RACHEL WIGGINS
Click here for portfolio
Work Experience
Contact
Architectural Designer
Creator Studio Work Study Iovine & Young Academy
Los Angeles, CA Jan. 2024 - Present
• Manage all 8 3D-printers in studio to ensure seamless printing • Assist studio staff with leading workshops • Maintain a clean woodshop environment
Architecture Intern
Smith & Company Architects
Houston, TX June - Aug. 2023
Los Angeles, CA, 90007 rwiggins@usc.edu (409) - 229 - 6652 http://tinyurl.com/wigginsportfolio
Education
• Assist in the compiling of materials to curate boards for clients • Shadow designers to learn daily responsibilities and techniques • Provide clerical, administrative, and accounting assistance
University of Southern California Bachelor of Architecture exp. May 2026
Campus & Community Involvement
Programs
Design Build Project Manager
• Provide pro-bono design & construction services for community partners • Establish and track the project schedule and building process • Record and update project checkpoints for grant submissions
Rhino Adobe Suite Solidworks Enscape Revit
Philanthropy & Fundraising Chair
Skills
Architecture + Advocacy
Alpha Rho Chi Andronicus
Los Angeles, CA Aug. 2023 - Present
Los Angeles, Ca Nov. 2021 – Nov. 2022
Minor in Product Design
• Raise 75 lbs. of clothes for Los Angeles Mission • Manage six fundraisers that raised over $ 1,000 in 1 semester • Represent Alpha Rho Chi in all philanthropic and fundraising efforts
3D Rendering (Enscape) 3D Printing Community Engagement Woodworking Child Development
Volunteer Experience
Certifications
• Architecture + Advocacy Communtiy Ambassador • Fundraised $600 for Architecture + Advocacy • Fundraised $750 for Black Women’s Health Initiative • Fundraised $750 for For the Gworls
May 2023 April 2022 April 2021 April 2021
Awards • USC Architecture Traveling Fellowship Finalist • USC Architecture Kennard Scholarship • USC Architecture Carey K. Jenkins Scholarship • Architect’s Foundation Diversity Advancement Scholar • Coca-Cola Scholar’s National Semi-Finalist
References available upon request
SOLIDWORKS Associate in Mechanical Design ID: C-DHAX9PN6JT Microsoft Word Certified
Interests Feb. 2024 August 2023 Feb. 2023 May 2021 May 2021
Baking Engaging with youth in creative workshops Advocating for marginalized groups Creating modular play structures Designing shoes