Melanie Barest Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

New York, New York, United States

- Capturing and editing "beauty shots" of inventory around NYC for sales requests from clients- Photo editing (replacing posters, superimposing two or more shots, correcting colors, etc.)- Portfolio: the process of archiving all of JCDecaux's digital imagery, including malls, airports, and streets.- Assist Staff Photographer in photographing JCDecaux inventory in the NYC market.- Assist the Graphics Department in various projects as needed, based on skillset.

-Collaborated with a team of designers and developers to design a new logo and website for Tatum robotics-Conducted user testing with DeafBlind members to test accessibility and intuitive features-Analyzed and revised work based on weekly critiques and client feedback-Produced and presented weekly deliverables at client meetings-Attended and documented weekly client, internal and one-on-one meetings

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

-Screened applications and executed interviews for general makeup artist position-Researched and curated mood board based on weekly Editorial board meetings-Conducted meetings with team to assign articles and discuss spreads-Directed hair and makeup for three major spreads in bi-annual issue

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

-Organized and maintained in-office Materials Library of fabric samples-Directed client site measures, installation and managed vendor communication-Sourced custom fabrics, trims, furniture and wallpaper for clients based on schemes- Created Design Decks showcasing potential schemes to be presented to clients- Prioritize daily and ongoing tasks from day to day based on clientele schedule

Rye, New York, United States

-Enforced pool policies and communicated them correctly to patrons-Checked and maintained pool PH and Chlorine levels six times a day-Maintained pool deck and organized proper guard rotation throughout shifts-Provided personalized individual swimming instruction for children ages 2-14 through verbal communication and skill demonstration-Planned future lessons with parents to further skill growth

-Collaborate with creative directors and models on photoshoots to create looks in alignment with the creative direction -Design looks based on individual clientele inquiry and presented them through trial runs-Document and collect feedback on my services to further advertise and acquire clients-Create package services for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, parties and solo shoots

-Negotiated and compared price points to other sellers-Created prototypes based on client acquisition-Researched products and contemporary styles-Maintained communication with clients about the status of the product-Created, documented, packaged, and delivered product

White Plains, New York, United States

-Created and instructed choreography with participants ages 2-16-Assessed class skill level and organized a class routine-Observed students and provided proper corrections to maximize improvement and technique-Collaborated with other instructors to learn choreography quickly to effectively demonstrate to class participants

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Design And Applied Arts

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Songwriters Club, Va'ad Social Media Coordinator