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Rachael Hagglund

Livingston,MT

Summary

Multi-talented creative with a focus on slow fashion and an intentional and earth-conscious lifestyle, known for proven success with the creation of marketing campaign content for slow-fashion brands focusing on environmental stewardship. With a focus on listening and relationship building as well as an understanding of what clients need, this creates success over multiple mediums for achieving fun and engaging projects and collaborations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

UGC Content Creation

Freelance-writers
Livingston, MT
04.2024 - Current
  • Create, edited, and published content for webpages, emails, and social media channels.
  • Developed content strategies for digital campaigns and initiatives.
  • Executed content based on assignments from the influencer coordinator.
  • Created engaging, brand-relevant content for social media channels.
  • Collaborated with designers and other creatives on digital projects.
  • Clients include Christy Dawn, Made by Minga, Spil Kids.

Designer

Self-employed; Daughter of the Mountain
Livingston, Montana
10.2023 - Current
  • Constructed and styled garments by hand and by machine for a small-scale clothing line. Sourced textiles and materials with a zero-waste ethic.
  • Created designs for seasonal collections, researching trends to inform design decisions.
  • Coordinated photo shoots of finished products for social media and branding.
  • Coordinated models, moodboards, props and shot lists.
  • Built relationships with boutique buyers both locally and nationally, including Cactus Blossom Collective, Biome Slow Craft, and The Wild Heart.

Reiki Practioner

Self-employed
Richmond, VA
05.2017 - 10.2022
  • Utilized meditation, guided imagery and reiki with clients.
  • Served all clients but specifically pregnant and postpartum clients offering Reiki as a complementary service to birth doula work.
  • Advised clients on self-care practices that can be used between treatments in order to maximize results from their sessions.
  • Assisted in developing a wellness plan for clients that included lifestyle modifications and other wellness practices, such as yoga, massage, acupuncture, or traditional therapy modalities.
  • Collaborated with other practitioners, including birth and postpartum doulas, midwives, and mental health providers, providing complementary services within my clinic setting.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, collecting payments, and designing and coordinating email and social media marketing.

Birth Doula

Self-employed
Richmond, VA
01.2012 - 10.2022
  • Developed individualized birth plans and provided emotional support to expectant parents.
  • Created an inclusive environment that welcomed diverse family structures into the birthing experience regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
  • Accompanied clients to prenatal appointments and advocated on their behalf when needed.
  • Supported families in making informed decisions regarding medical interventions.
  • Guided families through the labor process by providing evidence-based information about options available to them.
  • Provided physical comfort measures such as massage, counter-pressure, and hip squeezes during labor.
  • Educated families on birth options, positive strategies, and unique health issues.
  • Offered emotional guidance to help couples navigate challenging conversations related to childbirth preferences.
  • Coached clients on relaxation techniques that reduce stress levels before and during birth, as well as utilized yoga and reiki techniques to holistically support the whole family.
  • Collaborated with community health programs to increase knowledge of available birthing methods and educate families.
  • Collaborated with doctors, midwives, and hospital staff to support clients in achieving a satisfying and safe birth.

Education

Master of Arts - Creative Writing

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05-2018

Bachelor of Arts - English: Creative Writing

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
01-2012

Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts

Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Content Creation
  • Content Curation
  • Digital Advertising
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Effective Communication

Certification

  • DONA trained birth doula
  • 200- Registered Yoga Teacher
  • Prenatal Registered Yoga Teacher
  • Nusta Paqo Energy Medicine
  • Reiki

Affiliations

  • horseback riding
  • hiking
  • foraging and herbalism

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

UGC Content Creation

Freelance-writers
04.2024 - Current

Designer

Self-employed; Daughter of the Mountain
10.2023 - Current

Reiki Practioner

Self-employed
05.2017 - 10.2022

Birth Doula

Self-employed
01.2012 - 10.2022

Master of Arts - Creative Writing

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Arts - English: Creative Writing

University of Mary Washington

Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts

Pratt Institute

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