jody ann james
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777 East 56th Street Brooklyn New York 11234 C 850 980 5972 E jodyannrejames@gmail.com
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CAREER OBJECTIVE A career as an Architect that u-lizes my project management and professional skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE GRADUATE ASSISTANT – CROPPER HALL FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY, HOUSING DEPARTMENT AUGUST 2012-‐ PRESENT Supervise students working as Resident Assistants in the residen-al hall Serve as primary resource for staff and students in dealing with specific residence hall problems including roommate conflicts, personal problems, diversity issues and other concerns. Manage opera-onal func-ons for the residence hall such as key distribu-on and collec-on, damage assessment, repor-ng, maintenance requests and hall openings and closing. Conduct room checks, repor-ng and following up on housekeeping, and maintenance. ARCHITECTURAL INTERN ATELIER-‐VIDAL LIMITED KINGSTON, JAMAICA, MAY 2012 -‐ AUGUST 2012 Served as team leader on design-‐build renova-on of a hotel with focus on the renova-on of a secondary administra-on building. Served as team leader in the procurement of furniture, fixtures and equipment Designed details and worked closely with the project manager. ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT HAROLD MORRISON + ROBERT WOODSTOCK ASSOCIATES LIMITED KINGSTON, JAMAICA, MAY 2008 -‐ MAY 2011 Conducted inves-ga-ve research into building code requirements for various types of buildings and collaborated with engineers and other consultants in ensuring specifica-ons were met Served as team leader on various jobs; coordina-ng drawings and personnel Visited various work sites to assist the architect in conduc-ng building condi-on assessments Studied and formulated design standards for a specific building type on a major project and executed the produc-on of relevant drawings STUDENT INTERNSHIP M.O.D.E ARCHITECT & PLANNERS KINGSTON, JAMAICA, SUMMER 2006 AND 2007 Worked under the supervision of architects to understand the requirements of the industry Assisted in the produc-on of architectural drawings
resume EDUCATION Master of Architecture -‐ Florida A&M University August 2011 – 2013 Graduate Assistant -‐ Florida A&M University – Spring 2013 ARC3436 -‐ Materials and Methods Reference – Professor Robert T. Goodwin, Jr., R.A. Graduate Research Assistant -‐ Florida A&M University – Fall 2012 URS Corpora-on research grant – Kennedy Space Sta-on Reference – Professor Thomas Pugh, R.A. Bachelor of Arts in Architecture -‐ University of Technology, Kingston, Jamaica 2004 – 2008 St. Hugh’s High School for Girls -‐ Sixth Form 2002 – 2004 St. Hugh’s High School for Girls -‐ High School Diploma 1997 – 2002 SKILLS Vectorworks, ArchiCAD, Rhino, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoa Office/Works VOLUNTEER WORK Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Member Leo Club of St. Andrew Central, Sub-‐District 60B, Lions Club Interna-onal (LCI), Member (2009-‐ Present) Leo Club of St. Andrew Central, Sub-‐District 60B, Lions Club Interna-onal (LCI), Secretary (2010-‐2011) Leo Club of St. Andrew Central, Sub-‐District 60B, Lions Club Interna-onal (LCI), Treasurer (2009-‐2010) REFERENCES: available upon request
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Antigua Adult Educational Facility Graduate Studio – Urban Cinema Complex Urban Design – Kleman’s Plaza Intervention Graduate Studio – Culinary Arts Centre Graduate Studio – North Monroe Urban intervention Institutional – Lecture Theatres Master's Thesis
final year B.A.A.S – AnZgua Adult EducaZon Facility
My design was aimed at bridging the gap that exists between the thriving tourism industry, mostly via cruise ships, and the residents that lived to the north. The design also saught to use means of natural light and natural ven-la-on in the day to day opera-ons of the facility. I wanted to bring the natural environment from outside into this very open structure. I also took care to separate the quieter ac-vi-es such as mee-ng and lecture/ seminar rooms on the first floor and kept busier ac-vi-es such as the art workshop, café and mul-purpose space on the ground floor, while crea-ng various break out spaces.
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Graduate Studio– Urban Cinema
This project proposed an urban cinema and condominium mixed-‐ use development in downtown Tallahassee, Florida. The proposal is set to revitalize the downtown life in Tallahassee. The design is inspired by films and puts on display the many ac@vi@es of the facility.
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Culinary Arts Centre Apalachicola, Florida
The design drew inspira-on from the conch shell, the Apalachicola area is renowned for producing conch. The design is inspired by the protec-ve nature of the conch shell to protect the animal within.
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Culinary Arts Center
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Jody Ann James
Graduate Studio– Urban Interven4on-‐ Kleman Plaza Tallahassee, Florida
The project brief required the analysis of an under used plaza in the urban core of the city. ACer analysis a proposal was put forward for the changes that were necessary to transform this plaza into an ac@ve urban space.
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Graduate Studio– Urban Interven4on-‐ North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida
The project intent is to redesign one of the main gateways to the city of Tallahassee. This is done by transforming this stretch of roadway from a wasteland of sparse buildings to a connected, vibrant stretch of roadway.
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lecture theatre
Work on this project started at the design development stage. Responsibili@es included, but were not limited to working closely with the Director in charge of this project, researching building code requirements, design standards for lecture theatres and producing construc@on documents for approval by the governing city authority.
The scope included working with the Mechanical Engineer in achieving and maintaining the architects vision for the design of the lecture theatres. Researching specifica@ons, as well as detailing specific areas, which were also important tasks.
The sec@onal study model was constructed to demonstrate the integra@on of the services, structure and form.
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Master of Architecture Thesis Culture and Architecture: A demonstraZon of culturally responsive architecture in Kingston, Jamaica
The research focused on the understanding of how architecture can be posi-vely and contemporarily influenced by the cultural iden-ty of a people or place. The area of focus was on the redevelopment of the Kingston waterfront in Jamaica by the insighiul design of a cultural arts center to serve visitors and residents.
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