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Damaris Jemmott

Damaris Jemmott

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

An architectural professional actively pursuing licensure with 6 years of combined experience. My interest in design began with a fascination with people and culture. Good design ultimately serves as a frame for human activity and, thus, should be thoughtfully (and beautifully) crafted to suit the specific program it serves; detailed and finished to represent the programmatic, cultural and aesthetic needs of the client; all while elegantly disappearing as the inhabitants focus on the activities housed within. 

I am very excited for the opportunity to add value to a new company through my fascination with designing for humanity, previous experiences successfully working on teams, leading teams, and working independently, and ability to communicate complex, abstract ideas through practical, direct language.

Employment 

Think Wilder Architecture PLLC, New York, NY, US, Studio Director and Project Manager

Assist Principal Architect with operations, administration, management of staff, company initiatives, and overall strategy. Established internal project database, documentation templates, graphic standards, and company file-saving structure. Prepare and review proposals for new projects, including the selection of appropriate consultants. Lead multiple Architectural projects including budgeting, scheduling, design, and oversight of staff production. Communicate directly and frequently with clients, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc. on behalf of project team. Create conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documents in Revit. Compose Existing Condition Assessment Reports and Specifications. Coordinate bid process for clients and contractors.

Feb 2023 - current
 

FORM Kitchens, Brooklyn, NY, US, Designer and Studio Manager

Managed Brooklyn showroom for high-end, semi-custom European cabinetry. Responsible for conducting both virtual and in-person design consultations with in-bound leads, including Homeowners and Trade Professionals, to determine feasibility and rough cost estimate. Achieved 2x average conversion rate compared to entire team. Conducted consistent outreach and attended events within local Architecture, Interior Design, and Contracting community to increase visibility and foster relationships. Collaborated with Marketing Team on new and ongoing initiatives, including weekly reporting of success metrics and KPIs.

Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
 

Block Renovation, Brooklyn, NY, Project Operations / Construction Administrator

Managed 7-10 external Contractors and members of internal design and procurement teams on high-end kitchen / bathroom renovations for homeowner clients. Reviewed Construction Documents, Scope of Work, and Specifications to ensure alignment with design intent. Created construction schedules, monitored and evaluated progress and quality according to company standards. Reviewed and approved Change Orders. Regularly visited job sites throughout NYC/NJ to verify construction quality. Conducted kick-off calls and addressed homeowner concerns as they arose.

Sep 2021 - Sep 2022
 

Think Wilder Architecture PLLC, New York, NY, US, Junior / Intermediate Architectural Designer

Performed all phases of design from concept to construction sign-off for under guidance of Principal Architect. Spearheaded office switch from AutoCAD to Revit for all documentation. Became Class 2 Filing Rep for NYC Department of Buildings and successfully filed all company projects for roughly 2 years until the outsourcing of expediting. Also filed projects with HPD and LPC as required.

Jul 2016 - Aug 2021
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, New York, NY, US, Masters, Design Management

Aug 2019 - May 2021
 

Howard University, Washington, DC, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2011 - May 2016
 

CIEE Study Abroad, Barcelona, ES, Architecture and Design

Jan 2015 - May 2015
 

High school of Art and Design, New York, NY, US, High School, Architecture

Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
 

Awards 

Blog Feature on America's Hidden Gems, Other

Profile feature among emerging and mentor Architects.

2018
 

Guest Speaker at 33rd Annual ASCAC Kemetic (Egyptian) Studies Conference, Other

Presented Architectural Thesis Project

2016
 

HOK Design Excellence Scholarship, Scholarship

2015
 

Annual NOMA DC Charette Competition, 2nd Place

2014
 

Capstone Scholarship, Scholarship

Full merit scholarship covering tuition, fees, and room and board costs for duration of undergraduate study. Award was granted upon entrance to school and was renewed annually by maintaining a GPA above 3.3

2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

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