Rachel Patterson

Rachel Patterson

Assistant Project Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Design

  • Education

    • Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

      2003 - 2004
      Interior Design
    • Art Institute of Philadelphia

      2001 - 2003
      Interior Design
  • Experience

    • Commercial Office Furniture

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
      Assistant Project Manager

      • Create hand sketches, CAD and Giza layouts as well as 3D designs for all custom and space planned arrangements• Worked with custom cabinet shop to create all casework per design• Met with clients and took measurements for space planning• Invoiced clients and made purchase orders for manufacturers• Create & maintain all price lists, graphic flyers, handouts and mailers• Evaluated bill of materials, schedules and schematics based upon design• Submitted bids for contract• Field verified measurements and oversaw installations• I have used and applied green design to LEED certified projects• Prepared written specifications Show less

    • Teva Pharmaceuticals

      Feb 2008 - Mar 2009
      Engineering/Facilities Assistant

      • Responsible for drawings and plans of three local facilities• Field measure current conditions to create as-built drawings• Created full 3D rendered CAD drawings of all facilities, current and future• Worked closely with project engineers, architects, and contractors• Took on project manager’s tasks by meeting with and choosing vendors• Oversaw installations and in-progress construction • Maintain drawing library and project files, both hard copy and electronic• Became project lead on several renovation projects such as remodeling the cafeteria and board room.• Tasks included frequent runs to the building department for permits and approvals.• As a facilities engineering associate responsibilities included the supervision of a staff of four people in facility maintenance• Create engineering P&ID schematics• Performed field surveys of existing HVAC system • Assisted Project Manager with reviewing shop drawings, submittals and creating punch lists Show less

    • Align Communications

      May 2010 - May 2014
      CAD Drafter

      • Create full construction drawing sets for low voltage cabling systems• Managed library of symbols and blocks• Assisted Supervisor in creating new standards for department proficiency • Designed and created several 3D model graphics for marketing and presentation purposes• Managed time schedule for deliverables and deadlines while maintaining product quality• Plot and assemble drawing sets to be reviewed by clients• Data center, low voltage and a/v design• Attained comprehensive knowledge of how networking systems are designed Show less

    • Waldner's Business Environments

      May 2014 - Sept 2015
      PDS Designer
    • Empire Office

      Sept 2015 - now
      • Director of Design NY

        Sept 2022 - now
      • Senior Designer Specifier

        Sept 2015 - Sept 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications