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Rachel Foley

Rachel Foley

Durham, CT, US

 

About 

Employment 

Kenneth Boroson Architects, LLC, New Haven, CT, US, Architect Intern

May 2018 - current
 

AIAS Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI, US, Freshmen Studio Mentor

Help students with any studio related work. Work with teachers to explain techniques to students. Assist with running Accepted Student days for the school.

Jan 2018 - May 2018
 

Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI, US, Graduate Assistant

Assist Professor Dermody in preparing for structures classes, research structures for presentations to the class, and organize information. Design and draw homework worksheets as examples for the class and draw layouts for homework problems. Helped with publicity for final presentation through flyers and banner design, and compiled work throughout the semester into a presentation booklet. Assisted with exploring new structures programs and providing feedback.

Jan 2017 - May 2018
 

Dimeo Construction Company, New Haven, CT, US, Project Engineer

Yale Science Building: Assisted with sending, receiving, and checking submittals and RFI’s. Responsible for material tracking in key areas, focusing on long lead items and specialty elements requiring complex coordination.

Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
 

Integrata Architecture + Construction, Falmouth, MA, US, Architectural Intern

Falmouth, Massachusetts
Responsible for measuring and drawing existing conditions, and drafting all drawings including plans, elevations, details, and sections. Created marketing images and responsible for specifying doors, windows, interior finishes, and hardware. Participated in client meetings and site visits.

Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
 

Dimeo Construction Company, New Haven, CT, US, Project Engineer

Yale Residential Colleges: Responsible for leading, logging, and distributing the delivery schedule and information from daily huddles. Collected and logged daily reports on site. Performed pre-board checklist and documentation. Created and maintained a materials list for future project phases. Assisted various superintendents and assistant superintendents throughout the day.

Dec 2016 - Jan 2017
 

DiLeonardo International Inc., US, Warwick, RI, US, Studio Intern

Collaborated with colleagues to pull possible fabrics for designs. Responsible for management of fabrics and wall coverings for project, as well as assisting with management of furniture and other design elements. Responsible for the design of two fabrics based on concept and discontinued fabrics.

Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
 

Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI, US, Graduate Assistant

Assisted Professor Yui in drafting and constructing a pallet bench and garden design outside the RWU Architecture building in collaboration with the professor. Selected and specified materials, detailed connections, and coordinated construction of the design.

Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
 

Dimeo Construction Company, New Haven, CT, US, Intern - Assistant Superintendent

Yale Sterling Chemistry Laboratory: Worked on site to assist a superintendent throughout the day. Responsible for keeping the schedule updated and logging the daily reports every day. Ensured project parts were being done and workers were able to continue doing their job on days the superintendent was not present. Worked closely with workers to problem solve and develop schedule timelines, as well as identify hazards and issues. Assisted the MEP Coordinators with logging and tracking equipment, as well observing user training sessions.

May 2016 - Aug 2016
 

Roger Williams University, Department of Residence Life and Housing, Bristol, RI, US, Resident Assistant

Responsible for providing educational programs, paraprofessional advisement, and counseling to freshmen and upperclassmen students in two unique residential environments. Confronted and resolved low and high level issues while enforcing campus policy. Collaborated with a staff of 10-12 individuals and mentored new members of the staff. Performed administrative tasks to help ensure smooth running of the residence hall.
Worked primarily in the Building and Design Living and Learning Community

Jan 2014 - May 2016
 

Huestis Tucker Architects, LLC, Woodbridge, CT, US, Summer Intern

Assisted with drafting and developed existing conditions drawings, interior elevations, electrical plans, and construction documents. Worked to develop client presentations and planning and zoning committee application presentations. Maintained and reorganized office files.

Jun 2014 - Jul 2015
 

C.E. Floyd Company, Inc., Middletown, CT, US, Summer Intern

Communicated with subcontractors and solicited bidding offers. Collaborated with co-workers to problem-solve site and design challenges. Created and cataloged transmittals. Drafted redline construction plans.

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
 

Education 

Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI, US, MArch, Architecture

Member of American Institute of Architecture Students

Aug 2016 - May 2018
 

Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI, US, Bachelors, Architecture

Minors in Construction Management and Art & Architectural History

Studied abroad in Florence, Italy Spring 2015

Resident Assistant, American Institute of Architecture Students, Freedom by Design, ASC Design Build Competition Team Member (Alternate), National Residence Hall Honorary, RWU Women's Leadership Network, North Campus Residence Hall Council, Stonewall Residence Hall Council, Scuba Club

Aug 2012 - May 2016
 

Areas of Specialization