KAYLA BARKER
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
EDUCATION
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Architecture, NAAB Accredited Professional Degree
2014-2019
UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI
ROMA TRE - STUDY ABROAD
January 2018 - May 2018
Rome, Italy
PROFICIENCIES
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Sketch-Up
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Lumion
• Enscape
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft O ce
kayla.thi2@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylathi2
https://www.issuu.com/kaylathiduncan
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Architectural Designer / UrbanWorks Architecture / Oct 2022 - July 2024
• Worked on multi-family and mixed-use housing, senior living, supportive and a ordable housing projects ranging from 50 to 180 units
• Project Lead for a 50-unit a ordable housing/supportive housing project in Minneapolis
• Primary coordination contact with consultants throughout various Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects from Schematic Design through Construction Administration
• Prepared drawing sets for multiple di erent projects simultaneously
• Reviewed drawings to be in compliance with Building Codes and QA/QC processes
• Attended construction meetings and walk-throughs to resolve con icts, oversee progress, and discuss future schedule goals
Notable Projects:
• The Landing at Amber Fields, a 160-unit a ordable housing project (Fall 2024),
• Ford Site Block 9 Lot II, a 60-unit a ordable senior housing project (Spring 2026), and
• Agate Shelter and Housing, a 50-unit supportive and a ordable housing project (Winter 2025)
Architectural Designer / Momentum Design Group / May 2019 - Oct 2022
• Worked on multi-family and mixed-use housing, senior living, student living, historic renovations, luxury, and a ordable housing projects ranging from 30-250 units
• Supervised and coordinated a team of architectural and interior designers on multiple projects throughout various design phases and during construction
• Created presentational and marketing renderings using Lumion, Enscape, and Photoshop.
• Compiled and edited construction speci cations
• Maintained, distributed, and cultivated new marketing materials for the rm’s website, multiple social media platforms, and increased outreach to clients, consultants, etc.
• Organized rm-wide volunteer opportunities and social events
Notable Projects:
• Birdtown Flats, 152-unit market rate housing project (completed Spring 2020)
• The Meadows, 152-unit senior living housing project (completed Spring 2023)
• Bridgewater Bank Headquarters Interiors (completed Spring 2019)
Student Intern / Simonson and Associates LLC / May 2018 - Jan 2019
• Prepared drawings sets for Design Development and Construction Drawings for multi-family housing projects, commercial and business projects, and a unique site development opportunity for the Des Moines Zoo
PAST WORK EXPERIENCE
Starbucks Cafe Barista / May 2017 - May 2019
Applebee’s Restaurant Server / May 2017 - Aug 2017
Dunkin’ Shift Manager / May 2013 - Jan 2017
Developed service-industry soft skills including, but not limited to, promptness, the ability to absorb criticism, and the ability to read people and situations.