I'M Rachel lopez.
GRAPHIC ARTIST, E-LEARNING DEVELOPER, DESIGNER & FUTURE TEACHER
ABOUT ME
As a Reno, Nevada local, I enjoy hiking in the Sierras and spending as much time as I can outdoors. A self proclaimed mermaid enthusiast and giraffe tamer, I enjoy bottom shelf wine, supernatural novels and pretending to be the next Chopped champion.
In all seriousness, I don't take life too seriously. If you're looking for a wicked logo, an invitation, or want to get silly doing a paint and sip night, then you've come to the right person.
CONTACT ME
Though I am not seeking full time employment I am always excited to take on fun side-projects. I love to hand draw, paint, and work in Illustrator. If you're interested in working together, please send me a message and let's start collaborating!
Looking forward to hearing about your next project or artistic endeavor :)
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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN SOFTWARE
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
90%
ILLUSTRATOR
95%
PHOTOSHOP
80%
INDESIGN
85%
ARTICULATE
90%
STORYLINE
95%
RISE
90%
Experience
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL
2020-Present
WCSD
2019-2021
CLEAR CAPITAL
Learning & Development Partner
I onboard all new hires in all of our office locations including remote employees. I manage the LMS & design eLearning courses to include gamification that increased learner retention by 65%. I work with key stakeholders/SMEs utilizing the ADDIE and SAM instructional design models. I monitor and evaluate the impact of learning and program outcomes while recommending solutions, ideas, improvements to policies, processes and tools.
2017-2019
SNC
Learning & Development Partner
I developed content for newly implemented enterprise-wide Leadership & Development & Talent Management program. Managed all HR graphic communications. Created learning/design outlines, objectives and storyboards that detail instructional activities to support learning objectives.
2014-2017
Substitute Teacher
Received substitute teaching license during the Covid pandemic to help in any and all schools across WCSD. Student teaching position at Billinghurst Middle School from August 2024-December 2024 to complete Masters degree.
APEX PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS
EDUCATION
2020-2024
UNR
eLearning Specialist & Designer
I designed an award-winning gamified onboarding program. Created content and graphics for an external PMP/CMAP class. Developed and streamlined processes for eLearning courses and created social media graphics and infographics for daily postings.
MAT - Secondary Art
Masters of Art in Teaching specified to secondary art education and technology. Endorsement in ELAD.
2015-2020
GBC
2010-2015
TMCC
BAS - Graphic Communications
Extended studies in graphic design classes including web and mobile development, video animation, and printed graphics.
AAS - Graphic Communications
Extended studies in animation, drawing, and the basic principles of design. In addition I also received an Advanced Web Development Certificate.