rachel knowles

communications architect

About

Rachel Knowles is the Communications Architect on the Marketing Team at Flavorman and its sister companies, Moonshine University and Stave & Thief Society. Prior to this role, she spent three years in multiple internships to develop her skill set in the Communications & Public Relations realm. She holds an MA in English from the University of Louisville, as well as a BA in English with a minor in Communications from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Country

united states

City

louisville

Industry

public relations and communications

Skill

writing, editing, strategic communication, social media, public relations, media relations, marketing, copywriting, creative strategy, press releases, blogging, search engine optimization, computer proficiency, research, analysis, event management, event planning, google analytics, microsoft office, wordpress, canva, salesforce, communication, critical thinking, leadership, management, teamwork, time management, problem solving, client relations, public speaking, storytelling, customer service, content writing, media strategy, media outreach, pitching media, multicultural awareness, organization, interviewing skills, listening, creativity, hootsuite, weebly, wix, cision, meltwater, adobe creative cloud, sitecore, raiser's edge, creativity skills, organization skills, teaching, digital photography, budgeting

Experience

communications architect

moonshine university

2019-6 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

communications architect

stave & thief society

2019-6 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

composition instructor

university of louisville

2018-8 - 2019-5 · 10 mos

public relations intern

tandem public relations & marketing

2018-8 - 2019-5 · 10 mos

* Write and edit engaging press releases, pitches, media advisories, and other communication materials for a diverse range of clients * Assist with strategic media outreach and list development * Assist with team and client editorial, branding, and strategy sessions * Perform industry research for key client projects * Monitor and archive client media coverage in a comprehensive database * Assist with other tasks related to agency administration and day-to-day operations

writing center tutor

university of louisville

2017-8 - 2018-5 · 10 mos

graduate teaching assistant

university of louisville

2017-8 - 2019-5 · 1 yr 10 mos

communications intern

make-a-wish® illinois

2015-8 - 2015-12 · 5 mos

* Write and edit engaging communications materials for internal and external audiences, including press releases, newsletters, Wish Stories and other works * Interview Wish children and their families for communications materials * Assist with strategic media outreach * Maintain and update key parts of the foundation’s website, including the events calendar * Monitor and archive client media coverage in a comprehensive database * Assist with other tasks related to the communications department and day-to-day operations

communications architect

flavorman

2019-6 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

media assistant

council on tall buildings and urban habitat

2016-1 - 2017-7 · 1 yr 7 mos

* Write and edit engaging communications materials for internal and external audiences, including media and stakeholders in the tall building industry * Create original content for the Council's numerous annual publications * Compose and publish CTBUH web content, including Global News, In the Media, and Event Reports * Post regular updates and Council news to social media * Track and archive tall building news in a comprehensive database * Assist with other tasks related to the communications department and day-to-day operations

Education

university of louisville

writing

2017-1 - 2019-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

university of illinois at chicago

english

2013-1 - 2017-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Honors College (5 semesters). * Deans List (5 semesters). * Tutoring, UIC Writing Center (1 semester). Responsible for assisting students with brainstorming, writing, and editing papers from any academic discipline. * Teacher's Assistant, Honors College Freshman Seminar (1 semester). Responsible for meeting professor weekly to discuss lesson plans, preparing handouts and other course materials, and attending class weekly to assist professor in lesson. * Lambda Zeta Chi Sorority (3 semesters). Required to attend weekly chapter meetings, study hours, philanthropy and service events, and social events. Held 2 positions (listed below). * Philanthropy Chair (2 semesters). Responsible for proposing service/philanthropy ideas, scheduling, organizing, and leading events, and recording volunteer hours and fundraising amounts. * Public Relations Representative (2 semesters). Responsible for maintaining website, creating social media posts, and photographing events. Activities and Societies: Honors College, Deans List, Tutoring, Teacher's Assistant, Lambda Zeta Chi Sorority