KELLY LOPEZ 774-464-8718
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B.ARCH CANDIDATE
kclopez@syr.edu
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Natick, MA
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archinect.com/kellyclopez
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY 3rd year architecture student pursuing minors in Infrastructure, Cities, and the Future and Geography. I am passionate about developing design strategies that address issues related to ecological crisis and social justice. My goal is to become a licensed architect where I can utilize my skills to create design solutions that are sustainable, equitable, and inclusive. EDUCATION BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE 2023 - Present Syracuse University; Syracuse, NY Extracurricular Activities: Graphic design chair of Module Magazine; member of American Institute of Architecture Students, National Organization of Minority Architecture Students, Women in Design, and WellsLink Leadership Program GPA: 3.7/4; Dean’s list for 2023-24 and 2024-2025 academic year HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 2019 - 2023 Natick High School; Natick, MA Extracurricular Activities: President of Tenacity Challenge, President of Sages & Seekers, Vice President of Change the World Club, presenter at Equity Collaborative Conference, member of National Honor Society, member of Natick Above the Influence GPA: 4.47/4 (weighted); Top 10% of class RELEVANT EXPERIENCE FREEDOM BY DESIGN TEAM MEMBER Oct 2025 - Present Syracuse University American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS); Syracuse, NY Collaborated on the design of a temporary mobile wall assembly for the Salvation Army Barnabas House in Syracuse, NY Participated in weekly meetings discussing design development, project budget, and construction logistics Created original graphics providing information on health services and community resources available to residents GRAPHIC DESIGN CHAIR Feb 2025 - Dec 2025 Syracuse University Module Magazine; Syracuse, NY Designed the visual identity of Module Magazine, a student-run magazine at the School of Architecture Oversaw all layouts of the publication, created promotional materials, and assisted in onboarding and retaining new students on the Graphic Design team Produced original photography and assisted in writing the grant application for the AIA New York | Center for Architecture Douglas Haskell Award for Student Journals CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS Skilled at using V-Ray, Rhino 3D, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft Office Basic working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and Grasshopper Digital and analog fabrication skills in 3D printing, laser-cutting, foam-cutting, sketching, and architectural drafting
NOTABLE AWARDS AIA New York 2025 Douglas Haskell Award for Student Journals, AIA New York | Center for Architecture NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) Undergraduate Scholarship, NFSF Doug Whitney '80 School of Architecture Global Experience Scholarship, Syracuse University MORE in Architecture LLC DEIA Design Charette Honorable Mention, Syracuse University Sliver's Competition Honorable Mention, Syracuse University Invest in SUccess Scholarship, Syracuse University Architecture Leadership Scholarship, Syracuse University Gold Key (Drawing & Illustration), Scholastic Art & Writing Awards AP Scholar with Distinction, AP Scholar with Honor; College Board AP Scholar Awards Le Moyne College Heights Award, Le Moyne College 2nd Place Overall, 2nd Place in Math, 2nd Place in Art; African American & Latino Tenacity Challenge