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Rachel Ellicott

Chicago

Summary

Collaborative and creative professional with a proven track record in highly detailed and time-sensitive roles. Adept in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and project management. Demonstrates exceptional editing skills and excels in collaborative environments, ensuring high-quality outputs and seamless teamwork. Committed to quality and adaptability.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Events & Content Creation Coordinator

One Family Illinois
07.2022 - 02.2025
  • Oversaw production and managed workflow from conception to completion for 15+ yearly events, coordinating with advancement, marketing, board members, and external vendors and sponsors to meet deadlines.
  • Managed quality control and brand alignment for print and digital communications, including event-related email marketing, CEO communications, advertisements, and sponsorship representation.
  • Created bi-annual print newsletter, curating, developing, and editing content to uphold standards of brand excellence.
  • Managed and hired all event vendors to stay within budget and ensure quality.

Editor-in-Chief

Thin Space Art & Theology Journal
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Oversaw the curation, design, and editing of annual journal while working with production to meet printing and distribution deadlines.
  • Proactively managed timelines to achieve early completion of deadlines while maintaining high-quality output and staff wellness.
  • Led extensive proofreading and editing process, and examined all final documents before publishing to ensure the highest quality.
  • Maintained open lines of communication between teams to ensure seamless collaboration on cross-functional initiatives.

Designer

Thin Space Art & Theology Journal
04.2020 - 07.2021
  • Used Adobe Creative Suite to create eye-catching layouts that adhered with style guidelines.
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and opportunities for collaboration.
  • Produced high-quality mockups for approval during the iterative design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.

Communications Intern

Wildwood Church
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Assisted with photo and video production and performed visual and sound editing tasks.
  • Proofread and edited materials prepared by all staff to check and correct spelling, grammar, and style.
  • Researched, developed, and wrote a theologically and biblically-informed guide for social media use.

Children’s Programming Specialist

Cordova District Library
05.2016 - 08.2019
  • Planned and taught 6-8 activities per month for grade-school children, taking developmental abilities, education needs, and resources into account.
  • Crafted and taught lesson plans for week-long art camps, teaching art history and skills to elementary-aged children.
  • Maintained a neat, calm, and friendly environment for library patrons.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Chicago Manual of Style
  • Smartsheet (learning)
  • Project management
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Proofreading

Timeline

Special Events & Content Creation Coordinator

One Family Illinois
07.2022 - 02.2025

Editor-in-Chief

Thin Space Art & Theology Journal
07.2021 - 05.2022

Communications Intern

Wildwood Church
06.2020 - 08.2020

Designer

Thin Space Art & Theology Journal
04.2020 - 07.2021

Children’s Programming Specialist

Cordova District Library
05.2016 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Moody Bible Institute

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