Rachel Bradley
Arlington,VA
Summary
Experienced Principal Architect with 17 years of proven track record in designing diverse residential and commercial structures. Collaborative with cross-functional teams of engineers and contractors to ensure timely project delivery within budget constraints. Enhances team communication and collaboration, leading to improved project outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Wagner Architects
01.2022 - Current
- Started a full-service Architectural practice from the ground up
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
Senior Project Architect & Manager
Runningdog Architects
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Contributed to successful proposal submissions that led to securing new business opportunities for the firm.
- Presented design proposals to clients, incorporating feedback for revisions as needed until final approval was obtained.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business opportunities and positive referrals.
- Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
- Reduced design errors through meticulous review of architectural plans and specifications.
- Coordinated permits from relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with local codes and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversaw construction administration services such as reviewing shop drawings, resolving field issues, and conducting site visits for quality control purposes.
- Mentored junior architects, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth.
- Worked directly with the firm’s founders on Business Development opportunities, from Marketing, project photography, update of the Firm’s website, and Social Media posts.
Project Architect
Gensler
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Project Architect for a Confidential Government Agency, a 1 million-square-foot, Class “A”, LEED Platinum Certified office building renovation
- Effectively coordinated among disciplines to thoughtfully design the new cores
- Led the team in efficiency and accuracy with the Revit model and issuance of high-quality design documents throughout the project
- Returned to the site during construction to ensure the design intent was upheld by the Contractor
- Project Architect for Tysons Overlook, an 11-story, 309,000 square-foot Class A office building
- Led the team through a complex code analysis and permitting process for both the office building and the parking garage
- Coordinated among various disciplines throughout each phase of the project
- Project Architect for the LMI Headquarters, a 165,000 square-foot interiors project in the Tysons Overlook office building
- Brought knowledge of the base-building design to the Interiors team to inform design decisions and effectively coordinate among consultants
- Continued to ensure the design intent was upheld throughout permitting, pricing, construction documents and construction phases
- Successfully passed all Architecture Licensing Exams to become a Registered Architect in Washington, DC.
Technical Designer
RTKL Associates
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Recognized as a leader in the Studio in learning and teaching Revit skills
- American Trucking Association Renovation: 25,000 SF of office renovation and new below grade parking
- Surveyed existing conditions, then modeled the existing buildings and new work in Revit
- Provided design and production support for Schematic Design through Construction Documents
- National Public Radio Design Competition: 60,000 SF Newsroom for Broadcast and digital archives + 9 story 300,000 SF Office tower
- NPR to serve as anchor in redevelopment of NoMa Community
- Modeled the building in Revit and generated perspective views that I rendered in Photoshop
- Founder’s Square Office Building: 353,000 GSF core-and-shell office building; 13 stories; DoD minimum level anti-terrorist standards, with three levels of below grade parking
- Accurately translated the AutoCAD documents into a Revit model, provided design input and produced all drawings and documents for Schematic Design through Construction Documents
- Also provided design and drafting support for the Interiors Program Verification and Design Intent Drawings
- Plaza at Landmark: Massing study of 1,882,000 GSF of mixed-use development + 1.75 acres of open space: Created the Revit model and rendered site plans by hand and in Photoshop
- Founder’s Square North Office – 21 story office building
- Worked with the VP and Principal architects
- To model the building in Revit and set up perspective views to present to the client
- Project Architect for the German Marshall Fund; a 17,000 SF office renovation in Washington, DC
Design-Build Coordinator
Wagner Roofing Company
08.2005 - 01.2006
- Worked closely with client to design and select materials for renovation of office space in the historic Folger Building’s fourth floor.
Corporate Estimator
Clark Construction
05.2004 - 08.2004
- Performed accurate and extensive quantity take-offs for various projects
- Wrote detailed scope and pricing sheets
- Kept regular correspondence with prospective subcontractors
- Participated in bid days with calculating accurate bid prices and answering phones.
Intern
Torti Gallas and Partners
08.2002 - 08.2003
- Crafted detailed site models for various projects
- Hand drew and rendered several accurate site drawings
- Produced and edited marketing booklets for clients in Photoshop and Page Maker
- Effectively assisted Architects, Associates and Partners to increase overall office efficiency.
Special Projects and Administrative Assistant
Wagner Roofing Company
05.2001 - 08.2001
- Created detailed and accurate AutoCAD floor plans of existing office and shop space
- Downloaded, edited, and printed digital photographs of recent jobs on Photoshop
- Updated and reorganized roofing and slate sample closet to improve estimators’ efficiency.
Education
Master of Architecture -
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC01.2006
Bachelor of Science in Architecture -
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC01.2005
Skills
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Freehand sketching
- Building code compliance
- Space Planning
- Design development
- Project Management
- Construction documentation
- Technical Architecture Design
- Sustainable design
- Code research
Certification
- Licensed Architect - DC, VA and MD
Timeline
Owner
Wagner Architects
01.2022 - Current
Senior Project Architect & Manager
Runningdog Architects
01.2016 - 01.2022
Project Architect
Gensler
01.2011 - 01.2016
Technical Designer
RTKL Associates
01.2006 - 01.2011
Design-Build Coordinator
Wagner Roofing Company
08.2005 - 01.2006
Corporate Estimator
Clark Construction
05.2004 - 08.2004
Intern
Torti Gallas and Partners
08.2002 - 08.2003
Special Projects and Administrative Assistant
Wagner Roofing Company
05.2001 - 08.2001
Master of Architecture -
Catholic University of America
Bachelor of Science in Architecture -
Catholic University of America
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