Jaylen Thomas
Experience
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L&T Technology Services
Edison, NJ/Charlotte, NC May 2024 - August 2024 Architectural Intern/Consultant
Phone: 732-570-9206 _______________________________________________ Email: Jaylent325@gmail.com ______________________________________________
- Participated in project kick-off meetings alongside architects, engineers, interior designers, and the client to understand design goals and project requirements. - Collaborated closely with the architecture team to ensure accurate communication and coordination of design intent with engineering teams. - Conducted an on-site visit to a manufacturing plant in North Carolina to assess and provide architectural feedback on spatial layout, functionality, and design weaknesses. - Contributed architectural input on the layout and design of a sanitation space for a nut-roasting facility, focusing on optimizing workflow, hygiene standards, and code compliance.
Lowe's
Marlboro, NJ/Plymouth Meeting, PA June 2022 - August 2022/June 2023 - November 2023 Back End Receiver/Pro-Services Fulfillment Associate
- Organized and stored large appliances in warehouse storage using order-picking machinery, gaining hands-on experience with spatial organization and load distribution—key principles in architectural planning. - Optimized warehouse layout and traffic flow for more efficient merchandise retrieval and loading, applying foundational understanding of space planning and functional design. - Pulled merchandise and coordinated deliveries based on product size and vehicle constraints, reinforcing awareness of scale, proportion, and material handling. - Interfaced with customers to assist in product selection and order placement, enhancing communication skills and user-centered thinking relevant to client-focused architectural work.
Greenspoon Marder.
Edison, NJ June 2021 - August 2021 Intern
- Reviewed, organized, and maintained physical and digital filing systems to ensure accurate record-keeping and easy retrieval of documents. - Answered and directed incoming phone calls, providing professional communication and support to clients and internal staff. - Photocopied and prepared documents for team members, ensuring timely distribution and adherence to confidentiality protocols. - Entered and updated firm records in the internal database, maintaining data integrity and supporting overall office efficiency.
DBI Projects
New York, NY June 2019 - August 2019 Intern
- Maintained and organized architectural project files—both physical and digital—ensuring quick access to drawings, permits, and specification documents. - Answered and routed phone calls from clients, consultants, and contractors, often addressing inquiries related to project timelines and documentation. - Prepared and duplicated architectural plans and supporting documents for design team use, meetings, and regulatory submissions. - Entered and updated project data in the firm’s internal database, supporting project tracking, documentation accuracy, and coordination among architects and consultants. - Shadowed partners to observe daily architectural workflows.
Address: 277F Shawmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128 ____________________________________
Education Thomas Jefferson University August 2020 - May 2025 Bachelor of Architecture, 5 year NAAB Accredited Program Pratt Institute January 2019 - April 2019 Pre-College Courses University of Pennsylvania June 2018 - July 2018 Summer Program
Skills Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge, Firefly Other: Lumion, Midjourney, Google (Docs, Slides, Sheets), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) CAD: Revit, AutoCAD 3D Modeling: Rhino, Grasshopper