Cody Lee Bryant
Columbiana,AL
Summary
Seasoned Architectural Designer with 19 years of leadership in education, athletic, and institutional projects. Specializes in conceptual design and digital rendering using SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, and AutoCAD. Skilled in enhancing project visions and ensuring successful outcomes through client collaboration. Committed to mentoring junior staff and pursuing final NCARB ARE exam, ready to drive impactful design in community facilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Architectural Designer
Lathan McKee Architects
Hoover / Montgomery, Alabama
01.2006 - Current
- Manage complete project lifecycles on key assignments: Translate client visions into conceptual designs, develop comprehensive construction documents (plans, elevations, sections, details), and oversee construction administration (OAC meetings, RFIs, submittals, site visits, coordination).
- Lead conceptual design and digital rendering/modeling efforts, creating visualizations that secure client/stakeholder approval, serve as marketing tools, and drive project momentum and follow-on work (e.g., Pell City athletics model prompted Florence, AL inquiry for new facility).
- Led conceptual design and digital modeling/rendering for Pell City High School Performance Complex; model served as marketing showcase, generating follow-on inquiry from Florence, AL. Full-cycle through CDs and CA.
- Delivered education-focused projects on time and within budget, integrating client/owner missions and aesthetic quality to foster long-term partnerships.
- Managed full project cycle for Wilsonville Elementary School Entrance Upgrade, creating conceptual models for owner visualization and providing construction document support with site visits.
- Heman Drummond Center of Innovation (HDCI), Jasper, AL (120,000+ sq ft career technical education facility, $80M) Led conceptual phase with digital renderings/models; elaborate version inspired Drummond Foundation donors to increase budget significantly from initial target. Produced full CDs and currently sole CA lead (OAC, RFIs, submittals). Delivered mission-aligned, high-impact educational space.
- Homer Smiles Stadium Additions & Renovations, Leeds High School, Leeds, AL (~6,000 sq ft multipurpose fieldhouse addition) Created initial digital renderings/models for owner/school board approval; produced all construction documents. Assumed full CA oversight mid-project (OAC, RFIs, submittals). Ongoing (groundbreaking 2025). Personal milestone: Last conceptual collaboration with father before retirement due to Parkinson's.
- Ashville High School New Classroom Addition, Ashville, AL (~7,800 sq ft, 8 classrooms) Handled conceptual digital models/renderings for stakeholder alignment; developed full CDs and supported CA coordination. Efficient, functional addition addressing school space needs on schedule.
- Mentored junior employees on design workflows and project delivery, enhancing team capability and collaboration.
- Highlighted significant projects focused on education and community impact.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture -
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-2014
Associate in Science -
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05-2009
Skills
- Conceptual Design
- Digital Rendering
- Modeling
- SketchUp
- Lumion
- Photoshop
- AutoCAD
- Construction Documents
- Construction Administration
- OAC
- RFIs
- Submittals
- Client/Stakeholder Collaboration
- Budget/Scope Management
- On-Time Delivery
- On-Budget Delivery
- Mentoring Junior Staff
- Marketing via Digital Models
- Functional Integration
- Aesthetic Integration
Awards
Multiple ASID Awards for Outstanding Interior Renderings
References
Available upon request.
Personal Information
Title: Architectural Designer | Project Leader – Education & Institutional Focus
Licensure And Professional Affiliations
- Alabama Architect License, In process (5 of 6 NCARB ARE exams passed; final exam scheduled within next 2 months)
- Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Timeline
Architectural Designer
Lathan McKee Architects
01.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Architecture -
Auburn University
Associate in Science -
Jefferson State Community College