KENDRA HARRISAIA
EDUCATION
+1 803 556 4942 kendra.harris032@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Master of Architecture
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN Savannah, Georgia
2020 2026
Bachleors of Fine Arts - Architecture
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN Savannah, Georgia
2013 - 2016
High School Diploma
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN Hopkins, South Carolina
SKILLS
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
• Adobe Acrobat Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop AUTODESK
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Rhinoceros 3D
• SketchUp
• Enscape Lumion
• Ceramic Modeling
• Freehand Sketching
• Model-Making
• Watercolor Painting
• Bluebeam Revu
• Microsoft Office 365
• Webpage Design
STRENGTHS
• Collaborates within multidisciplinary teams, while conveying strong team-working skills to improve overall project cohesion and produce high-quality design deliverables.
• Demonstrates comprehensive note-taking abilities, ensuring that design decisions align with project objectives.
• Leverages excellent IT skills to proficiently use architectural software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, along with deft graphic design, resulting in enhanced design accuracy and efficiency.
• Approaches projects with a problem-solving mindset to meet client needs and project goals.
ACTIVITIES & AWARDS
ACE MENTOR PROGRAM | June 2018
• Inspired High School students through mentorship and ongoing support for their career aspirations.
STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
• Heyward Career and Technology Center | May 2016
Architectural Intern December 2023 - March 2024
• Conducted detailed site analyses and field documentation of existing conditions to inform design strategy and project feasibility.
• Evaluated a historic state office building for adaptive reuse, balancing preservation standards and code requirements.
• Produced and refined construction documents for renovation projects, presenting design alternatives to support client decisionmaking.
• Developed schematic site plans for the Human Resource Commission using AutoCAD and Revit Software.
• Created marketing and presentation materials that articulated project vision and design strategy, strengthening client engagement.
Architectural Designer INSTITUTE for PATIENT-CENTERED DESIGN, Inc.
April 2022 - August 2022
• Developed a comprehensive schematic site plan for a hospital project, integrating functional requirements, circulation, and design aesthetics to support healthcare operations.
• Contributed to website design initiatives by applying design principles and user experience strategies to enhance visual communication and digital presence.
• Conducted detailed site surveys and field documentation to accurately assess existing conditions, informing project planning and early design decisions.
GMK ASSOCIATES, Inc. LS3P
Architectural Intern June 2018 - December 2018
• Collaborated under general supervision to enhance and generate documents and drawings using established architectural methods and protocols.
• Executed routine architectural tasks with precision and expertise.
• Crafted compelling 2D and 3D presentation and design drawings to illustrate concepts effectively.
• Conducted design computations to ensure structural intetgrity and aesthetics.
• Cultivated strong relationships with both external and internal clients by providing exemplary service.
• Conducted foundational code research to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
ACADEMIC HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
• SCAD: Graduate Scholarship | January 2020 - May 2026
• SCAD: Four Year Scholarship | January 2016 - May 2020
GOLDEN TENNIS RACKET AWARD
• Lower Richland High School |November 2015