Rachel
McGreal
University of Illinois
Agricultural Communications
About Me
Hello there! My name is Rachel McGreal and I am currently a sophomore at the University of Illinois. I am studying Agricultural Communications with a concentration in Journalism and a minor in Food and Environmental Sciences. I grew up in a small central Illinois town called Chatsworth.
At the University of Illinois, I am a member of the Illini Equine Rescue Society and Secretary of Illini Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT). I am also Vice President of the National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow organization. My career aspirations include agricultural photography and videography.
Work Experience
Intern, Farm Credit Illinois Marketplace Engagement Department
March 2021 - Present
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Writing press releases and newsletters
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Assisting the production team with photography and videography
Videographer, College of ACES Undergraduate Recruitment
August 2020 - December 2020
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Filming virtual tours of ACES buildings
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Editing virtual tours in iMovie
Videographer, Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations at University of Illinois
June 2020 - July 2020
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Filming virtual tours for cultural houses on campus
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Editing virtual tours in iMovie
Videography Intern, HDFS Undergraduate Recruitment and Retention
June 2020 - July 2020
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Filming a promotional video for the Department of Human Development and Family Studies
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Video editing in iMovie
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Creating virtual tour videos for two cultural houses on campus
Event Photographer, University of Illinois College of Education
April 2020
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Photographing a conference for Illinois teachers
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Helping conference attendees feel comfortable and natural being photographed
Receptionist, Gies Department of Accountancy
January 2020 - Present
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Communicating between students and their academic advisors
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Assisting students regarding advising and appointments
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Completing errands for office staff and answering phone calls
Student Ambassador, St. John's Catholic Newman Center
September 2019 - September 2020
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Guiding tours of the residence hall to potential residents
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Engaging in marketing campaigns
Seasonal Worker, Nu Ag Technology/McGreal Farms
2016 - Present
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Performing maintenance on and operating farm equipment
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Designing and updating the business website
Education
Expected May 2023
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications, Concentration in Journalism, Minor in Food and Environmental Sciences
Contact Me
604 East Armory Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
Tel: 815-674-3464