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
Currently seeking full time employment in WCSD for secondary art teaching positions. 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!
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Looking forward to hearing about your next project or artistic endeavor!
PORTFOLIO
MY LATEST WORK. SEE MORE
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
Jan - Dec 2025
TMCC
Visual Arts Admin & Ceramics Lab Tech
Event coordination, budget tracking, balance and reconciliation, arts marketing, student & faculty support services, LMS platforms, kiln operation & maintenance, glaze mixing & chemistry, clay preparation, studio organization, chemical handling & safety compliance, inventory tracking.
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. Certified NV Licensure in Art 7-12 and ELAD.
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
APEX PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS
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.
EDUCATION
2020-2024
UNR
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.