COBY HARRIS
Final year M.Arch student passionate about architecture as a connective practice—linking people, place, and experience. Motivated by sustainable design and the power of spatial and sensory decisions to shape how we perceive, remember, and engage with the spaces and people around us.
Interested in entertainment, residential, mixed-use, and commercial architecture, with curiosity across management, documentation, and construction processes.
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley
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Master of Architecture
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GPA: 3.9
Berkeley, CA
2024 — expected graduation May
Georgia Institute of Technology
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Bachelor's of Science in Architecture Highest Honors
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GPA: 3.9 (Zell Miller Scholarship)
Atlanta, GA
2020 — 2024
EXPERIENCE
Creative Director + Founder
OKAYCOBY
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Founded a creative studio focused on visual storytelling through photography, video, and branding. Serving 200+ clients across architecture, interiors, portraits, and landscapes.
Aug. 2022 — Present
Atlanta, GA
Resident Assistant
Georgia Tech
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Supported a residential community of 32+ students by organizing targeted programming, providing academic and personal support, and fostering an inclusive, collaborative living environment.
Aug. 2023 — May 2024
Atlanta, GA
LEADERSHIP
Campus Mentor • Cal Berkeley + Georgia Tech
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Mentored 30+ undergraduate students by providing academic, personal, and professional guidance
throughout their college experience. 93% have graduated within four years; remaining 7% are on track.
Aug. 2022 — Present
Director of Media • GTCreatives
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Led photo and video production for events, meetings, and marketing initiatives, creating consistent visual content that strengthened organizational identity and increased social media following by 4,000+.
Aug. 2022 — May 2024
Arch. Advisory Council Rep. • Georgia Tech
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Served as cohort representative, advocating for students and contributing to initiatives aimed at improving curriculum, resources, and studio culture.
Aug. 2022 — May 2024
ORGANIZATIONS
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AIA/AIAS
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NOMA/NOMAS
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ASUC SUPERB
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GTCreatives
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NSBE
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Cal Black Student Union
SKILLS
SOFTWARES
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Rhino + Grasshopper (6+ years)
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Adobe Creative Suite (6+)
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V-ray / Enscape / Lumion (3+)
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ClimateStudio (3+)
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Revit (2+)
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Figma (2+)
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MS Office, Slack, Notion, Trello
DESIGN + CREATIVE
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Design Development
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Research + Analysis
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Digital + Physical Modeling
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Photography + Cinematography
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UI/UX + Product Design
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Hand Sketching + Diagramming
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Human-Centered Design
INTERPERSONAL
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Leadership + Collaboration
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Communication + Active Listening
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Organization + Coordination
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Problem-Solving + Critical Thinking
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Conflict Resolution
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Customer Service
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Spanish (beginner)
TRAVEL
JAPAN
MEXICO
GREAT BRITAIN
FRANCE
BELGIUM
LUXEMBOURG
GERMANY