Raquel "Rocky" Higine
Based in Austin, TX • Email: rhigine@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Texas Department of State Health Services - Newborn Screening
Website & Communications Specialist
May 2024 - Present
- Maintains the Texas Newborn Screening Program website and associated webpages by keeping links up to date, updating content, and ensuring accessibility of our content.
- Collaborates with subject matter experts to update existing and create new education materials about newborn screening.
- Uses Adobe Creative Cloud applications to create newborn screening collateral for web and print.
Administrative Assistant
Feb 2023 - May 2024
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Newborn Screening Clinical Care Coordination team ensuring smooth operations and efficient workflow.
- Supported managers in onboarding and onboarding processes, including distributing orientation packets, submitting new employee paperwork, and providing coordination with our IT team.
- Entered scanned documents into relevant databases, maintaining data integrity and accessibility.
Austin Books & Comics
Sales Associate
Aug 2022 - Feb 2023
- Provided exceptional customer service by welcoming customers to the store, directing them to specific sections, answering their questions, and facilitating point-of-sale transactions.
- Processed cash, check, and credit card transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained consistent inventory levels by promptly restocking shelves and organizing merchandise to ensure a visually appealing store environment.
The Daily Texan
Editorial Illustrator / Comic Artist
Sept 2018 - May 2022
- Produced captivating illustrations and comics to complement editorial projects, employing diverse artistic techniques to effectively convey ideas, emotions, and narratives.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to ensure seamless publication processes, fostering a cohesive and productive working environment.
- Mentored and supported fellow creative team members, contributing to enhanced workflow efficiency and overall productivity.
Ethics Unwrapped
Production Assistant
Jan 2021 - May 2022
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to produce visually appealing graphics and learning materials.
- Collaborated with team members to produce high-quality visuals and animations for projects.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills to efficiently prioritize tasks and complete projects on schedule.
The University of Texas at Austin
Fine Arts Library Student Associate
Sept 2018 - Mar 2020
- Performed routine clerical work such as basic cataloging with books, periodicals, music scores, and other multimedia.
- Provided comprehensive assistance to patrons offering guidance on library resource utilization and adeptly resolving technological issues.
- Managed circulation desk operations, facilitating seamless lending and retrieval of library-owned materials while delivering exemplary customer service.
Captioning Sr. Student Associate
Mar 2020 - Jan 2021
- Generated meticulously crafted captions for university lectures and supplementary video content, catering to the needs of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community through specialized software applications.
- Conducted thorough reviews and edits of transcripts to ensure precision and adherence to quality standards.
- Demonstrated exceptional typing proficiency, maintaining a consistent accuracy rate at 42 words per minute, while upholding strict confidentiality protocols for all video materials.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin
Aug 2018 - May 2022
Bachelor of Science in Art and Entertainment Technology; Minor in Studio Art