all photos by Rachel Hartley-Smith
Creative Thinker and
Project Manager
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With extensive experience as an end-to-end project manager, team-leader, and developer, I can bridge strategy, design, and execution. I combine creative processes and critical thinking to build effective solutions and experiences for customers, learners, and colleagues.
Content Creator with
Tech Savvy
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I bring years of experience as a writer and content creator, combining narrative clarity with creative vision, design expertise, audience awareness, and a sharp eye for detail. I’m comfortable across most major design applications and quick to learn new technologies.
Master Level Education
and Teaching Experience
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With master’s degrees in both Digital Storytelling and Creative Writing, I can create high-level content and stories in multiple mediums. I bring experience as an educator, aware of the needs of educating adults in higher education courses and in professional trainings.
Projects I can build and deliver:
Websites and Digital Systems
Website design, development, and ongoing support for organizations, small businesses, and individuals. I can create clear, engaging web content alongside intuitive, user-centered design, building online stores, resource libraries, and membership platforms that are both functional and meaningful. Includes content strategy, technical and promotional writing, and sharp editing.
Design, Publications, and Photography
Graphic design and visual storytelling across print and digital formats, including logos, marketing materials, infographs, and publications. I can design newsletters, workbooks, magazines, and books—pairing strong layouts with clear, compelling writing. Also includes high-quality photography of objects, people, and places.
Learning and Instructional Design
Curriculum development and instructional design for adult learners, grounded in clear, accessible writing and strong visual structures. I can create engaging course content for Learning Management Systems, including interactive lessons, reflective activities, and well-crafted educational materials that support understanding and participation.
Presentations & Multimedia Storytelling
Presentations and multimedia content designed to communicate ideas with clarity and impact, for both live and asynchronous settings. I can create slide decks, branded visuals, articles, and short-form video—combining strong writing, design expertise, and thoughtful pacing to produce polished, engaging experiences.
Creating stories, systems, and digital experiences that connect people to purpose shapes both my work and how I show up in the world every day. With master’s degrees in Digital Storytelling and Creative Writing and years of experience across content design, writing, web development, photography, course creation and teaching, my work strives to be effective, engaging, and meaningful.
Grounded in a human-centered approach, I can bridge strategy, design, and execution, bringing together technical expertise, an artistic eye, and a genuine desire to build sincere connections.
I’m eager to collaborate with others who share my passion for creativity, learning, and growth. Check out my portfolio (a work in progress) and more detailed bio.
Let’s work together and create something amazing!
How can I help you? I do some freelance work and would love to help my fellow freelancers, artists, organizations, and small businesses! Are you needing help with something you’ve written, a website, an interactive lesson or course, a slide presentation, promotional graphics, or photographs? Send me a quick note through the form below, and I will reply with an email response. Thank you!
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