools, virtual rendering for integrated process & delivery - Developed design documents and communication platforms for projects - Conducted interdisciplinary research through innovative wellness models
KU DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Architectural Aide (Jan 2015 -May 2016)
Participated in site survey and formulated cost estimates & construction documents for campus-wide remodeling schemes and capital projects
W.S. ATKINS INTERNATIONAL PLC. Architectural Intern (Summer 2014, Muscat,Oman + Summer 2015, Dubai, UAE)
- Reviewed masterplans and co-ordinated fire safety drawings as per Dubai Municipality regulations for a variety of tourism & hospitality projects - Prepared marketing brochures and graphic resources for firm organisation - Engaged in resource forecasting with disciplinary heads
Active Societies + Past Leadership OUTREACH HOUSING FAITH
Alpha Sigma Kappa Sorority - Kappa Chapter Outreach Chair U.S.Green Building Council- KU Chapter President Phi Beta Delta Honors Society- Student Vice-President KU International Student Ambassador Rieger Scholarship Hall- Vice-President All Scholarship Hall Council- Environment Chair St. John’s Parish- Lector, Youth Educator The Madonna- monthly- Youth Columnist
Relevant Skills AutoCAD Revit Adobe Creative Suite Bluebeam Revu Writing/Blogging Linguistic proficiency : English (U.K.), Hindi, French, Konkani (Portuguese creole)
Honors + Awards - Jane Tanfield Memorial Scholarship for Architecture Students, 2016-17 - KU Outstanding International Woman Student of the Year, 2015-16 - KU-IIE Full-Tuition Award by Institute of International Education, 2012-16 - People to People International Ambassador of Oman at Stanford University, 2010 - Nunemaker Patio Design Contest Recognition Award by KU Honors Program - built project - The Sara and Mary Edwards Paretsky Award for Creativity by KU Honors Program - architectural models - Honors Opportunity Award by KU Honors Program for the Spring Greening (repair and rehabilitation in the Lower Ninth Ward) trip to New Orleans,LA - 2014 and 2015 Most Innovative Design Solution at the KU Architecture’s All school ‘Water’ Design Charrette - team projects - The Jack and Lavon Brosseau Award for Creativity (Writing category) by KU Spencer Museum of Art