Rachel Martinez | Résumé rchl.mrtnz.design@gmail.com
Education
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2017
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE | Washington State University
San Francisco, CA
2013
BS IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES | Washington State University
Summary of Qualifications • Resourceful problem-solver • Adaptable to new tasks
• Commitment to quality and growth
• Team player and independent worker
• Thoughtful design and attention to detail
Seven years working on professional level design work (graphic, product, architectural, and interior design projects) Three years of managing design projects (serving as design lead consulting with clients/vendors and directing installers/junior designers)
Work Experience DMARCStudio (San Rafael, WA)
Unlicensed Architecture / Design Staff 1
April 2018 - Current Full-Time
> Drafting | Material & Product Research | Renderings | Marketing Material | Concept Packages | Graphics | Program Advancements • Developing stylized renderings for marketing material and client presentations • Creating schematic design diagrams and composing client concept packages for Principal Architects • Assisting Principal Architects’ with drafting architectural drawings (schematic, design development, construction, and ASKs) • Pushing the office’s digital capabilities forward with assisting in the integration of new computer programs (Revit, V-Ray, Lumion)
VOILAND COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE - DEAN’S OFFICE (Pullman, WA) Facilities Management & Design Specialist (Core member of the office’s formative years)
November 2015 - April 2018 Part-Time / Full-Time*
> Graphic, Architectural, and Interior Design Projects | Design Lead | Project Management | Mentoring Junior Designers | Executive Proposals • Headed conceptual design of an estimated $250,000,000 expansion/renovation proposal of the Voiland College’s academic facilities
(Five academic buildings - 500,000 ft2 | One dormitory complex - 100,000 ft2) presented to potential donors.
• Headed conceptual design and fundraising media package for an estimated $20,000,000 (40,000 ft2) student facility renovation • Managed various area branding and furnishing projects around the college (student spaces, offices, suites, labs, and classrooms) • Managed Junior Designers | Established office branding standards | Standardized office server organization | Developed project workflow
PAUL HIRZEL ARCHITECT (Pullman, WA) Architectural Intern
May 2015 - July 2017 Part-Time
> Residential and Hospitality Projects | Concept Renderings and Architectural Drafting • Translated hand-drawn details, sections, elevations, and plans into digital drawings
• Produced digital models for video walkthroughs and renderings to be presented to clients
• Produced all details, schedules, architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings for the Hattabaugh Project (Restaurant Open Jan. 2018)
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Work Experience (Continued) May 2014 - January 2016 Part-Time / Full-Time*
CARSON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS - OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY (Pullman, WA)
Facilities Management & Design Specialist (Core member of the office’s formative years)
> Graphic, Architectural, and Interior Design Projects | Design Lead | Project Management | Executive Proposals | Space Management • Created a space evaluation proposal for organizing videography, photography, catering, media, presentation, and guest needs for the Carson
College Naming Ceremony. Proposal was given to our Dean to discuss with the University President for event approval (Event Approved)
• Helped create strategic plan for renovating student areas around the college for the Dean (Proposal Implemented) • Produced renderings and proposal packages to be presented to donors for various facility fundraising projects
June 2012 - May 2014
CARSON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS - OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY (Pullman, WA) Graphic Designer (Core member of the office’s formative years)
Part-Time / Full-Time
> Print, Web, Digital, & Product Design Projects | Executive Presentations | Marketing Media | Space Renovation Designs • Designed various executive level presentations to be presented by the Dean to donors on $250,000 and $500,000 fundraising projects
• Composed a proposal based on product research and facility analysis to reintroduce atomic wall clocks around the college that was presented
to the Dean (project approved and resulted in University-wide reintroduction of atomic wall clocks)
• Worked with the Dean’s Office marketing team on various material (magazine ads, research illustrations, graduation yokes, event media) August 2011 - September 2012
WSU CHINOOK YEARBOOK (Pullman, WA) Arts & Entertainment Editor
Part-Time
> Arts & Entertainment Section Editor • Oversaw the graphic standards and stories for the Arts & Entertainment section of yearbook • Offered Editor-in-chief position for following academic year
2007 - Current
FREELANCE Designer
Part-Time
> Graphic Design | Architectural Renderings and Schematic Design • Designed various logos and graphics for local high school, middle school, and businesses
• Produced architectural renderings and schematic drawings for various small home renovations
Skills, Strengths & Values ADOBE
Notable Experiences
AUTODESK
OTHER
August 2015 (17 Days)
PHOTOSHOP
AUTOCAD
RHINO
PARIS, FRANCE | Interior Design Study Tour
INDESIGN
REVIT
LUMION
July 2015 (10 Days)
ILLUSTRATOR
MICROSOFT
LIGHTROOM
WORD
PREMIERE
POWERPOINT
AFTER EFFECTS
EXCEL
V-RAY SKETCHUP
OPERATING SYSTEMS WINDOWS & MAC
NEW YORK, NEW YORK | City Tour March 2015 (7 Days)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK | Architecture Study Tour August 2014 (12 Days)
BARCELONA, SPAIN | City Tour
STRENGTHS
October 2012 (7 Days)
VALUES
June 2011 (6 weeks)
Troubleshooting | Attention to Detail | Analytical Thinking | Creativity | Adaptable Communication | Collaboration | Quality | Efficiency | Learning | Growth * Working part-time during the academic year and full-time during university breaks and the summer
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS | Architecture Study Tour SEATTLE, WASHINGTON | Summer Studio (Olson Kundig) 2/2