Evan McDowellesm227@cornell.edu

Current Address308 Risley HallCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 14853

Permanent Address45 Maxwell Ave.

Geneva, NY 14456(607) 684-5440

Cornell University, Ithaca, NYCollege of Architecture, Art, and PlanningBachelor of Architecture ● GPA: 3.85 ● Dean’s List ● Theater minor

Haverling High School, Bath, NYValedictorian ● National Honor Society ● National Merit Commendation

AAP Material Practice Facility, Ithaca, NYTeaching Assistant● Supervised architecture and art students in the safe use of wood, metal, and digital fabrication shops.● Advised students on the most effective strategies for completing models efficiently and with the desired quality of craft.● Trained new students in the proper use of shop equipment.● Completed a range of maintenance and construction tasks essential to the operation of the facility.

Casowasco Camp and Retreat Ministries, Moravia, NYSummer Camp Counselor● Provided 24-hour supervision and care for youth.● Provided basic custodial care for adults with special needs.● Led and organized games, activities, and spiritual discussions.● Communicated behavior expectations to children and addressed misbehavior assertively and respectfully.● Interacted with staff and supervisors on a daily basis to communicate and resolve camper needs, conflicts, and safety concerns. ● Welcomed and communicated with parents/guardians to provide information and feedback. ● Cleaned, organized, and maintained the site for improved safety and hospitality.

John Southard Youth Recreation Commission, Bath, NYYouth Tennis Instructor● Organized and led instructional exercises to teach athletic skills and teamwork.● Communicated behavior expectations to children and addressed misbehavior assertively and respectfully.

● Selected to deliver informal speech concerning knots and architecture for student architecture organization, Thumbnail.● Represented the University as an AAP Orientation Ambassador. Led incoming fresmen and transfer students on tour of the college campus and facilities, and answered students’ questions. ● Organizing member of Dragon Day, a large scale design-build event run by Cornell architecture students. Helped lead meetings and facilitate discussions between students and advisors leading up to event. Contributed to advertising and project construction. ● Selected as drum major (student leader) of high school marching band. Led rehearsals and conducted the band in parades and field band competitions. Represented student participants in conversations with band director and faculty. Helped resolve student conflicts and motivate band members.

● Microsoft Office Suite ● Photoshop ● Illustrator ● InDesign ● Rhinoceros ● AutoCAD ● V-Ray

● Woodworking ● Metalworking ● MIG Welding ● Lasercutter operation ● CNC operation

● Proficient in Spanish

EDUCATIONExpected May 2019

June 2014

WORK EXPERIENCEFall 2015-Present

Summer 2015

Summers 2012-2014

ACTIVITIES/HONORSFall 2015

Spring 2015

2012-2014

ADDITIONAL SKILLS