Kayla Gentry
gentrykayla7@gmail.com | 704-612-3230 | 915 W 17th Place Tempe, AZ 85281 | @creatingwithkay
Education BFA Interior Architecture The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Graduation: May 2021 GPA 3.98 Master of Architecture The University of North Carolina at Charlotte August 2021 – May 2022 GPA 4.0 Master of Architecture Arizona State University August 2023 – Current GPA 4.0
Honors & Scholarships UNCG International and Disciplinary Honors College Aug 2017- May 2021 Graduated with Honors and published senior honors project on NC Docks UNCG Chancellor’s Scholarship Aug 2017- May 2021 UNCC Research Assistant Jan 2022 - May 2022 Synthesized information about impacts of façade design 2022 UNCC Herschel & Cornelia Everett Foundation First-Year Graduate Fellowship Recipient ASU Teacher’s Assistant August 2023 - Current
Work Experience Teaching Assistant August 2023 - Current ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts Tempe, Arizona -
Teach a group of 20 students for 6 hours a week architecture curriculum and programs collaborate with Professors and other TA’s
Summer Studio Staff 100-Fold Architecture Studio South East Asia -
Recorded program spendings kept within a set budget, took detailed notes during class times, worked in a high functioning team to lead an educational experience for 14 students in South East Asia
Freelance Interior Designer Journey Church Huntersville, North Carolina -
June 2021- April 2022
Coordinated bathroom, lobby, and gym redesign, maintained the staff vision and budget with furniture, paint, and signage designs
Interior Design Intern Fortuna Enterprises High Point, North Carolina -
June 2023- August 2023
January 2021- May 2021
Collaborated with lead designer and local architects to create mood boards and renderings that supported hospitality project designs
Jan 2018 – May 2021 Outdoor Adventures Supervisor & Trip Leader UNCG Department of Recreation and Wellness, Greensboro, NC
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Developed strong leadership and team skills needed to maintain a safe and inclusive rock-climbing space, coordinated adventure trips, attended and taught various safety and skill sessions
US National White Water Center Land Guide US National White-Water Center Charlotte, NC -
May 2020 – Aug 2020
Followed detailed safety protocol on the ziplines, provided high energy engagement and customer service to guests
Leadership & Volunteer Experience 100-Fold Summer Studio Student 100-Fold Studio Whitefish, Montana
June 2022 – Aug 2022
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Attended daily sessions with architects who provided mentorship and guidance while we designed and built a community project resulting in 177 AXP hours Habitat for Humanity Club President & Member Feb 2019 – May 2021 UNCG Greensboro, NC
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Skills Photoshop, Illustrator, Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Sketchup, Enscape, basic Lumion, InDesign, Hand sketching, Water Color, Intermediate Spanish, Trip Leading & Planning
Facilitated club meetings and campus events while organizing fellow leadership team during a time of transition and COVID-19 Regeneration Forestry Institute Campus Rep Sept 2020 – Aug 2021 Remote Location & Chone, Ecuador
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Learned about bamboo design, farming and business management practices, advertised for trip, planned student travels and flights, served local community through building a bus stop