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Jennifer Walkowski

716.465.9268      |      jlwalkowski@gmail.com      |      http://jlwalkowski.com

Education

University of Virginia                                                                                              Charlottesville, Virginia

Masters of Architectural History                                                                                       Graduated May 2008

Major in American Architecture with minors in Modern & Non-Western Architecture

University at Buffalo                                                                                                        Buffalo, New York

Additional graduate level studies in Architecture, Preservation and Planning- 3.605 GPA             Jan. - Dec. 2004

Rochester Institute of Technology                                                                                Rochester, New York

Bachelor of Fine Arts with High Honors in Interior Design- 3.78 GPA                                     Graduated May 2001

Lectures

Twilight at City Hall

Sponsored by Preservation Buffalo Niagara. Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo NY, May 1st, 2009.

“Americanesque: John J. Wade and Buffalo City Hall.”

The Landmark Society of the Niagara Frontier’s Tuesday Lecture Series. Sponsored by the Landmark Society of the Niagara Frontier and the Preservation Coalition of Erie County. Market Arcade Complex, Buffalo NY, June 17^th, 2008.

“’Americanesque:’ Capturing an American Style at Buffalo City Hall.”

Sponsored by Buffalo Tours. Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo NY, October 23^rd, 2008.

Honors, Awards & Affiliations

• Nominated for MA Architectural History Thesis Award, UVa                                (May, 2008)
• Society of Architectural Historians (TJ Chapter)                                                 (September 2006- Present)
• Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Fraternity (UVa Chapter)                            (Spring 2007- Present)
• Dupont Fellowship (University of Virginia)                                                          (Awarded 2006- 2008)
• Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Fraternity                                                             (2000- Present)
• Golden Key National Honor Society                                                                     (1999- Present)
• Recipient of National Merit Scholarship (RIT)                                                      (Awarded 1997-2001)
• Student Honors Show, Bevier Gallery (RIT Campus)                                             (Displayed October, 1999)

Skill & Coursework

 Computer Skills:

• Adobe Photoshop
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  Some knowledge of Adobe InDesign
• Familiarity with AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience working in Microsoft XP and Vista platforms, as well as Mac OS X
• Comfortable using digital and manual cameras, scanners, printers and other hardware

Research Skills:

• Familiar with using Sanborn maps (digital and print)
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  Comfortable with online sources such as Google Scholar, JSTOR, ProQuest products
• Skilled at archival research in print sources, microfilm, city directories, maps, census records etc.
• Strong training in writing, interpreting and documenting historical buildings, structures, landscapes etc.

Coursework:

• Excellent background in 19th and 20th century American architectural history
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  Knowledge of non-western architectural history of regions including China, Japan, India and Korea
• Trained in creating and reading construction documents, site plans, detail drawings and other documents
• Skills in photography, marker rendering, graphic design and in other artistic areas
• Background in construction methods, techniques, materials and recognizing architectural styles

Experience

Clinton Brown Company Architecture                                                                                  Buffalo, New York

Architectural Historian                                                                                                  September 2008- Present

• Research and create State and National Register nominations
• Research and create Historic Tax Credit Applications (Part 1)
• Organize, research and create Cultural Resource Surveys

University of Virginia, School of Architecture                                                                 Charlottesville, Virginia

Research Assistant to Professors Daniel Bluestone and Sheila Crane                                         Aug. 2006- May 2008 

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library                                                                                     Staunton, Virginia

Curatorial Intern                                                                                                                   May 2007- July 2007

• Researched and documented the Presidential limousine, creating a new exhibit proposal based on the theme of “Technology and Democracy” to replace temporary display.
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  Updated the ADA Manual used for tours of the Manse (Wilson birthplace) and the Interpreter’s Manual

The Victorian Society Summer School Program                                                                Newport, Rhode Island

Assistant to Richard Guy Wilson                                                                                                    June 1-10, 2007

Sans Furniture, Inc.                                                                                                              Hamburg, New York

Designer/Salesperson                                                                                                          Sept. 2002- Aug. 2006

Campaign for Greater Buffalo                                                                                                 Buffalo, New York

Research and Design Intern                                                                                                     May 2004- Aug. 2004

References