DAKOTA C. PAGE ARCHITECTURE STUDENT PORTFOLIO

February 12, 2023

Populous

4800 Main Street, Suite 300

Kansas City, MO 64112

Dear Internship Committee,

Please accept my resume and portfolio of work as submission for consideration for an internship at Populous Architecture. I am a second year architecture student at the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma.

My unique experience of living and working on my family’s horse ranch led me to develop a passion for the equine industry. I am keenly interested in learning how to benefit all industries through well-designed, functional and sustainable architecture. As my portfolio will reflect, I led a team of students in designing and presenting an enhanced facility concept for the Norman Equine Assisted Therapy Center in Norman, OK. This project achieved both professional and personal objectives. As a child, one of my favorite pleasure horses was named “Dollar,” a bomb-proof, broke Quarter Horse that provided hours of therapy on our family’s ranch.

In my academic career, I currently maintain a 3.55 GPA. The University of Oklahoma recently honored me with President’s Award for Outstanding Transfer Student in 2022. Moreover, I have been recognized on the President’s Honor Roll at the University of Oklahoma and at the University of Central Oklahoma, as well as, the Dean’s Honor Roll at both universities, respectively.

As a leader, I am committed giving back to the community through volunteerism and I am involved in many campus organizations. I am a member of the Oklahoma RUF/NEKS, the nation’s oldest spirit organization established in 1915. Our team holds great responsibility to manage the o cial mascot of the University of Oklahoma, the Sooner Schooner, which is pulled by two Welsh ponies aptly named “Boomer” and “Sooner.” With this organization, we have accumulated more than 2,016 hours of community service for 2022-23 academic year.

On the following pages of this portfolio, please find my resume and example project work for your review as a candidate for the internship position within the equestrian division of Populous. As an aspiring architect, Populous would provide the opportunity to learn about the world class equestrian centers showcased around the globe.

Thank you for reviewing my background in consideration for your internship opportunity. I would be encouraged to have the opportunity to meet with you to discuss more details of my coursework and experiences relative to your position and company.

Sincerely,

Dakota C. Page

Student Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture University of Oklahoma