MikaelPowell - about me...

MIKAEL POWELL

Curriculum vitae (Combined- Educational Entrepreneurship/ Architecture / Print & Broadcast)













Certifications:CDT (Certified Document Technologist) CSI, Certified Interior Designer, Registered Architect, LEED Green Associate

Educational background:
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas:
-Bachelor of Interior Architecture–College of Architecture and Design
-Bachelor of Science (emphasis in Environmental Psychology)
-Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts:-Master of Design Studies with distinction(Project Management with emphasis in school design)
Offered Admission into the Master of Education Program In the Harvard Graduate School of Education, School Leadership Program, School Developer Strand – I declined admission at this time.
-PhD candidate
Positions held in academic institutions (title of position/rank):Full-time Professor of Design

Elected by student body to be Alumni Officer in Student forum- Harvard University
Editor of the UN-official MDesS Yearbook- Harvard Universtiy
Research assistant to the Graduate School of Design Architecture department
- Harvard University
MDesS representative - Harvard University
Student President – College of Architecture & Design -KSU
Student IA Department representative to the Architecture and Design Council - KSU
Student Co-Editor – Architectural Newsmagazine “Omphalos” -KSU
Student Grand Prize winner – National Furniture Manufacturer’s Design Competition
Adjunct Professor - University of Texas in Arlington, School of Architecture
Visiting Lecturer: Kansas State University, Tarrant County College

Courses Taught:
“Defining Architecture in the Real World” - lecture – Kansas State University, College of Architecture and Design, Manhattan, Kansas -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Series.
“Survey of Architecture Principles in Interior Design- lecture” – University of Texas in Arlington, School of Architecture.
“Professional Practices for Interior Designers” 3- Credit hour course– University of Texas in Arlington, School of Architecture.“Interior Materials II (Architectural Construction Materials)” 3- Credit hour course–
University of Texas in Arlington, School of Architecture
Invitation to teach “Interior Materials I (Architectural Construction Materials)” 3- Credit hour course. University of Texas in Arlington, School of Architecture
Visiting Lecturer - "An Introduction to Decoding Building Codes" lecture – Tarrant County College District, Architectural Technology Program
Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Professional Practice

Scholastic Papers:
A Position on the Phenomenon of Off-shoring and Outsourcing of Architectural Services in regards to International Policy Agencies by Mikael Powell.
Connectivity between the Harvard School of Public Health & Cyprus International Institute for the Environment and Public Health by Mikael Powell.
ECPZ INC: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE By Powell, Gibas, Jhalani, King, Rauch
Xintiandi: An Adaptive Mixed Reuse Retail Development: Shanghai, Chinaby Jack Nyman & Mikael Powell
THE SCHOOL PURPOSE BIN (The purposes of Schooling) by Mikael Powell.
Shape Memory Wire Experimentation by D. Tsigaridi, M. Powell,
An Analysis of “Tools of Agreement” Management methodology in the Construction of the Cruzcampo Pavilion – Paper and Slide presentation by Mikael Powell.

Publication
Tsigaridi, D. & Powell, M. (2007) SMA Variables- Directing Kinesis, pages 551 – 556, UbiComp 2007 Workshop Proceedings – Innsbruck, Austria ISBN 978-3-00-022599-4 http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.128.8922&rep=rep1&type=pdf


Creative Projects:
ARCHITECTURAL SUMMARY
I specialize in “the whole package” – from Programming to Architectural Construction documents to Furniture procurement and installation. I am very interested in all aspects of Design and I strive for excellence in orchestrating the many factors that make a facility “work”.

PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL EXPERIENCE
Architect in State service
Architecture firm - past Associate and Stockholder·
Was responsible for each step of the project from design concept through Construction Documents to Move-in·
Works closely with the client to ensure that goals and expectations are met·
Possesses considerable knowledge of architectural methods of construction·
Is proficient in Microstation SE , AutoCad , VectorWorks·
Developes architectural detailing, casework design, architectural specifications and Interior Designs finishes for new construction and renovation projects·
Provides construction administration, shop drawing review, punch lists and signage packages for several facilities.
Mikael Powell has served in major roles for the following architectural projects:

The Reiss Building Renovation and Addition Schematic Pricing package proposal- Project Manager, Jadwin Hall renovation – Project Architect; Dallas Independent school district – renovation of G. Grady Spruce High School, Seagoville High School, Carter High School, Lincoln Magnet High School, Lincoln Curriculum & Instruction Center- My Role: Existing Building Evaluator and New Construction documents, Arlington Independent School District retail store – My Role: Prepared construction documents, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Research Building (over 350,000 sq. ft. of new construction)- My Role: Prepared construction documents and laboratory and casework construction administration, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center Remodel of Laboratories and Offices for Biochemistry Department (29,000 sq. ft. Remodel) –Associated Builders and Contractors 2003 National Excellence in Construction winner- 1ST Place Regional Award and 2nd Place National Award- My Role: Performed the duties of the project architect and construction administrator, University of North Texas Student Union, Denton, Texas (27,000 sq. ft. Remodel)-My Role: Performed the duties of the project architect and construction administrator, Texas Women’s University Student Center, Denton, Texas (25,000 sq. ft. Remodel)- My Role: performed the duties of the project architect and construction administrator, Beau Rivage Hotel and Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi (1,000,000 sq. ft. finish-out)- My Role: Produced interior detailing and millwork construction documents.Previous positions: Project Manager, Project Architect, Job Captain, Senior Interior Designer, Job Captain, Interior Architecture staff

PRINT / BROADCAST SUMMARY
Mikael has been on-camera as an angry bank customer, Art Connoisseur, Auto parts customer, Bar back, Bridegroom, Businessman, Boxer, Bad airline reservationist, Boy Scout leader, Carpet purchaser, City Councilman, Deadbeat Dad, Draftsman, disparaging husband, E.R. Surgeon, Illiterate sportsman, Milkman, Muffler installer, NERD, Paint customer, PIMP, Purse snatcher, railroad worker, REALTOR, stock car mechanic, State Legislator, Supermarket shopper, Scotch drinker, THIEF, Tailpipe salesman, Talk show host, Veterinarian, Wife beater and YOUNG FATHER.

FILM
“Love Hurts” (OC) Dir.: Bud Yorkin, “Born on the Fourth of July” (OC) Dir.: Oliver Stone, “Scenes from the Apocalypse”(VOC) Dir. Roger Nall, “Sunday Come to Monday” (VOC) Dir.: B.A.Alford.

INPROVISATION
Sponzaneous Combustion! Revue - Cast member and founding member of the Sponzanies troupe providing satire to support civic change in the city government.Some Show revue - Member of TROOP MOVEMENT (an ensemble of writers, film directors and actors)

TELEVISION
“Gerbert” [Children’s programming starring live and puppet characters] – CBN (VOC-Mr. Balman, the Milkman)- in national syndication, HomeSweetHome Productions, “The last words of Mr. Irving” (VOC) Irving Comm. Cable Network., Crimestoppers – (VOC) Channel 4, KDFW, “LOLA” (VOC) Cable Channel 25, “Stage Dallas” – (HOST) Cable Acc.of Dallas, “ArtStuff” – (CO-HOST) Cable Acc.of Dallas, “When Dreams come True”(OC) ABC Movie of the Week’ “Dallas” – (OC) Lorimar Teleproductions, “KERA Public TV Auction”(VOC) KERA Channel 13.PERSONAL PRODUCTIONS (Producer/Director)“Cry of the Poor” Cable Access of Dallas (30 Minute Documentary), “Cry of the Poor- Visual Images” Cable Access of Dallas, (30 Minute Fine Arts Program- Winner of ACE award for best documentary) “Disassociative Disorder Foundation Benefit Program” (Music, Art and Poetry Show), “KYRO” Cable Access of Dallas, (Weekly Community new-magazine).

