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Rachel Brainerd

Majoring in Visual Arts, Minoring in Psychology
SUNY New Paltz, Class of 2020
From Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
I love the outdoors: from working outside to the relaxation and enjoyment of nature. My degree is more than a decision I have made for my future; being an artist encompasses everything I do. I have a creative thought process and love all the tangible aspects of making art: from feeling of painting, digging my hands into clay, manipulating wire and metals, wood carving and fabrication, to the innovative blending of all these mediums. I love exploring all these tactile materials and finding a way to use them to complement each other, and the subject matter I choose to depict. Because of my artistic approach to life, I am also strongly project-oriented. I find great satisfaction and can work with my greatest motivation and passion in situations involving a tangible, end goal. This ties into my strong academic history and my future career and life goals. My future goal is to become a licensed Art Therapist and serve those dealing with trauma in their lives.
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SUNY New Paltz
Dutchess Community College

Rachel Brainerd exhibited work in the Fall 2020 Senior Exhibition, "Inner Visions."

SUNY New Paltz art student Rachel Brainerd of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. exhibited work in the Fall 2020 Senior Exhibition titled "Inner Visions." Inner Visions is an exciting exhibition that showcases th...

February, 22 2021 - Verified by SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz student Rachel Brainerd earns spring 2020 Dean's List honors

SUNY New Paltz is proud to congratulate Rachel Brainerd of Poughkeepsie, New York, for being named to the Dean's List for the spring 2020 semester. Dean's List designation is reserved for students...

July, 14 2020 - Verified by SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz student Rachel Brainerd earns fall '19 Dean's List honors

SUNY New Paltz is proud to congratulate Rachel Brainerd of Poughkeepsie, New York, for being named to the Dean's List for the fall 2019 semester. Dean's List designation is reserved for students w...

February, 05 2020 - Verified by SUNY New Paltz
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Rachel Brainerd served the community on Make a Difference Day 2019

SUNY New Paltz student Rachel Brainerd of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. volunteered in the communiity as part of Make a Difference Day, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The 15th annual Make a Difference Day enjoyed ...

November, 05 2019 - Verified by SUNY New Paltz
Rachel Brainerd is a member of the All 4 Jesus Campus Fellowship.

SUNY New Paltz student Rachel Brainerd of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. is a member of the All 4 Jesus Campus Fellowship on campus. The All 4 Jesus Campus Fellowship at SUNY New Paltz is an interdenomination...

June, 20 2019 - Verified by SUNY New Paltz
Rachel Brainerd earns a spot on the spring '19 Dean's List at SUNY New Paltz

SUNY New Paltz is proud to congratulate Rachel Brainerd of Poughkeepsie, NY, for being named to the Dean's List for the spring 2019 semester. Dean's List designation is reserved for students who e...

June, 20 2019 - Verified by SUNY New Paltz
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Rachel Brainerd earns a spot on the fall '18 Dean's List at SUNY New Paltz

SUNY New Paltz congratulates Rachel Brainerd of Poughkeepsie, New York, for being named to the Dean's List for the fall 2018 semester. Dean's List designation is reserved for students who excel ac...

February, 05 2019 - Verified by SUNY New Paltz
Rachel Brainerd served the community on Make a Difference Day

SUNY New Paltz student Rachel Brainerd of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. volunteered in the communiity on Make a Difference Day, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. The 14th annual Make a Difference Day enjoyed one of t...

October, 30 2018 - Verified by SUNY New Paltz
Rachel Brainerd earns a spot on the spring '18 Dean's List at SUNY New Paltz

SUNY New Paltz is proud to congratulate Rachel Brainerd of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., for being named to the Dean's List for the spring 2018 semester. Dean's List designation is reserved for students who...

June, 15 2018 - Verified by SUNY New Paltz
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Rachel Brainerd participates in 2018 Foundation Exhibition

SUNY New Paltz art student Rachel Brainerd of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. completed the 2018 Foundation cylce and participated in the annual Foundation Exhibition. The Foundation Exhibition 2018 showed a w...

