As a recent architecture graduate with an associate degree in art, my work focuses on architectural narratives and exploring the unseen. My commitment helps me excel in creative environments that encourage a curious approach to design. Skilled in aligning visual elements with project goals, I create cohesive and engaging visual experiences. I thrive in collaborative team settings and demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and independently, leveraging my valuable freelance experience. Discover how I create spaces that evoke emotions and aim to uncover the profound impact of architecture on human experience.
CARA Construction, New York, NY, US, Graphic Design
Responsibilities included redesigning the CEO's professional documents such as personal resume, bio, capability statement, brochure, and business cards.
JKLA, New York, NY, US, Landscape Design
Responsibilities include conducting detailed daylight analyses, preparing comprehensive cost estimates, and creating high-quality 3D renderings to visualize landscape designs. I then compile all these elements into a professional presentation packet, incorporating plant palettes, outdoor furniture selections, and detailed furniture plans to effectively communicate design concepts to clients and stakeholders.
BRANDT : HAFERD, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer and Artist
As part of the design team, I contributed to local public art and architecture projects including the Sankofa interactive installation, BLACKPRINTS displayed at the main gallery of Park Avenue Armory, and the Africatown International Design Ideas Competition winners.
Cogen Architects, New York, NY, US, Architecture and Graphic Design
Responsibilities include gathering preliminary house design data to develop soft cost budgets and conducting tabular energy analysis to understand building energy performance. I also created graphic design materials, including a professional resume, bio, portfolio, and business cards, blending technical and creative skills for architectural projects and branding efforts.
The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, Design Studio, New York, NY, US, Assistant Professor
Responsibilities included mentoring architecture students on their design projects, leading group and one-on-one tutorials and workshops for 2D and 3D software, and assisting with creative drawings and model making. I also provided administrative support to professors, including managing emails, scheduling, and announcements, and actively participated in student project design reviews.
City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, BArch, Architecture
At the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, I pursued a BArch program that emphasized creating a just, sustainable, and imaginative future for our rapidly urbanizing world. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative research, I experimented with various materials and lighting in concept models. My design studio work was enriched by courses like Architecture History, Mapping and Urban Design, Construction Technology, Structures, and Visual Studies. I utilized diverse visualization techniques and programs, which, together with these courses, deepened my understanding of spatial and conceptual design.
LaGuardia Community College, Long Island City, NY, US, Art
At LaGuardia Community College, I pursued art studies that allowed me to explore various mediums and techniques. I worked extensively with graphite and charcoal for drawing, and experimented with pastels, watercolor, and oil paints for my paintings. My creative practice also included collage-making, where I combined different materials to create unique compositions. Additionally, I deepened my understanding of art's cultural and historical contexts through numerous art history courses, many of which closely aligned with the history of architecture, further enriching my perspective as an artist and architect.
The Africatown International Design Idea Competition Winners, 1st Place
The Africatown International Design Idea Competition brought together a distinguished group of Black architects, historians, archaeologists, and activists to convey Africatown’s rich history through architecture, storytelling, and community building. Our team at JEROME HAFERD (BRANDT : HAFERD) was honored to win First Place with a museum proposal that not only honors the Clotilda but also redefines how architects engage with descendant communities in Mobile, Alabama.
Magna Cum Laude, Honorable Mention
As a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the BArch program from The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, I demonstrated outstanding academic and design excellence. My work was distinguished by innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a deep understanding of spatial and conceptual design, reflected in my strong performance across courses and studio projects.
Summa Cum Laude, Honorable Mention
As a Summa Cum Laude graduate in Art from LaGuardia Community College, I excelled in mastering various artistic mediums, including drawing, painting, and collage-making. This distinction highlights my exceptional academic performance and deep understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of art and architecture.