VIDEO
“Say No to Drugs” (VOC) Union Pacific Company, “Communications” (VOC) Northern Telecomm, “Airport Training”(VOC) American Airlines, “Enhancing Cust/Teller Relations” (VOC) Holland Productions, “New Product Marketing” (VOC) Kraft Foods, Positive Attitudes” (VOC) Family Life Ministries, “Leadership” (OC) Boy Scouts of America, “Commitment to Excellence”(OC) LTV Corporation, “Citgo Celebration”(OC) 7-11 Southland Corporation, “Championship Cup”(OC) Denny’s Restaurants, “Automotive Parts”(OC) Skilldex, “Telecommunications Training”(OC) NorStar, “Schenley Scotch”Schenley, “ACT Media Project” ASTN, “Choices” Independent Video (VOC) Bob Banner Workshop, “It takes a Whole Village” (VOC) Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.

COMMERCIALS AND PRINT
Tandy Corporation, 7-11 Southland Corporation, Dickies Clothing Catalog, Boy Scouts of America Clothing Catalog, Channel 8 WFAA, Channel 4 KDFW, Jim Myles Transmissions, Remco Rent to Own, French Flooring, Motorola, GTE, What-A-Burger, ZALES, JCPenneys, American Lung Association, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, EDS, Grayson, Hollingsworth, Inc., Equipto, Banctec, NEC.

VOICE
“Birmingham Courthouse” Post Occupancy Evaluation, “Newspaper of the Air” (Announcer) North Texas Radio for the Blind, “Top of the Hour” (Announcer) KSAC Country FM’ “9/11: A Tribute to Heroes” (Narrator) Americas Ice Gardens, “Summertime Ice Extravaganza” (MC and Narrator) Americas Ice Gardens.

THEATER
“Prometheus Bound” (Workshop Ensemble) Dir. Richard Schechner, Visual Arts Gallery, “Tango” (Arthur) Dir. Ann Lindsey, UTD Rehearsal Hall, “A Taste of Honey” (Jimmy) Dir. Terry Masters, New Arts Theater, “Li’l Tommy Parker….” (Archie) Dir. Ms. Washington, Theater Three, “God” & “Death” Greenville Avenue Pocket Sandwich Theater.

Awards, recognition:
Past Leader –architectural registration internship program, Associated Builders and Contractors 2003 National Excellence in Construction winner.
Employee of the Month – Sundance West Cinemas Project leadership Award, Team Award – Project excellence for the David L. Moss Justice Center,
Certificate of Training – “Managing People,” “Time Management” and “D-base 3”.

Professional Memberships and Service:
Former (2001 – 2005) Board of Director’s member and Board Secretary of a non-profit organization that operates K-8 schools in Texas and Arkansas. Presently serves on Advisory Committee for that organization.
Member in good standing – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and The Screen Actors Guild (Actor’s Equity eligible)
Member - American Institute of Architects
Member - International Interior Design Association

Student Member- Environmental Design Research Association

Professional Development:
Participant in the 2004 Texas Education Agency and the Region 10 Education Service Center public meeting (to gather input on specific topic areas related to Special Education in Texas)· Texas Public School Board training on School Law, School Administration and Operation (12 hours required annually).· Other seminars and training sessions attended: “Leadership through GREEN Design, “Mainstreaming Sustainable Design – An Introduction to LEEDS 2.1”, “Barrier Free plan – Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation”, “Deficiencies in the Life Safety Code”, “New Changes in the Americans with Disabilities Act 2002”, THE MASTERY WORKSHOP – Actors Institute, Los Angeles, California., “Fire Rated Coiling Doors”, “Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Assembly Design”, “Door Hardware”, “Asbestos and Mold”, attended the college of the Fenway’s Teaching and Learning Conference, October 26, 2007, the NEFDC 2007 Fall Conference in Worcester, MA “Engaged Learning: Fostering Student Success”which included , the keynote address by Dr. George Kuh entitled “Engaged Learning: The Foundation for Student Success”, “Nine Activities in 60 Minutes: Engaging Students in the Classroom”, “A Web-Based Innovative Tool to Create Multimedia Course Content” and “Clickers and Podcasts and Blogs, Oh My! Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning”.
















Mikael Powell as Mr. Balman, the Milkman
in the syndicated children's show 'Gerbert'.