Hello, I’m Raquela

Hey, I’m Raquela Silva — a graphic designer & photographer based in Tyler, Tx.

I specialize in visual storytelling through bold branding, thoughtful layouts, and candid photography.

Experience

Graphic Designer and Marketing Assistant @IPATA  /  Jan 25 to Present

– I support the marketing need of the company, with a focus on creative development, layout
design, and copy writing
– I am responsible for layout and updates to company marketing materials, including
presentations, brochures, emails, infographics, corporate templates, and the corporate website

Front End Manager  @  Super 1 Foods  /  Jan 24 to Present 

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Photographer Intern  @  Bella Baby /  Jan 24 to Apr 24

– Capture professional portraits of newborns in a hospital setting, this required strong technical
photography skills, excellent client interaction, and the ability to handle delicate situations
with new borns while presenting photography packages, completing on-site photo editing in a
timely manner, and closing sales
– This position involved a combination of artistic vision and salesmanship, with a heavy
emphasis on capturing precious moments of new borns in a hospital environment

After School Teacher  @  Creative Kids Day Care /  Mar 23 to Dec 23

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Classroom Teacher @  Tyler ISD /  Aug 21 to Jan 23

– As a classroom teacher I taught 5th grade math and science, as well as 3rd grade science
– Planning and delivering engaging lessons aligned with curriculum, assessing student progress
through assignments and tests, managing classroom environment, providing individualized
instruction, communicating with parents, and staying updated on teaching methods to cater to
diverse learners; requiring strong communication, subject matter expertise, and the ability to
create a positive learning atmosphere

IDD Service Coordinator @  The Andrews Center /  Jan 21 to Aug 21

– Assisted people with intellectual disabilities in achieving their personal goals
-As the service coordinator I assisted consumers in 5 counties in accessing medical, social,
educational and other appropriate services and supports that will help that individual achieve a
quality of life and community participation that is acceptable to the individual

Nonprofit Leadership Intern  @  The Borgen Project (Remote)  /  Oct 20 to Jan 21

– Call and email Congress/Government weekly                                                                                          – Learn how to use Applicant Tracking Software                                                                                        – Mobilize others to email Congress/Government                                                                              – Implement a marketing campaign

Education

A.S Visual Communications  @  Tyler Junior College /  2023 to 2025

B.A Psychology  @  University of North Texas /  2019 to 2020

A.A Psychology  @  Tyler Junior College /  2015 to 2019

 High School  @  Early College Highschool /  2015 to 2019