Rachel Retchless
Communications Professional
Creativity
Passion
Skill
Hello, I'm Rachel
Currently, I am a Communications Assistant for a local real estate branch. My favorite part about my job is the variety of working with individual brokers' brands, but also representing a large corporate brand simultaneously. On a daily basis, I create customized marketing materials, facilitate communications within and between branches, assist with IT and admin, and so much more!
In my free time, I also provide communication and marketing services on a contractual basis through my personal communications business.
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When I'm not working, I can be found spending time with friends and family, exploring my backyard the Pacific Northwest and listening to a good book or podcast.
Educational Background
In June of 2020, I graduated from Central Washington University (CWU). My favorite experiences were working as a PR Intern for a local winery and working for CWU to give the entire Registrar’s website a revamp! My program was experience driven and hands on, which gave me an excellent foundation in technical writing, creative writing, content creation, graphic design, and brand management. I continue to build and grow my skills in PR, communications, and marketing.
Experience
Communications and Technology Assistant
July 2021 - Present
Assist brokers with customized marketing collateral. Create branch social media accounts, build following, and create/post content. Provide coaching to brokers on CIS systems, social media, websites and more. Provide IT assistance / act as IT liaison between tech and brokers. Assist with administrative duties as needed
Contract Content Creator
June 2020 - Present
Work with several companies and organizations to create PR and Marketing collateral tailored to their need. Create content like blog posts, press releases, web copy, flyers and websites, on a project to project basis.
Leasing Consultant
November 2020 - July 2021
Approach new prospects and learn what their needs are in a home. Guide prospects through the leasing process from inquiry to move in. Provide current residents with excellent customer service and assist in making their home a comfortable place to live
PR and Social Media Specialist (Internship)
September 2019 - December 2019
Posted regularly on social media, designed and ran PR campaigns and worked to grow awareness and interest for Ellensburg Canyon Winery in Kittitas County.
Communications IT Assistant (Internship and Job)
February 2020 - June 2020
Edit, design, write web copy and manage website for Central Washington University's (CWU) Office of the Registrar. Tasked with designing the Registrar's new website update, as CWU moves to a new website format.
Copy Editor / Writer for Pulse Magazine
September 2019 - March 2020
Edit Pulse stories for AP style mistakes, grammar, organization and sentence structure, as well as writing feature articles for the magazine. Received award for best feature article for Winter 2020 quarter.
Treasurer for Students With a Purpose (Elected Volunteer Position)
September 2019 - June 2020
Manage funds for Students With a Purpose (SWAP) club at Central Washington University.
Education
2016 - 2020
Central Washington University
Graduated with honors, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations with minors in International Studies and Nonprofit Management.
2014 - 2016
Clark College
Participated in Running Start and attended a local community college to obtain college credit while in high school.
January 2018- April 2018
Edinburgh Napier University
Studied abroad for one semester in Edinburgh, Scotland and completed my International Studies minor, while learning valuable skills and comprehension in relation to intercultural communication.