WCONTACT
◊ 407-580-7473
◊ katewankelman@icloud.com
◊ kmw22c@fsu.edu
◊ Linkedln: Katherine Wankelman
EDUCATION
The Florida State University
◊ Candidate for Bachelor of Science: Interior Design (Expected May 2026)
◊ The FSU University Honors Program
◊ Current Academic Standing: 3.97 GPA
Winter Park High School
◊ Graduated, May 2022
◊ Unweighted GPA: 4.0
◊ AP Scholar with Honor
SKILLS
◊ Revit
◊ Enscape
◊ AutoCAD
◊ Adobe Creative Suite
◊ Hand Drafting
◊ Hand Rendering (Mixed Media)
◊ Procreate
◊ Critical Thinking
◊ Detail Oriented
◊ Problem-Solving
◊ Strong Communication
◊ Time Management
◊ Self-Motivated
KATE WANKELMAN
THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY | HONORS | INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Baker Barrios Architects | Intern (Summer 2024 & 2025)
◊ Contributed to ongoing commercial projects:
◊ Hamlin House - FF&E selections
◊ Universal - MEP coordination and production of permit set
◊ Seacoast Bank - assisted with life safety plans and internal QAQC process
◊ Live Nation Concert Venue - space planning
◊ Attended continuing education meetings and networking events with vendors.
◊ Participated in daily client and interior design team conferences.
◊ Visited job sites and showrooms relative to design projects.
Masterpiece Design Group | Intern (August, 2024)
◊ Completed full-day model home install for the Reserve at Forest Lake Town Homes.
◊ Assisted with furniture selections and fabrication process for high-end residential projects.
◊ Developed an understanding of the inner workings of a residential design firm and industry standards.
Lafayette & Rushford Home | Seasonal Sales Associate (Summer 2023 – Present)
◊ Designed showroom layouts and learned space planning techniques.
◊ Developed client service and sales skills.
PUBLICATIONS & AWARDS
◊ Katherine Wankelman, “Monograph Museum: Displaying the Sculpture Artwork of Lynda Benglis” SIX Magazine (May 3, 2024): 18-19.
◊ The Florida State University | Interior Architecture and Design | 2024 Charrette Award (3rd Place)
◊ Annual competition where various student cohorts collaborate to complete a given design challenge.
ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
◊ Florida State President’s List | Fall 2022; Spring 2024; Fall 2024; Spring 2025; Fall 2025
◊ Florida State Dean’s List | Spring 2023; Fall 2023
◊ Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | 30-Hour Outreach for the Construction Industry Course
◊ Completion certificate received May 2025
ON CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
◊ Interior Design Student Organization | Member
◊ Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society | Member
◊ Kappa Alpha Theta Women’s Fraternity | Member
◊ Executive Assistant | Spring 2023 – Fall 2024
◊ Bid Day Committee
◊ Philanthropy Committee
◊ Community Service | 150+ Hours
◊ FSL Line Dance Fundraiser | Participant & Dancer
◊ Habitat for Humanity | Volunteer
