About
Katie Hayes is a licensed Architect, and is from Massapequa, New York.
EDUCATION
University of Southern California (USC) Fall 2016-Spring 2021 • Bachelor of Architecture
La Salle University Fall 2019 • The USC School of Architecture Global Program in Barcelona
Glasgow School of Art & University of Strathclyde Summer 2017 • US-UK Fulbright Summer Award for Technology, Innovation, and Creativity
WORK EXPERIENCE
MBH Architects I Design Professional • Present
Design retail spaces. Assist with space planning, construction documentation, construction administration, and team communication.
Biltmore Technology Solutions I Senior Graphic Designer • Present
Oversee all design endeavors, and created company style guide, logo, and marketing brochures.
Feature Film I Set Designer • Spring 2021
Set design and construction for film "Something's More than One Thing", produced by the Russo Brothers and directed by Jay Alvarez.
Baumgartner + Uriu Architecture I Internship • Fall 2020
Produced renders for design competitions.
City Fabrick Nonprofit I Internship • Summer 2020
Re-imagined public spaces during COVID-19.
Highland Associates I Internship • Summer 2019
Surveyed and modeled data centers and Macy's retail buildings.
BR Design Associates I Internship • Summer 2018
Produced renders and details of commercial office buildings.
Spector Group I Externship • Summer 2017
Surveyed the thirty-six story NYC Sony Records building and drawing construction plans for its demolition.
AWARDS
First Place in the 10th Annual USC Architectural Guild Charrette • Winter 2021
My teams project focused on aiding the homelessness crisis and activating the public realm in a portion of Downtown Los Angeles.
Arts in Action Grant Recipient • Winter2020
Implemented cost-free design charrettes, college application and portfolio workshops, and design-firm tours to foster a passion for design-driven solutions in South Los Angeles youth, specifically in BIPOC and low-income communities.
USC Spaced Out Design Competition • Fall 2020
Honorable Mention Award. Rethinking the future learning environment in light of COVID-19.
Anthony A. Marnell II Scholarship • Fall 2020
Merit Scholarship.
Ternstrom Endowment Scholarship • Fall 2020
Merit Scholarship.
HKS Los Angeles Design Fellow • Summer 2020
Design Workshop studying the SoFi Stadium.
Thom Mayne Study Abroad Scholarship • Fall 2019
Scholarship awarded to a USC architecture student studying abroad who demonstrates strong academic achievement.
USC Alumni Club of New York Scholarship • Fall 2019
Merit scholarship awarded to a USC architecture student from the Tri-State Area of New York.
Martin B. Gelber, FAIA Scholarship • Fall 2018
Scholarship awarded to a third-year student who is committed to environmental architecture and sustainability.
Pierre Koenig Endowment Fund Recipient • Fall 2018
Scholarship awarded to a third-year student who demonstrates a commitment to the use of innovative materials.
Jin Family Scholarship • Spring 2018
Merit Scholarship awarded to one USC second year architecture student exhibiting academic excellence.
Lee Buckley Scholarship • Fall 2017
USC Freshman Architectural Award granted for outstanding drawings and exceptional works of representation.
SKILLS
Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino 3D, Model Making, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Suite
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND HONOR SOCIETIES
President of AIAS American Institute of Architecture Students (USC Chapter)
President of Habitat for Humanity (USC Chapter)
Trojan Dance Marathon Head of Graphic Design for fundraising event
Teaching Assistant for Building Structures and Seismic Design Course
National Society for Leadership and Success Selected into the USC Chapter
Trojan Marching Band Flute Player
Homeless Ministry Serving meals to homeless living in Los Angeles California