I am a recent graduate with a Master's Degree in Architecture & Community Design as well as a Master's Degree in Urban Community Design from the University of South Florida. Due to this, I am currently looking for postgraduate, full-time work in the field of architecture and urban design so that I can work towards licensure.
I am very passionate about architecture and urban design and would like to utilize the skills I have cultivated over the years to create pleasant and successful places. I have experience working at both small and large scales, and my learnings from my studies in urban design have given me a skillset in how to build communities. I am proficient in Autodesk CAD and Revit, as well as Rhino 7, Adobe Photoshop and Indesign, Lumion, and ArcGIS Pro. I also have a fair amount of experience working in groups and teams, both in my university studies and my internship experiences.
I believe that my experience working in both the architectural and the urban design fields can be incredibly beneficial and offer a more wholistic view than the standard applicant may present. With a huge recent push for sustainable design, and many projects having a misunderstanding of the urban context they reside in, I truly believe that a larger understanding of the urban fabric is an integral part of successful architecture and design.
JEREL MCCANTS ARCHITECTURE, INC., Tampa, FL, US, Intern- Architecture
Produced drawings and layouts, and for schematic and design development phases using Autodesk AutoCad and Revit.
Communicated with clients during the design phases.
Brainstormed possible solutions for design problems and criteria.
Analyzed project sites while attending site visits.
Designed graphics and banners for marketing and conventions.
The Haskell Company, Jacksonville, FL, US, Intern- Architecture
Assisted in project drawings and graphics using Autodesk Revit.
Brainstormed possible solutions for design problems and criteria.
Converted information from point cloud scans into Autodesk Revit.
Analyzed project sites.
Attended charrettes with design professionals.
The Haskell Company, Jacksonville, FL, US, Intern- Architecture
Managed construction sites with Construction Project Managers.
Attended and assisted during contractor meetings.
Moderated safety standards.
Assisted with site inspections and punch lists.
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, US, Masters, Urban Community Design
Studied urban design in both a 2D and 3D environment. I learned how to take architecture and relate it to urban context. For example, how a building can affect the environment of the street and positively or negatively impact the pedestrian realm. Most of my studies for this degree were in a studio environment focused on solving problems from both the human scale, as well as at a citywide scale.
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, US, MArch, Architecture and Community Design
Studied architectural design in both a 2D and 3D environment. I learned skills in drafting and model making in the early years, as well as enhancing my awareness of spatial experience. As the years went on, I learned more technical and real-world skills. My education taught me skills in various programs such as Rhino 7, Lumion, the Adobe Creative Suite. AutoCAD, and Revit.
