I am a dedicated architectural designer with a strong background in commercial and residential projects. My experience spans across various sectors, including banking and residential housing, focusing on design standards and client collaboration. I constantly strive to deliver innovative solutions while maintaining quality and efficiency in every project I undertake.

Rachel Joy Bard

I am a dedicated architectural designer with a strong background in commercial and residential projects. My experience spans across various sectors, including banking and residential housing, focusing on design standards and client collaboration. I constantly strive to deliver innovative solutions while maintaining quality and efficiency in every project I undertake.

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I am a dedicated architectural designer with a strong background in commercial and residential projects. My experience spans across various sectors, including banking and residential housing, focusing on design standards and client collaboration. I constantly strive to deliver innovative solutions while maintaining quality and efficiency in every project I undertake.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Project Designer at New Phase Design Architects
May 1, 2024 - November 28, 2025
Site surveys and drafting of existing conditions; client meetings to implement design standards, branding and marketing; design through construction documents; coordination with MEP/FP, civil and structural services through CA; DataCad.
Lead Senior Architectural Designer at Akelius Real Estate Management, LLC
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Drafting and coordination for all Boston properties; coordination with MEP/FP, civil and structural; collaboration with in-house construction team for existing conditions survey through CM/CA; production of company-wide signage, art and furniture packages.
Onsite Construction Project Manager / Superintendent at Hampden Design & Construction
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Onsite project management for high-end residential projects; daily coordination with 3 site superintendents/lead carpenters; pricing for trades; ongoing PCO logs; scheduling and management; coordination with architect and engineer; advising constructability means and methods.
Assistant Project Manager at SMMA: Symmes Maini & Kee Assoc
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Assistant PM; write client proposals; oversee project and site visits; assist in project fees, scope, budget; coordinate with PMs using Deltek/Vision, OneNote, MS Project; site visits and contract reviews.
Architectural Project Manager at Combined Properties, Inc
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Occupied rehab, office & retail fitouts; CAD & Revit drawing updates; daily shop drawing review; CM/CA; coordination with tenants; budgeting.
Project Manager / Assistant to Director of Facilities, Capital Projects at CHE: Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (JCHE)
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Government work: elderly housing; emergency preparedness training; coordination with maintenance & operations; signage and construction area security; CA/CM management; VE; coordination with tenant involvement.
Staff Architect, Job Captain at Kleinfelder | SEA Consultants
November 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Sole architectural drafter; coordination with civil/MEP/FP/structural; assist project lead on federal/state government projects; code research and ADA/OSHA compliance.
Project Architect, Designer at Nelson, Nelson / Black Cow
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Collaboration through CDs; CA/shop/submittal reviews; site meetings & field reviews; interior design and materials; hand sketching and field measurements; AutoCAD / Revit usage.
Junior Architect / Librarian & Vendor Contact at Visnick & Caulfield Associates
April 1, 2005 - April 1, 2005
Architectural design for commercial, office, residential; coordination with vendors; CA sets; field surveys; input on drawings and specs; coordination with building standards.
Assistant Project Architect at Margolis + Fishman Architects
December 1, 2005 - December 1, 2005
Assistant Project Architect; general responsibilities in architecture and I.D.
Assistant to Owner / Principal at Trapani + Associates
October 1, 2003 - October 1, 2003
Assisting owner/principal; arch, I.D, planning; general responsibilities in project coordination.
Lead Senior Architectural Designer at Akelius Real Estate Management, LLC
February 1, 2020 - October 1, 2023
Led architectural services and kitchen design across Boston properties while coordinating with various engineering teams, production of signage, art and furniture packages.
Onsite Construction Project Management, Superintendent at Hampden Design & Construction
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Managed daily site operations, coordinated scheduling with site superintendents, and gathered pricing for various trades, overseeing project management processes.
Assistant Project Manager at SMMA
December 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
Assisted multiple project managers in writing client proposals, overseeing project deliverables, and conducting site visits while managing budget and staff hours.
Project Manager at Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly
December 1, 2012 - December 1, 2016
Coordinated capital projects and facilities while ensuring compliance with HUD standards for safety and budget adherence during rehabilitation projects.
Staff Architect, Job Captain at Kleinfelder | SEA Consultants
February 1, 2010 - November 1, 2012
Served as the sole architectural drafter, assisting project leads with federal and state government projects while ensuring adherence to local building codes.
Project Architect, Job Captain at Nelson, Nelson / Black Cow
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Collaborated on commercial design projects, coordinating with teams both locally and internationally on various architectural tasks.
Onsite Construction Project Manager at Hampden Design & Construction
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Oversaw daily project management and coordination with site superintendents and lead carpenters for high-end residential projects.
Project Manager, Assistant to Director of Facilities at Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly
December 1, 2012 - December 1, 2016
Handled project management for capital projects, ensured compliance with safety standards, and coordinated with maintenance and construction teams.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture at Syracuse University School of Architecture
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2001
International Study at Syracuse University School of Architecture
August 1, 1999 - May 1, 2000
Explorations in Architecture Program at University of Virginia School of Architecture
June 1, 1995 - November 28, 2025
Bachelor of Architecture at Syracuse University School of Architecture
September 1, 2001 - May 1, 2006
Bachelor of Architecture at Syracuse University School of Architecture
September 1, 2001 - May 1, 2006

Qualifications

NCARB/IDP Certified
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
Architecture Registration Exam Candidate
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
Massachusetts Board of Architecture
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Government, Education, Retail, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment