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Rachel Raasch

Creative Entrepreneur

Program Manager/ Designer

Phone 828-335-7102

Email raasch9@gmail.com
Address Durham, NC

LinkedIn 

about

ABOUT

Rachel is a passionate creative who brings energy, positivity, and attention to detail to every project. She is constantly seeking out new ways to grow and is relentless in pursuing her goals. Rachel was the first in her family to attend and complete a college education, graduating as a Dean's List Scholar from UNC-Chapel Hill in 3.5 years with a double major. She can most often be found reading, playing guitar, listening to podcasts, or perfecting her secret recipe for the ultimate Italian meatballs.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Established and developed the company Beyond Gifting, producing $1 million in revenue within the first 18 months, and leading to the expansion of 3 additional employees.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2021 - Present

Program Manager

Beyond Gifting

Durham, NC

  • Produced $1 million in revenue within 18 months

  • Managed client relationships, from generating leads to program fulfillment, and follow-up

  • Researched, developed, and implemented a business plan

  • Built relationships with local, domestic, and international vendors, negotiating price and ensuring quality of products

  • Designed and implemented marketing strategies

  • Created, strategized, and maintained social media presence

  • Hired, trained, and managed a team of packing assistants

2020-2021

Marketing Coordinator

The Beyond Collection

Durham, NC

  • Strategized and managed social media platforms

  • Lead the development and implementation of new upgraded creative client service and accompanying technological platform

  • Provided technical support as Salesforce Administrator

2018 - 2019

Social Media Coordinator

ITS Service Desk

Chapel Hill, NC

  • Strategized social media to maximum engagement

  • Designed visual graphics including social media images, website content, infographics, and posters

  • Designed and produced promotional materials

  • Planned and executed outreach events

  • Monitored content for ADA Accessibility standards

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SKILLS & EXPERTISE

  • Strategic Marketing 

  • Graphic Design

  • Project Management

  • Leadership & Management

  • Entrepreneurial Problem Solving

  • Sales

  • Social Media

  • Salesforce Administrator Certification

  • Adobe Creative Suite

EDUCATION

2016 - 2019

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor's Degree 

Hussman School of Journalism & Media

Editing & Graphic Design

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2nd Major: Religious Studies

contact

CONTACT

Phone 828-335-7102

Email raasch9@gmail.com

Address Durham, NC

LinkedIn

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