MELANIE PHILOMENA D’SOUZA
Architecture Licensure Candidate, EDAC, NCARB Record Holder of skilled design professionals in a learning-conducive environment. Actively pursuing intial licensure in the state of California, United States.
995 Pine St # 202 San Francisco, CA 94108 (785)979-2079 melanieedu@gmail.com
PORTFOLIO : https://issuu.com/melaniedsouza/stacks/40029fd0659a44f1a4c7f34a65e22495
Advanced Courses The University of Kansas (KU) School of Architecture, Design and Planning The Honors Program
Islamic Architecture Design-Build Outreach
Experience HDR INC. Lab Planner (Oct 2017- Present, San Francisco, CA)
Par�cipates in design problem-solving through engineering co-ordina�on and equipment planning for highly specialised environments, par�cularly healthcare se�ngs and physical science laboratories
Relevant Skills
GOULD EVANS Associate ( June - Sept 2017; Lawrence,KS and Kansas City,MO)
Medical and Lab Planning
Engaged in marke�ng, analysis studies and produc�on of design documents for learning environments in educa�on and athle�c sectors to promote student fitness & wellness
Autodesk - CAD and Revit
Konkani (Portuguese creole)
KU DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE Graduate Teaching Assistant (Spring 2017)
Taught 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) management tools, virtual rendering for integrated process & delivery
Honors + Awards - Clark Coan Interna�onal Leadership Award, KU Graduate Class of 2017 - Jane Tanfield Memorial Scholarship for Architecture Students, 2016-17 Student of the Year, 2015-16
KU DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Architectural Aide (Jan 2015 -May 2016) documents for campus-wide remodeling schemes and capital projects
Ambassador of Oman at Stanford University, 2010
W.S. ATKINS INTERNATIONAL PLC. Architectural Intern (Summer 2014, Muscat,Oman + Summer 2015, Dubai, UAE)
Program - built project - The Sara and Mary Edwards Paretsky
- Reviewed masterplans and co-ordinated fire safety drawings as per Dubai
Program - architectural models - Honors Opportunity Award by KU Honors Program for the Spring Greening Ninth Ward) trip to New Orleans,LA
OUTREACH
FAITH
Na�onal Council of Architectural Registra�on Boards (NCARB)Think Tank Commi�ee Member, Licensing Advisor American Ins�tute of Architects (AIA) San Francisco ChapterArchitectural Licensing Commi�ee Member Alpha Sigma Kappa Sorority - Kappa Chapter Alum Outreach Chair St. Dominic’s., Archdiocese of San Francisco, Catechism Educator The Madonna- monthly- Youth Columnist
- team projects - The Jack and Lavon Brosseau Award for Spencer Museum of Art