Arden "A" Scott Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

I oversee all aspects of photo production for a variety of television shows for Food Network and HGTV. ⭐ Produce photo shoots on-location and in-studio to create content for print, web, and broadcast⭐ Create contracts, negotiate rates, and deadlines for all comissioned phoot shoots.⭐Select, retouch/ edit images, organize files and make content accessible for requesting teams⭐ Oversee projects with in-house and external photo retouchers⭐Source and maintain a list of vendors throughout the US⭐ Manage multiple projects simultaneously from development to final delivery⭐Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate photo production, talent approvals, contract development and more.⭐Provide creative direction and feedback for photographers⭐Manage archiving and storage of all assets to internal Digital Asset Management system.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Photo producer and advertising photographer specializing in stills and motion of food, lifestyle, and agricultural. ➡️ Produced, scheduled and implemented all production aspects for 100+ photo and video projects, ensuring delivery within budget.➡️ Determined project budgets to estimate and manage overall project costs, working with project budgets of up to 80k+.➡️ Coordinated and executed a series of 38 still and motion shoots for Hello Alice in 6 cities over the course of 10 months, ensuring delivery of assets within budget and on time. ➡️ Photo editing and video post production management➡️ Developed network of production partners nationally.Clients include: Rice Select, Fleming's Steakhouse, Hello Alice, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The Washington Post.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

➡️ Managed and coached team of 12 photo and video creatives. ➡️ Supported creative team, crew, and talent on 200+ shoots/month➡️ Ensured shoot success via pre-production, production, and post-production support ➡️ Created and reviewed shoot schedules, production plans, and managed production process and timeline for studio.➡️ Oversaw studio with monthly revenue of up to 375k

Houston, Tx

Grant recipient for my project, The Hands That Feed, which documents the day to day lives of the people that feed Houston, TX. Highlighting the diversity of the farmers and ranchers and their operations, the photos capture the lives of the people that work tirelessly to feed a city of over 2 million.This project seeks to help Houstonians connect with, appreciate, and learn about the hands that feed them.

Remote

I wrote and photographed digital and print articles for Edible Houston

Pasadena, Ca

Developed the online presence for an organic super spice start-up. • Planned, styled, executed and edited food photography and video shorts• Developed all recipes for test kitchen series and recipes• Wrote and edited copy for website, white pages, social media posts, newsletters, and blogs • Partnered with graphic designer to plan, create and develop all visual social media content • Monitored and evaluated success of campaigns

Houston, Tx

Developed Hope Farms showcase and training center in the heart of Houston's historic Sunnyside neighborhood. The farm uses organic methods to generate significant crops in the midst of one of the city's largest food deserts. Hope Farms partners with U.S. veterans as farmer trainees in a year-long program teaching sustainable horticulture, financial literacy, accounting, banking and business planning to support the new entrepreneurs as they establish and grow their own enterprisesThe goal of the project is to establish a robust urban agriculture and local produce distribution system to ensure that tasty, affordable, fresh food choices are available to everyone.

• Assist with development of professional L-1 and E-2 visa business plans for customers• Design and implement Google AdWords and SEO online marketing program• Monitor success of Google AdWord campaigns utilizing Moz and Google Analytics

Pennington, Nj

Assisted with harvest, packout, weed management, and transplanting

Stockton, Nj

Assisting in the development and management of Forrest Green Plantscapes Corporate Vegetable Garden program.Responsibilities include: -Write program training guidelines, human resource manuals, and other business documents-Manage communication with corporate clients-Write proposals and quotes for potential clients-Working alongside the Forrest Green Plantscapes team to identify program development goals, and assist with plan coordination and execution.

Titusville, Nj

Managed operations 26 acre certified organic diversified vegetable farm that sold all produce through on and off-site farmers markets. Co-managed for first 2 seasons and became sole farm manager for 2014 season. Brought farm into profitability for first time in its history in 2013 with a 25% increase in revenue. Maintained profitability in 2014 season. Responsibilities Included:• Planning and executing all aspects of farm operations as directed by farm owners.• Hiring and managing 4-8 paid staff and volunteers daily, budget planning, record keeping, and inventory management• Developed official volunteer, hiring, and employee review related documents• All farm planning, Soil and nutrient management, Greenhouse management, Pest and disease control, Irrigation management, hoop house construction.• Operation and care for all equipment, property care and maintenance• Developed all social media posts

Cold Spring, Ny

Participated in greenhouse management, seed bed preparation, planting, compost management, sustainable weed management and pest control, working with a draft horse, and record keeping.

Healdsburg, Ca

Assisted with seed starting, propagation and greenhouse management, harvesting, weeding, end of season field preparations/cover crop seeding, operating Italian BCS walk behind tractor for bed cultivation, and farmers' market sales. Assisted with livestock care for Nigerian Dwarf goats and flock of chickens, hand milking, prenatal goat care and assistance with births. Prepared all yogurt and soft cheese products for CSA members.

Pasadena, Ca

• Supervised, interviewed and trained team of 35 volunteers. • Developed comprehensive volunteer management and training program.• Developed and wrote volunteer management manual and volunteer and staff training documents. • Managed all food donations and purchases to feed over 200 families each week.• Planned and implemented onsite garden, nutrition and gleaning programs• Outreached to local organizations to solicit donations and market volunteer opportunities.

Pasadena, Ca

•Provided case management services to adults with severe and persisting mental illnesses.•Developed encouraging and professional relationships with clients and lead skills development groups. •Provided crisis and symptom management.

Cochabomba, Bolivia

Remote

• Presented informational seminars and facilitated discussions in small and large group settings.• Developed strong work ethic, self-initiative, multitasking and organizational abilities.• Outreached to and networked with a broad range of GLBTQ organizations, groups, open and affirming churches in Los Angeles.