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Rachael Holland

Rachael Holland

Easton, PA, US

 

About 

WHY I DESIGN

  •  thoroughly enjoy the way design is practically and aesthetically ever changing.  This qualit gives each space permission to be unique and exciting.
  • Interior design provides me with a creative outlet through which I can express my love for people.
  • Interior environments have the power to influence- I want to use my skills and education to make a positive change in the world.

Employment 

DS&D, Somerville, NJ, US, Specifier/Designer

Designing functional and flexible work environments.
Responsible for design development including listening to and interpreting client's needs.
Generate preliminary plans, create typical drawings, and create design solutions.
Space planning, 3D renderings, furniture specification, finish selection.

Jul 2014 - current
 

Ni Design, Farmington, CT, US, Designer

Production of construction documents, presentation drawings, renderings, and material boards.
Assistance with conceptual design, color schematics, and fixture/material selections.
Managing material room products as well as liaising between product representatives and our firm.

Jun 2012 - Jul 2014
 

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, US, Graduate Mentor

Assisted troubled undergraduate students with their studies, college life, and improving skills while fostering a support system.

Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
 

Spec's Design Group, Springfield, MA, US, Design Intern

Drawing construction documents and millwork details, creating finish boards, and maintaining the materials library.

Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
 

Hemmler + Camayd Architects, Scranton, PA, US, Design Intern

Overseeing a project involving Marywood IHM Center users while completing on-site measurements, choosing FF&E, AutoCAD drawings, and conducting client meetings.

Sep 2008 - Feb 2009
 

Education 

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, US, Masters, interior design

Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
 

Marywood University, Scranton, PA, US, Bachelors, interior design

Sep 2005 - May 2009
 

Awards 

SCAD Honors Scholarship Award Winner, Scholarship

2009-2011

2009
 

Kappa Gamma Pi Honors Society, Award

2007-2009

2007
 

Delta Epsilon Sigma Honors Society, Award

2007-2009

2007
 

Marywood University Honors Scholarship Award Winner, Scholarship

2005-2009

2005
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills