Rachel Hemstreet Resume

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New Lenox, IL 60451

EDUCATION

College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, IL

Columbia College Chicago - Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Architecture

Dean’s List

Professional Recognition of Portfolio

Magazine article featuring retail design project - Work Design Magazine https://www.workdesign.com/2025/05/the-state-of-the-state-interior-design-education/

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Intern | PYR Design - Chicago, IL

• Assisted in developing two 900+ documents of FF&E specifications under tight deadlines with a small team for a Corinthia Diriyah Gate Hotel project

09/2021 - 05/2024

09/2024 - Current

06/2023 - 08/2023

12/2023 - 08/2024

• Produced over 25 detailed custom drawings of furniture and fixtures for multiple projects

• Managed sample organization and material sourcing for 54 physical material boards for Corinthia Diriyah Gate hotel

• Worked within a small team to write material specifications and create custom drawings for FF&E specification documentation for a luxury hotel in China

• Developed professional material palette photographs and renderings with a senior designer for a high-end commercial space

• Produced high quality renderings for an international private residence

• Maintain and organize the resource library

• Attend weekly meetings to discuss project updates and build relationships with team members Student Aide | Interior Design Department - College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

• Assisted Program Chair in preparation for all program events

• Maintained and organized resource library, classrooms, and hallway

• Created and managed social media content and accounts

• Assisted faculty members with technical content

• Attended meetings to discuss weekly tasks and events

SKILLS

• Trimble Sketchup

• Enscape - Sketchup

• Adobe InDesign

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Lightroom

• Revit

• Lumion

• Specsources

• Rhinoceros 3D

• AutoDesk AutoCAD

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• President of the Interior Design Student Society 2023

• IIDA - Illinois Chapter Campus Center Student Liaison 2024

• Volunteer at ASID Imprint Event 2023

• Volunteer judge at FCCLA High School Competition 2023

• Volunteer for Women’s Build - Habitat for Humanity 2022

• ASID - Student Imprint VIP Gather Experience Scholarship Winner 2023

• Kravet Inc. Design of Distinction Award 2022

• Kimball International

Prelude Student Design Competition Winner 2023

08/2022 - 05/2023

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