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New York, United States

New York, United States

- Ensure all product is documented with special attention to color accuracy. - Provides retouching and post-production services alongside file management. - Handles art, and styles property through various forms of rigging and prop use.- Contributes to administrative duties relevant to studio operations.- Provides direction on company wide standards and trains new talent.

- Manages and executes the production of photographic content including: stories and editorials, stop motion animations, and still life product photography. - Schedules shoots, sources talent, and scouts locations and props.- Works with clients to uphold brand consistency by following imaging standards such as lighting, composition, color, and subject matter.- Supports and contributes to Creative and Art Direction when needed.- Responsible for managing and maintaining an image archive.- Works in both studio and location settings with experience as a digital technician and handles personal studio space by overseeing maintenance of all equipment. - Is able to work on post production, such as retouching, composting, and graphic design.

New York, United States

- Built upon the brand’s existing guidelines to create a more refined visual identity that translated consistently across all media. - Directed a team of developers and designers to create a new website with special attention to UX-based features, custom imagery, and user retention.- Produced, photographed, styled, and retouched imagery. Worked as the in-house graphic designer, with an emphasis on identity.- Lead creative development across all channels, including in store. - Laid the foundation for the marketing department, and implemented multi-funnel strategies across all platforms.

New York City Metropolitan Area

- Conceptualized, produced, and executed all creative assets for the brand.- Worked as the in-house photographer, retoucher, and graphic designer.- Developed marketing strategies across all platforms, with emphasis on social media advertisement and restructuring company email tactics.- Lead a company wide rebrand, developing an identity by implementing visual strategies, maintaining guidelines, and streamlining asset production.- Created all graphic elements used across all platforms, including logo redesign, packaging design, and in store visual elements.- Redesigned the company’s approach to stock management and organization.- Contributed to product design by utilizing feedback and trend forecasting.- Orchestrated the brick and mortar store opening, from interior design to events.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Greater New York City Area

- Analyzed social channels and researches industry related topics to create targeted content.- Used analytics to guide performance and lead social campaigns.- Created a social calendar and schedules posts using digital publishing platforms.- Engaged with the community to establish a presence.- Coordinated with Brand Manager to create sponsored content.- On staff photographer and graphic designer.- Wrote and created editorial content for the website.

Brooklyn, New York

- Worked with founder to rebrand the company from top to bottom by creating and maintaining visual standards across all platforms.- Oversee all visuals including site content and design, social media, and collaborative projects.- Handles all social media planning and posting as well as brand outreach and influencer management.- Executes photo production and sees it through to completion.- Manages all retouching and post production.

New York, New York

- Retouch all imagery, including cropping, exposure, color, product retouching, etc..- Ensure quality control, maintain consistency so all imagery is on-par with company branding. - Maintain a digital archive for all files handled.

New York, New York

- Lead rebranding efforts including creating and implementing visual guidelines, planning marketing initiatives and overseeing website development. - Was responsible for managing a creative team of graphic designers, illustrators, as well as leading the marketing team. - Executed concepts through completion including producing, shooting, retouching, and archiving, and managed internal and external creative teams. - Created all posts to social media, newsletters, ads, and the website. Tracked engagement and growth.- Managed company studio space by overseeing maintenance of all equipment.- Handled all post production, including retouching, file management, and archiving.

New York, New York

- Established new branding and creative guidelines for all assets and visuals. - Lead a team of graphic designers, illustrators, and editorial staff to maintain brand guidelines. - Managed and produced promotional imagery for social media. Including branded content for collaborations.- Worked with Creatives to concept new content across multiple platforms.- Directed video crews and worked with film editors on motion assets in addition to creating stop motion animations.- Researched latest fashion trends, and kept up to date with the industry as a whole.- Was in charge of marketing calendar and event coordination.

New York, New York

- Responsible for opening and closing the boutique.- Managed stock, pricing, and tagging.- Collected and handled deposits and transaction information at end of day. - Handled operational procedures, cashiers, and provides customer with assistance.- Cleaned the boutique and keeps space organized and functional.- In charge of visuals and maintained all displays. - Provided flexibility in schedule when needed.- Received and tracked deliveries.- Checked and responded to email and phone messages.

Greater New York City Area

- Served as Key Holder for the boutique, handled POS and after-sale customer service initiatives, and helped manage store inventory. - Assisted in managing stock, and writing condition reports for item transfers.- Achieved store and personal sales goals by building and maintaining client books. - Studied leather care and other product knowledge to inform customers.- Worked to establish and maintain shop’s aesthetic.

Costa Mesa, South Coast Plaza

- Responsible for creating excellent client relationships while supporting their personal style.- Required to attend events and represent the department at all times.- Provided clients with product knowledge and care instructions for proper utilization of items. - Maintained a client book and informed established customers about upcoming events and products.- Consistently met or exceeded sales quotas.

- Sourced, authenticated, and restored items requested by clients. - Coordinated the buying and selling of high-end handbags. - Gave product knowledge and made recommendations to clients. - Provided appraisals and proposals for clients.

Laguna Beach, California

- Catalogued, photographed, and created condition reports for all items.- Researched, cataloged, and appraised and all items.- Shot imagery for catalogue, marketing, and web. - Prepared handbag lots for outside auctions.- Crafted window displays and curated collections for showings, events, private sales.- Helped with catalogue layout and design for web.- Assisted customers and showroom visitors.

Pasadena, Ca

- Taught students proper photo printing and editing techniques.- Helped students understand lessons inside and outside of class.- Created handouts for assignments, kept track of records, and kept files organized.- Critiqued students on final images and works in progress.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Photography

Activities and Societies: Fashion Photographer- Majoring in photography with emphasis in advertising and creative direction. - Have been.

Master'S Degree, Fashion Photography

Diploma, Visual Arts

Activities and Societies: yearbookEmphasized on portfolio building and technical skills; illustration, graphic design, and installation.