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Michaela Dawe

Michaela Dawe

Philadelphia, PA, US

 
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About 

Employment 

Canno Design, Philadelphia, PA, US, Architecture Intern

Wrote a feasibility study for a twelve-story mass timber mixed-use residential building in Fishtown, Philadelphia.
Led design of a master plan proposal for a residential complex in the commuter town of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Created renderings for residential and commercial projects to be used in proposals and publications.
Built Revit models and produced a drawing set for a multi-family project in Fairmount, Philadelphia.

May 2022 - Oct 2022
 

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, Teaching Assistant

Assisted Gisela Baurmann’s 502 studio, providing guidance on projects, templates for presentation, and making tutorials for architectural skills.

Jan 2022 - May 2022
 

Cleveland Restoration Society, Cleveland, OH, US, Heritage Home Program Assistant

Fielded calls and emails to the Heritage Home Program from homeowners seeking information about home repairs and financing options.
Led presentations to Cuyahoga County districts advocating residential preservation.
Redesigned website and promotional materials to improve user-friendliness and update information.
Co-mediated board meetings for Celebration of Preservation awards.

Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
 

Freelance, Personal Assistant + Graphic Designer

Wrote emails and applications for buyers and distributors on behalf of client’s business.
Managed a client’s business financials, which included creating an instruction manual.
Developed and designed client’s website.
Assisted the translation of emails and documents into English.
Designed wedding stationery including Save-the-Dates, invitations, Thank You cards, and wedding website for a client.
Edited event posters for updated information and clearer, user-friendly graphics.

Mar 2017 - Jan 2020
 

Price & Myers, London, GB, Researcher

Created digital illustrations and diagrams of historic cantilever stairs including tread shapes, landing joints, landing types, family trees, and glossary images to be presented at a conference hosted by The Georgian Group in October 2019 and in future publications.
Researched stone cantilever stairs found throughout the UK and Ireland to determine the relationships between famous architects and stonemasons.

May 2019 - Aug 2019
 

Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center, New York, NY, US, Office Assistant and Swim Instructor

Taught swim strokes and skills to students ages 2-18 in groups and in private instruction; often called in to assist or substitute.
Managed pool administration and correspondence with families.
Supervised and directed staff, students, and swimmers during classes, camp, and regular swim hours.

Jul 2014 - Apr 2018
 

My Godshot, Glasgow, UK, Editor

♣ Wrote and edited content for company website, online journal, and magazine.
♣ Developed brand voice through creation of “Brand Style Guidelines” document.
♣ Led department meetings over Skype.
♣ Devised organizational system for documents to promote remote contribution.

Sep 2016 - Mar 2017
 

Global Design Collaborative, Stockton, NJ, US, Marketing Assistant

♣ Researched former and current projects to write and design project pages for promoting purposes.
♣ Organized the file system for the entire office.
♣ Performed small tasks and errands to assist the architects.

Jan 2016 - Feb 2016
 

Watch Journal, New York, NY, US, Editorial Assistant

♣ Researched and wrote copy for featured events and products.
♣ Composed list of potential advertising partners.
♣ Proofread every draft of the publication.
♣ Oversaw the company calendar.
♣ Managed Surface Magazine’s Facebook page and supervised comments.

Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
 

Education 

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, MArch, Weitzman School of Design

Jul 2020 - May 2023
 

New York University London, London, UK, Masters, Historic and Sustainable Architecture

NYU’s Historical and Sustainable Architecture Program takes place entirely in London studying examples of conservation, preservation, sustainability, and adaptive reuse.

Thesis :

Rebuilding Heritage: The Reconstruction of Kathmandu Durbar Square and the Future of Historic Architecture in Nepal

Select Additional Coursework:

Conservation Statement, Report, and Design Brief for 6 Bedford Square, London.
Budget Appraisal for Little Cotton Mill, Manchester.
Option Appraisal for the Granary Complex at King’s Cross, London.

Sep 2018 - May 2019
 

Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY, US, Bachelors, English

Cum Laude; Pi Delta Phi (National French Honors Society); Dean’s List (Fall 2012, Spring 2014, Fall 2015)

Skidmore in Paris Study Abroad Program, Paris IV Sorbonne (Fall 2014)

Skidmore in London Study Abroad Program, King’s College London (Spring 2015)

Sep 2012 - May 2016
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills