MAXIMAL PASSION
FOR LIFE & WORK
CONTACT ME
Videography, writing, research, photography, graphic design - all symptoms of my underlying drive to tell stories and help people solve problems and accomplish goals. These skills all come together in my role as a multimedia marketing content creator. I have spent years honing my abilities to be a great asset in driving marketing efforts. I recently added UX/UI design to my skill set. For me, it is always about function over form, because a product is worthless if it doesn't solve a problem. In the end, though, form plays a vital role in conveying professionalism and sparking delight in a way that draws users to a product and establishes trust. And, oh yeah, my other passions are my amazing daughter and trying to be a good, healthy person.
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MAXIMAL SKILLS
HI! I'M RACHEL.
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Team project
Research and development -
App to help those
in a health crisis
My background in Journalism, desktop publishing and marketing led me to UX/UI design. It's a no-brainer really, and it's a whole lot of fun! Check out a few of the products I have created individually and as part of a team.
Team project
Analysis and redesign of nonprofit website
MAXIMAL EFFORT
UX/UI CASE STUDIES
My background in Journalism, desktop publishing and marketing led me to UX/UI design. It's a no-brainer really, and it's a whole lot of fun! Check out a few of the products I have created individually and as part of a team.
Research and development - App to help with moving
Research and development - App to help those in a health crisis
PROFESSIONAL PROJECT
Completion: Mid-August
Link: trinityhutch.org
Videography has become an essential aspect of relating the core principles and benefits of a product, service, or company. For websites and apps, videos can improve SEO, bounce rates, backlinks, and traffic. Here's a sample of my recent videography projects.
MAXIMAL STORYTELLING
VIDEOGRAPHY
Maybe the mediums have changed, but writing is still and will always be an effective form of communication and telling stories. Perhaps more than any other form, writing has the ability to connect with a reader, drawing them into the story and eliciting emotion that can spur action. I believe every person, organization and company has a unique and interesting story that I would be compelled to tell. Here are samples of my recent freelance writing.
Blog
Newspaper
Magazine
Newspaper
MAXIMAL CURIOUSITY
WRITING
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A photo captures a moment like nothing else and can tell the story of your business or organization in an instant. Photographs are a powerful way to help establish and convey your brand's personality and intent. That's why it's important for websites to feature professional, focused and well-edited photographs. Take a look at the photos on your site. What are they saying about your organization?
MAXIMAL VISION
PHOTOGRAPHY
LIBRARY OF MY WORK
MAXIMAL COLLABORATION
KIND WORDS & REFERENCES
Awww!! So sweet! It was definitely worth the $100 I paid to each one of these people to receive such kind words! I'm joking, of course, but I do consider each person here a colleague and a friend. I think the overall message is that I am truly driven to bring my visions to life, and if I need help, I will seek it. I am always prepared to accept a "no" though, because I care about others, and I don't want to be a source of stress. There are many downfalls to being a people pleaser, but I derive joy by sparking joy in others.
Kathy Hanks
Former Hutchinson News and
Hutchinson Magazine Reporter
Rachel Hixson has the ability to dream big. She has an idea and she doesn’t stop until she achieves that image.
Self-driven, she is also very caring and appreciative of those she works with. Rachel embodies Sen. Robert Kennedy’s quote, “There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why? I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?”
Rev. Michael Tomson
Senior Pastor at
Trinity United Methodist Church
This is coming soon ...
Kim Hoskinson
Former Hutchinson News and
Hutchinson Magazine Graphic Designer
Rachel Hixson is like the Energizer Bunny. She will not quit until her goals are achieved. She has a vision for what she wants and has a professional way of pulling everyone she knows on board to help make her ideas a reality.
Amy Bickel
Former Hutchinson News
Reporter and Hutchinson
Magizine writer
I've worked with Rachel Hixson for more than a decade. She not only has an eye for design but is a marketing pro and event planner. Rachel has helped lead many successful projects, and she has a gift for organizing and bringing people together.
David Dove
Former Hutchinson News
Marketing Sales Assistant
Rachel is a creative individual who will think outside the box to design something unique, yet it will fit the needs of her customer. Once she is given a basic idea that she can work with, she will customize it and the final product will be something outstanding. She does great work with a great end result!
Nate Weaver
Former Hutchinson News
Creative Services manager
Rachel Hixson is a dedicated, hard-working and creative powerhouse. What more can I say?
Michael Tomson
Senior Pastor at
Trinity United Methodist Church
P: 785.383.3763
Mike Wyatt
Managing Partner and Attorney
at Mann, Wyatt & Tanksley
P: 620.931.8227
LIBRARY OF MY WORK
I have lain awake at night restless with thoughts of creation. There is something so intensely satisfying about executing a beautiful design. Bringing to life that thing that lives in your head and chest. Scratching a strong itch. I think it's a desire to create perfect order in a chaotic world. Here's a sample of some of my design work.
A bunch of social media posts. (Headshots by me!)
Magazine layout for photo story. (I made the logo too!)
Physical form ... Extensive renovation of foreclosed house.
Graphic animation of logo for church celebrating centennial.
Direct mail booklet for law firm. (Photos by me!)
