Rachel Bradford is an interior architect with 3 years of experience in both professional and contracting work. She has strong skills in design, rendering, graphic design, project management and communication. Her most recent role was as an Interior Architect at VH+S Architects from 2015-2016, where she was responsible for projects from concept to completion, producing drawings and renders using software like AutoCAD, SketchUp and Photoshop. Prior to this, she also completed contracting interior design and architectural projects while studying.

1. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I am a young dynamic Interior Architect with 3 years’ experience who aims
at producing work that is of a high and professional standard. I achieve this
by being detail orientated, creative, hardworking and I enjoy problem
solving any new challenge that presents itself. My passion is the field of
design specifically aimed at Interior Design and Architecture. In regard to
these I enjoy a vast array of fields such as residential, hospitality,
commercial and corporate design. My goal is to find enterprising design
solutions in these fields where I am able to work and contribute with in a
reputable Interior Design and Architecture firm.
CURRICULUMVITAE
CONTACT
United Kingdom
Bournemouth BH3 7NF
(ABLE TO RELOCATE)
0751 252853
Phone Number
rbradfordinterior@gmail.com
Email
VH+S ARCHITECTS / Interior Architect
May 2015- May 2016
Preforming as an Interior Architect in a firm of Architects where I was
responsible for design projects from briefing to completion. I gained diverse
experience ranging from 3D Design, professional rendering, construction
drawings, bespoke design, graphic design, presentations and mood boards as
well as sourcing materials from suppliers. I was responsible for interior design
tenders which were approved and went to site.
I was able to complete various projects in various areas of Interior Architecture
such as hospitality, commercial, corporate and residential design. Working
alongside architects I was able to gain experience and a better understanding
of architectural practice and processes.
With regard to my experience in VH+S Architects I was involved in:
 Designing Interiors as well as Architectural Design from concept to
completion. Following briefs and budget constraints.
 Produced 3D Renders using the software Sketch up-Pro with plugin
rendering program V-Ray which I am proficient in operating.
 Editing renders and graphic design images using Photoshop, In
Design, Corel Draw X7 and Filter Forge.
 Complete detailed construction drawings for bespoke furniture fittings,
architectural and structural details using Auto-Cad 2014.
 Other construction drawings completed were master site plans, town
planning site layouts, calculation of G.L.A’s, F.A.R, Coverage, area,
schedules, zoning and sourcing property information from council.
This was completed for property development such as estates and
council town housing. (working with x-refs in Auto-Cad)
 Sourcing materials for construction and the costing’s as well as
putting sample mood boards together for presentations to clients.
 I would communicate with clients, contractors and suppliers with
regard to project management responsibilities such as on site
construction. Completed working with directors.
 To deliver a full turnkey service I would complete all graphic design
requirements for projects including signage design and construction
details.
SOCIAL
Rachel Bradford-Interior Architect
Linkedin Account Profile Name
rachel.bradford.90
Account Profile Name
EDUCATION
BTech Honours Degree (Distinction)
Interior Architecture
2011-2014
University of Johannesburg
South Africa
National Certificate Draughting
N4/N5 MDDOP Certificate
Accredited
2009-2010
Academy of Advanced Technology
(Pty) Ltd
South Africa
IEB Matric Exemption
National Senior Certificate
2008
Aurora Private School
A-Levels Equivalent
South Africa
INTERIOR ARCHITECT

2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY [CONTINUED]
CONTRACTING WORK/ Interior Architect
Jan 2013-2015 Apr
During this time of my studies I was able to complete various contractual jobs
where I gained experience in liaising with clients and being able to go from a
briefing to developing concept and completion of projects. These projects
involved me having to perform the following roles such as:
 Developing design concept models.
 Branding and corporate design.
 Engineering and architectural plans.
 Rendering for projects I designed as well as rendering for other
projects by interior designers.
 Project management and design development.
The following was completed preforming previous roles mentioned:
1. Chick Shack ( Food Franchise)
Role: Interior and Branding Designer
-Interior design of different fast food outlet models.
-Branding and corporate design of new franchise.
2. Standard Charter ( Styline Chivaurah – Interior Designer)
Role: Interior Design Rendering
-Rendering for new proposed design of Standard Charter Bank
Zimbabwe Branch.
3. Fruit & Veg ( Food Lovers Market)
Role: Interior and Architectural Design.
-Interior Design of a proposed new Africa concept store.
-Architectural design of floor layout and exterior.
4. Cashbuild South Africa
Role: Interior Design
-Proposed new engineering design.
PART TIME WORK EXPERIENCE
Nov 2012-2014
1. Luigis Pizzeria
Role: Waitress
-Waitressing
-Customer Services
2. SW Contracts (PTY) Ltd
Role: Receptionist
-Receptionist duties, answering and transferring calls.
SKILLS
Personal:
 Detail Orientated
 Client Orientated
 Excellent
Communication
 Time Management
 Organized
Software:
 MS Office
 Auto Cad : Proficient
2014 (X-Ref
experience)
 Adobe Suite In-Design
 Adobe Suite Photoshop
 Corel Draw x7
 Sketch up-Pro
 V-Ray (Render
Software)
ACHIEVEMENTS
 Distinction in Interior
Architecture and
Research for BTech
Interior Architecture.
 Most notable and Top
researcher in my
BTech year.
 Second Prize in Green
week.
REFERENCES
Richardt Venter
Director- VH+S Architects
Contact number:
+27 (0)72 210 1301
Martie Human
Director- VH+S Architects
Contact number:
+27 (0)84 517 3029
Frans Van Der Colff
Africa Director of Fruit & Veg City
(Food Lovers Market)
Contact number:
+27 (0)82 823 6633
Rodger Wentzel
Project Manager - Cashbuild
Contact number:
+27 (0)76 941 6246