rachael kulish education
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
experience
KSS ARCHITECTS STANTEC
719.244.3183 rachael.kulish@icloud.com www.issuu.com/rachael.kulish
Masters of Architecture
[Aug2018-Current]
Graduate of Fine Arts Grant; application and portfolio excellence (Department Honor)
Charles Merrick Gay Scholarship; awarded for outstanding ability in architectural construction and a realization of its relationship to design
B.S. in Architectural Studies
[Aug 2012-May 2016]
3.9 GPA; summa cum laude graduate; Outstanding Senior Award (Department Honor)
Earned Honors Certificate in selective Honors College (top 10% of University students)
Intern, Architect
[May 2019-Aug 2019]
Contributed to higher-education sporting arena projects through BIM, specification research, and implementation of code compliance; team assembled project deliverables precisely and on-time
Designer, Workplace Interiors Group
[Sep 2016-Jun 2018]
Design documents and coordination lead between industry specialists, clients, and city officials; 250K+ sq ft of workplace projects documented, presented, and built on-time
Solved construction challenges by communicating with customers and contractors, resolved design and budget constraints; saved over $2M in client costs and ensured end-user satisfaction Developed and launched best practice presentations, showcased evidence-based design solutions to workplace challenges; set new standard for design collaboration, increased office efficiency
SOA US AIR FORCE
Intern, Architect
[Jan 2016-May 2016]
Aviation Resource Manager, Senior Airman
[Apr 2008-Apr 2012]
Assisted project delivery through digital modeling, and collaboration with contractors to retain design integrity; exceeded client expectations for multi-story, mixed use commercial programs Responsible for flying activity data input and audit of 140+ aircrew; ensured accuracy and accountability of $20M annual flying hour program Competed in enlisted promotion program, advanced from rank of Airmen Basic to Senior Airman six months early, recognized by leadership as top performer within USAF enlisted core
involvement
STUDENT COUNCIL VOLUNTEERING COMPETITION PUBLICATIONS AWARDS
interests
MOUNTAINEERING TRAVEL
software
PROFICIENCIES
Graduate & Professional Student Assembly Representative
[Aug 2019-Current]
Elected Position; Enhanced UPenn graduate student experiences through interdisciplinary research
Refortify & Breakthrough After-School Program
[Apr 2017]
Thomas Jefferson Tombstone Competition
[Dec 2015]
University of Pennsylvania Pressing Matters 8 Annual Publication
[Feb 2020]
28th Operations Group
[Oct 2010]
Partnered with 6 charities, raised program awareness, and introduced design careers to disadvantaged preteens; 1,000lbs of vital goods delivered to charities and $2,500 raised Winner of campus renovation design competition
Miscellany: Boundaries, Dispersions, Dissolutions
Aviation Resource Management Airman of the Year
Mount St. Helen’s [8,366ft]
Mount Adams [12,280ft]
Mount Shasta [14,180ft]
Climbing has taught me to trust myself, push past mental roadblocks, and has empowered me tackle ambitious goals
20+ Countries and 5 Continents Visited
Traveling to new places is an integral part of my life; it has allowed me to explore the planet, experience vernacular architecture, and become more culturally knowledgeable
Revit | Adobe Creative Suite | Rhinoceros+Grasshopper | V-Ray | Auto-CAD