Kenra Whitten
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Experience
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Working Spaces
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United States
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Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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Jan 2019 - Present
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LGA Partners
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interior Designer/ Retail Project Manager
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Feb 2016 - Dec 2018
♦ Responsible for project management and production of tenant improvement fit-outs forfive national retailers throughout all project phases; programming through constructionadministration♦ Experienced in researching and adhering to code variations and varying permit submissionrequirements nationwide, including multiple historic district review board submittals, resultingin successful permit procurement in dozens of jurisdictions♦ Coordinated with clients, landlords, building departments, MEP and structural consultants,vendors, and contractors to ensure accuracy and maintain aggressive project schedules♦ Assumed a leadership role mentoring two new hires; redlining, answering technical questions,and advising on eff ective client relations techniques to help them succeed in their roles.♦ Conducted site surveys; documenting existing conditions thoroughly with field measurements,photos, and determining general existing MEP conditions to advise clients on what might beable to be reused♦ Programming experience in both market rate and affordable multi-family housing, includingcomplying with PHFA (Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency) guidelines
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KBJ Architects, Inc.
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interior Designer/ Intern Architect
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Nov 2014 - Oct 2015
♦ Provided design support including code research, space planning, Revit modeling, compiling and revising construction drawings, finish selections, MEP coordination, submittal and RFI processing and 3D rendering production ♦ Gained experience in various project types including healthcare/senior living, education, government and religious institutions♦ Honed time management skills through actively balancing and prioritizing multiple projects, supporting up to four architects simultaneously♦ Highly commended by owners for a proactive work ethic, positive disposition and the ability to work well in a team environment
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IFS Business Interiors
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United States
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Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interior Designer/ Project Coordinator
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Jun 2014 - Nov 2014
♦ Successfully supported up to three sales people by providing creative design solutions, space planning, unique product recommendations, detailed furniture specifications, proposals and 3D visual renderings♦ Attended multiple client meetings with sales staff to assist in gathering programming data to ensure high quality projects from inception to completion♦ Provide high quality project management support through installation coordination and documentation, order entry implementation and punch list completion
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Special Projects Coordinator
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
♦ Played a key role in planning two major fund-raisers simultaneously♦ Secured donations from businesses, as well as residents of the community♦ Highly commended for customer service skills by senior management♦ Worked closely with membership and volunteer coordinator to maintain and further develop our network of support ♦ Played a key role in planning two major fund-raisers simultaneously♦ Secured donations from businesses, as well as residents of the community♦ Highly commended for customer service skills by senior management♦ Worked closely with membership and volunteer coordinator to maintain and further develop our network of support
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Education
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Kansas State University
Master, AR-IAPD-Interior Architecture and Product Design -
Fachhochschule Trier
Study Abroad, 1 semester, Interior Architecture