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Full Stack Creative who enjoys being in the room where things happen—blending storytelling, design, and in-person production into high-impact brand and floral experiences. A lifelong learner and intentional steward of what she’s been given, Rachel brings curiosity, adaptability, character, and love for adventure, fitness, and people to every project. Rachel is an experienced creative and events professional recognized for empathy-driven collaboration. She directs content and visual storytelling across photography, video, newsletters, and social platforms, while also managing production and partnerships for events ranging from weddings and galas to marathons and brand activations.…Full Stack Creative who enjoys being in the room where things happen—blending storytelling, design, and in-person production into high-impact brand and floral experiences. A lifelong learner and intentional steward of what she’s been given, Rachel brings curiosity, adaptability, character, and love for adventure, fitness, and people to every project. Rachel is an experienced creative and events professional recognized for empathy-driven collaboration. She directs content and visual storytelling across photography, video, newsletters, and social platforms, while also managing production and partnerships for events ranging from weddings and galas to marathons and brand activations.

Rachel Hillebrand

Creative Director, Photographer, Designer, +1

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Full Stack Creative who enjoys being in the room where things happen—blending storytelling, design, and in-person production into high-impact brand and floral experiences. A lifelong learner and intentional steward of what she’s been given, Rachel brings curiosity, adaptability, character, and love for adventure, fitness, and people to every project. Rachel is an experienced creative and events professional recognized for empathy-driven collaboration. She directs content and visual storytelling across photography, video, newsletters, and social platforms, while also managing production and partnerships for events ranging from weddings and galas to marathons and brand activations.…Full Stack Creative who enjoys being in the room where things happen—blending storytelling, design, and in-person production into high-impact brand and floral experiences. A lifelong learner and intentional steward of what she’s been given, Rachel brings curiosity, adaptability, character, and love for adventure, fitness, and people to every project. Rachel is an experienced creative and events professional recognized for empathy-driven collaboration. She directs content and visual storytelling across photography, video, newsletters, and social platforms, while also managing production and partnerships for events ranging from weddings and galas to marathons and brand activations.

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Full Stack Creative who enjoys being in the room where things happen—blending storytelling, design, and in-person production into high-impact brand and floral experiences. A lifelong learner and intentional steward of what she’s been given, Rachel brings curiosity, adaptability, character, and love for adventure, fitness, and people to every project.

Rachel is an experienced creative and events professional recognized for empathy-driven collaboration. She directs content and visual storytelling across photography, video, newsletters, and social platforms, while also managing production and partnerships for events ranging from weddings and galas to marathons and brand activations.

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Work Experience

High Five Events Marketing & Activations (Staff) at High Five Events

January 1, 2026 - Present

Supported marketing and activations work for major sports events, contributing to on-site production and audience engagement during event activations.

Operations at Diller Digital, LLC

January 1, 2025 - Present

Prepared monthly and mid-month newsletters, managed SEO and course enrollment operations, handled course enrollment logistics for remote and in-person courses, updated the site with student survey inputs, and supported graphic design rebranding for a startup.

Graphic Designer (Gala Program & Auction Materials) at Ubuntu Life Foundation

August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024

Supported production of 2024 gala program and auction materials including live auction and silent auction bidding displays, plus social content assistance and related design tasks.

Owner / Writer / Editor / Photographer / Graphic Designer / Copywriter at Forest Room Media

August 1, 2023 - Present

Leads editorial photography and content creation for the fitness community and events, producing headshots and brand-focused photo/video content. Runs a monthly newsletter featuring artist interviews and creative-process storytelling; designs each edition and drives audience growth through strong engagement and empathetic narratives.

Graphic Designer at Mango Branding

April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024

Designed client and brand assets, supported business development and trade-show assistance, handled client payment processing, and conducted market and industry research to support ongoing projects.

City Manager / Floral Design Operations & Customer Experience (Head of CX for 6 weeks) at Ode à la Rose

January 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023

Managed operations including personnel leadership, seasonal production workforce training, sourcing and inventory tracking, delivery driver operations, payroll management, and problem solving. Also handled escalated customer experience tickets, social media inquiries, and coordinated logistics for custom bouquet collaborations.

