KENNEDY CARTER I am a fifth year architecture student with a background in experience design. I am passionate about human interaction based architecture and product design and wish to explore the connection between product construction and human interaction.
EDUCATION Howard University Washington, D.C. Bachelor of Architecture Graduation Date: May 2019
SKILLS Digital: Google Sketchup Rhino V-Ray for Rhino Revit AutoCAD Illustrator Photoshop Muse InDesign Enscape Laser cutting
EXPERIENCE Architecture Intern
May 2018 - Present
ZGF Architects Washington, D.C. Created diagrammatic presentation documents and technical drawings during the design development and construction document phases of a University of Pittsburgh adaptive reuse project. Updated and reconfigured design development drawings for a 194,000 SF Healthcare facility for the University of Virginia. Assisted in the digital rhino modeling of an urban planning project for Washington, DC’s Dupont Circle along Connecticut Avenue.
Creative Design Intern
May 2017 - August 2017
Walt Disney Imagineering Glendale, CA Developed and communicated creative concepts and aesthetic ideas for future attractions, under the direction of the creative lead. Collaborated with other team members to develop existing interactive environments for Walt Disney theme parks and attractions. Worked as an assistant producer for various design charrettes involving Walt Disney partnerships. Appointed the creative design lead for a printed booklet detailing the design charrette process for the National Museum of the American Indian.
Teaching Assistant
August 2016 - December 2016
Howard University, Department of Architecture
Washington, D.C.
Assisted students in a computer applications class focused on 3D modeling software such as Rhino and Revit. Responsible for recordkeeping and calculating grades.
Analog: Model making Sketching Technical drafting Diagramming
ORGANIZATIONS Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity
November 2015 - Present
President, Hemiunu Chapter
August 2018 - Present
Extra-Disciplinary: Ceramics Metal work
CONTACT 7730 Harkins Road Lanham, MD 20706 #565 carterkennedy315@gmail.com (C) 312.485.9996
National Organization of Minority October 2017 - Present Architecture Students
HONORS Interschool Design Competition First Place, Awarded by AIA and National Building Museum Walt Disney Imagineering Imaginations Finalist, Awarded by Walt Disney Imagineering
PORTFOLIO https://www.behance.net/gallery/75954323/Undergraduate-Portfolio
Dean’s List College of Engineering and Architecture, Howard University Alain Locke Award Academic Recognition, Awarded by Phi Beta Kappa Legacy Scholarship Full Tuition Scholarship, Awarded by Howard University