ABOUT ME

Woman's hands writing in notebook

INTRODUCTION

Hello, my name is Rachal Joe. I am a graduate of Southern Arkansas University, where I earned a Bachelor of Fine Art in Communication Design. Since then, I have accumulated years of design experience. Due to the combination of my education and experience, I am confident I can interact with and meet the needs of potential customers. The knowledge I have gained enables me to design logos, business cards, flyers, social media graphics, and other graphic design work with attention to fine details. I have experience with prepping files and printing, including on large-format printers.

I can also do photography, and I’ve shot many portraits, events, and athletic games. Digital portraits are a passion project of mine, and those are available by commission. Over the years, I have found myself increasingly inspired by what can be accomplished by artists who use digital materials as a medium. The variety of ways art created with digital technology can be applied resonated with me. To me, graphic designers are artists and design is art. That has influenced me to create the digital art you will see here and I hope you enjoy it.

SKILLS

I don’t think learning stops when one finishes school. We all continue to learn throughout our lives and I am always striving to learn more to better my skills as a designer.

Adobe Photoshop
95%
Adobe Illustrator
90%
Adobe InDesign
85%
Adobe Lightroom
85%
Photography
90%
Social Media
80%
Microsoft Office Suite
85%
Time Management
90%
Communication
80%
Problem-Solving
85%

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

2023-Current

Southern Arkansas University Tech

Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor

I am currently an adjunct instructor for the Graphic Design program at Southern Arkansas University Tech, teaching both in-person and online classes for drawing fundamentals as well as design software.

2023-Current

Southern Arkansas University Tech

Director of Public Relations & Communications

I've been the Director of Public Relations and Communications at Southern Arkansas University Tech since 2023. This position includes budget management, departmental paperwork, committee participation, contract negotiations, editor of all college publications, higher-level graphic design, photography, management of five websites, the design and building of one website, management of various social media channels, all internal and external communications, and more.

2019-2023

Southern Arkansas University Tech

Communications Designer

I spent four years as a Communications Designer at Southern Arkansas University Tech. This position included the design and printing or ordering of various materials such as flyers, postcards, posters, business cards, banners, and more. I designed ads that were featured in newspapers and magazines, t-shirts, and perforated window decals. I also did photoshoots, event photography, athletic game photography, website content assistance, and social media content assistance.

2015-2024

Freelance

Graphic Designer/Digital Artist

While trying to find steady employment in my field, I got a "day job" and did occasional freelance design work on the side. Now that I am working in my field, I continue to take on projects now and then when I have time to outside of my main job.

2013-2015

Southern Arkansas University

Communication Design - BFA

I attended Southern Arkansas University where I graduated summa cum laude and earned a bachelor degree in Communication Design.

2010-2013

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana

General Education - AA

I attended the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana where I graduated magna cum laude and earned an associate degree in General Education.