Lead Floral Designer / Photographer / E-commerce Business Owner at IvySage Florals

August 1, 2020 - Present

Runs full-service floral design for weddings and events, including installations, arrangements, workshops, event planning, sourcing, set-up, and strikes. Manages customer inquiries, marketing alignment, client engagement, product photography, and e-commerce operations.

Education Coordinator at AnB Education Coordinator

July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022

Fostered international diplomacy by placing and supervising visiting international students in American homes under the U.S. Department of State J1-Visa program. Conducted family/student orientations, screened applicants for compliance, monitored students and families throughout the academic year, and submitted required monthly reports to domestic and international agencies.

Dorm Supervisor / Dorm Sub / Academy Class Monitor / Health Chaperone / Backstage Chaperone / Summer Intensive Chaperone at Houston Ballet

May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022

Provided year-round and seasonal care for minors in ballet dormitories, serving as a primary caretaker and mentor. Managed safety, discipline, curfew enforcement, cleaning schedules, transport to appointments, and airport pick-ups for visiting students. Also served as after-hours point of contact, processed payments for adult drop-in classes, and supported productions (Nutcracker and Summer Intensive) through chaperoning and schedule coordination for international and domestic dancers.

CX/Community Team Member at Artifact Uprising®

October 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Serviced large volumes of customer tickets using multiple systems, created return RMAs, troubleshot website issues (front-end and back-end), processed refunds and promotions, verified image specs and color profiles, and built custom photo projects using in-house tools. Communicated diplomatically with customers, influencers, and photography partners while coordinating through Slack and vendor portals.

Advisor Support (Tax R&D Study Deliverables) at Alvarez and Marsal Taxand

September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018

Packaged final R&D tax credit study deliverables by editing and combining documents into unified PDFs. Used Excel to concatenate annual W2 data for reporting, updated Salesforce client records, created Concur expense reports, tracked project time, and researched state R&D programs for tax exemption opportunities. Supported deliverable preparation and content organization.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor at Crossing Borders Group, LLC

May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017

Taught adult ESL classes and a 3-week intensive ESL camp for children. Developed curriculum and projects by age group, navigated cultural and dialect differences across students from multiple countries, and adapted instruction to meet learning needs.

Church-Planting Summer Intern (through GENSEND) at North American Mission Board (NAMB)

June 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016

Surveyed neighborhoods in Vancouver and produced a demographic prospectus for mission planning, presented research findings, and led trainings for visiting groups. Engaged residents through mentorship and support for developing outreach events.

Youth Ministry Intern & Event Planner at Bridgepoint Church

February 1, 2016 - May 1, 2017

Inventoried documents and organized filing systems for summer camp registrations. Managed publicity, social media, communications, graphics, and event finances for an interactive dinner fundraiser that raised $4,000 across two performances. Created original semester program content and trained incoming interns for seasonal programs while teaching and mentoring students.

Regulatory and Technical Intern (FDA & USDA Policy) at AFFI

September 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015

Drafted memos regarding proposed FDA/USDA legislation focused on food-borne illness, nutrition, and food safety policy. Assisted with research on regulatory issues, coordinated a Capitol Hill lobbying event, reviewed industry literature for memorandums, and supported social media content using tools such as Twitter and MailChimp.

Student Worker (Housing Assignments Office Receptionist) at Texas A&M University Housing Assignments Office

October 1, 2013 - September 1, 2015

Managed housing assignments for a large student population, processed housing verifications and appeals, and supported residential placement assistance. Provided professional information support to students, parents, and faculty, trained new employees, helped manage social media for housing updates, and processed holds and cancellations in room management systems.

Mountain Lab Instructor (Outdoor Education) at Camp Idrahaje Mountain Lab

February 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013

Instructed outdoor classes for grades 5–12 and supported large weekly cohorts. Taught orienteering, nature, forestry, survival, science, pioneer history, and team-building activities, delivering energetic, multi-learning-style instruction for students and supporting adults.

Freelance Visual Artist

November 1, 2009 - Present

Created artwork across multiple mediums (drawing, printmaking, painting) and photography, with periodic short-term exhibits and collaborations. Also developed and produced small-batch artisan cold-process soap bars as an additional creative product line.