April, 26 2018 - Verified by SUNY New Paltz
Rachel Brainerd makes the fall 2017 Dean's List at SUNY New Paltz

SUNY New Paltz is proud to congratulate Rachel Brainerd of Poughkeepsie, NY, for being named to the Dean's List for the fall '17 semester. Dean's List designation is reserved for students who exce...

February, 09 2018 - Verified by SUNY New Paltz
Rachel Brainerd serves the community on Make a Difference Day

SUNY New Paltz student Rachel Brainerd of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. volunteered in the communiity on Make a Difference Day 2017. The 13th annual Make a Difference Day enjoyed one of the highest student p...

November, 02 2017 - Verified by SUNY New Paltz
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Rachel Brainerd is a new member of the SUNY New Paltz honors program

Rachel Brainerd of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. is among the new inductees of the SUNY New Paltz Honors Program for fall 2017. The Honors Program seeks to develop and intensify skills from a conceptual poin...

September, 28 2017 - Verified by SUNY New Paltz
Rachel Brainerd was recognized for earning a scholarship
Bennett/Stoddart Scholarship: for artistic achievements
Fall 2019 - Spring 2020 - Added by Rachel
Rachel Brainerd was recognized for earning an academic award
Simon & Evelyn Gluckman Scholarship: for academic excellence while working part-time in college.
Fall 2019 - Spring 2020 - Added by Rachel
Rachel Brainerd was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List
Fall 2017 - Spring 2019 - Added by Rachel
Direct Support Professional at New Horizons Resources, Inc.

Providing Direct Support to individuals with developmental disabilities in group homes and respite programs. I provide person-centered supports, promote physical and emotional well-being, assist building healthy relationships, encourage self determination, affirm justice, confidentiality and advocacy. This involves various levels of support with personal hygiene, home cleanliness, daily routines, meal preparation, becoming involved in local community, researching areas of interest and methods to provide opportunities of learning to individuals.

February 2018 - Present
Customer Service Representative at Splashdown Beach

Ticket Sales Booth: Managing large transactions of cash under time-pressured situations. Complete general knowledge of park information, handling confused and or irate guests, handling cash register programs and faulty equipment, working in communication with fellow employees to best serve the public.
Gift Shop Attendant: See above, in addition to set up and take down of gift shop, taking inventory and restocking items, managing sales and returns.
Body Art Attendant: Direct service to guests of all ages: elderly to infants, disabled etc. Full understanding of Airbrush equipment, techniques, and maintenance. Respecting close contact with guests as well as acting and reacting appropriately to any behaviors.

May 2017 - August 2017

Honor Society

Community Service

Rachel was awarded this badge for 3 achievements. Click on the stories below to view them.

  • Rachel Brainerd served the community on Make a Difference Day 2019
  • Rachel Brainerd served the community on Make a Difference Day
  • Rachel Brainerd serves the community on Make a Difference Day
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Dean's List

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  • Rachel Brainerd earns a spot on the fall '18 Dean's List at SUNY New Paltz
  • Rachel Brainerd earns a spot on the spring '18 Dean's List at SUNY New Paltz
  • Rachel Brainerd makes the fall 2017 Dean's List at SUNY New Paltz
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Visual Arts

Rachel was awarded this badge for 2 achievements. Click on the stories below to view them.

  • Rachel Brainerd exhibited work in the Fall 2020 Senior Exhibition, "Inner Visions."
  • Rachel Brainerd participates in 2018 Foundation Exhibition
Visual Arts 2 Achievement Student Clubs & Organizations
Achievement

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  • SUNY New Paltz student Rachel Brainerd earns spring 2020 Dean's List honors
  • SUNY New Paltz student Rachel Brainerd earns fall '19 Dean's List honors
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