KARA DAVIS
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Current 5th year Graduate Interior Architecture student with extensive experience in drawing, rendering, model making, and design development. Skilled in creating sustainable, client-focused designs that balance functionality and creativity. Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage deliverables, and exceed expectations. Seeking a full-time design position upon graduation in May 2025.
CONTACT
EMAIL | 01kara.davis@gmail.com
PHONE | 785-338-2549
LINKEDIN | www.linkedin.com/in/ karadavis01
PORTFOLIO | https://issuu.com/kara. davis/docs/2025_portfolio
SKILLS
SOFTWARE
Adobe Microsoft Revit
Rhino Enscape
PROFESSIONAL Ideation
Adaptability Dependability Communication
Flexibility
EDUCATION
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY | Manhattan, KS
August 2020 - May 2025
Master of Interior Architecture
Study Abroad Spring 2024 in Orvieto, Italy
Current GPA 3.86
Participated in interior architecture studios, fabrication furniture studios, structures, lighting, materials, and environmental courses. Studied in Orvieto, Italy for the spring 2024 semester and received an international architectural experience.
EXPERIENCE
VERITAS ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN | Kansas City, KS
May 2024 - August 2024
Interior Architecture Intern
Drafted drawings in Revit, prepared and selected materials for projects, visited construction sites, developed specification documents, prepared design presentations.
SONIC | Manhattan, KS
May 2022 - August 2022
Crew Member
This fast paced job was able to teach me how to handle money in a quick matter, communication, problem-solving, quick thinking, and adapting to any task at hand.
ENGROFF CATERING | Topeka, KS
June 2021 - August 2021
Receptionist
This job taught me what an office job environment is like and how to adapt to many different situations. I learned how to communicate with clients and attend to their needs and wants.
AWARDS + CERTIFICATES
- Finalist, Lang Lighting Competition
- Dean’s List All Semesters
- 5th Year Fellowship Scholarship Recipient
- Jack Durgan Interior Architecture Scholarship
- Joe and Bev Wood Academic Award
- Donald G. and Susie R. Wilson College of Architecture Award
- Frank Family Study Abroad Scholarship
- Mike and Becky Goss Study Abroad Scholarship
- Laser Cutter, Plot Club, Workshop Wood + Metal, & Spray Lab Certified
PERSONAL Time Management Organization Problem-Solving Drive
Ambition
INVOLVEMENT
- IIDA | 2 Years - APDesign Ambassador | 2 Years
- Peer Educator | 4 years
- APDesign Pro | 5 years
- Women in Design+ | 4 years