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Rachel Polet

Rachel Polet

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Exceptionally creative and multitalented Interior Designer with intuitive space planning skills and extensive experience in construction documentation and design development. Highly detail-oriented and accustomed to meeting rigorous deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Passionate about evidence-based designs, sustainability, and going beyond trends to produce bespoke results. Delightful to work with and eager to foster camaraderie among coworkers and clients. Currently studying for NCIDQ certification

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Employment 

SpectorGroup, New York, NY, US, Junior Designer/Planner

Revit and CAD-based luxury commercial workplace projects
Assisting from programming through construction documentation.

Jan 2022 - current
 

Gabellini Sheppard Associates, New York, NY, US, Junior Interior Designer

Vectorworks-based office
Coordinated FFE, budgets, and material library
Assisted with drawing packages

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
 

Freelance (self), Interior Designer

Provided design direction and development for residential and commercial interior renovations.

Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
 

RT London, Grand Rapids, MI, US, Interior Design Intern

Completed all requests for furniture layout renderings, textile selection, and design presentations in a timely manner and with great attention to detail.

Maintained and organized showroom, materials library, and design files.

Jan 2020 - Aug 2020
 

Education 

Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD), Grand Rapids, MI, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

B.FA in Interior Design, focusing on commercial projects. Completed design packages for healthcare, hospitality, workplace, human services, and residential clients.

President's List and Dean's List

Worked full time as a quality control chemist while attending classes part-time.

Aug 2016 - May 2021
 

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