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Saratoga Springs, New York, United States

United States

Northeast, United States

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

United States

• Managed sales and services of freelance photography business.• Establish professional, friendly relationships with clients through internet consulting and meetings.• Work to ensure client’s expectations are met, including mid-event edits, social media coverage.• Continually developing workflows for event, food, product, night sky and portrait photography.• Maintain databases, catalogs and backups of digital images for multiple clients.• Technically proficient with cameras, lenses, lighting and photo/video editing software.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Develop and sustain professional relationships with staff, contractors and building management.• Create and maintain a project management ticket system with Atlassian's JIRA platform.• Serve as first point of contact for staff in need of facilities and maintenance support.• Coordinate and assist contractors and staff in emergency facility situations.• Manage contractors from bid to completion including maintenance contracts.• Create and maintain Microsoft Excel-based databases.• Maintain well-functioning infrastructure across all organization locations.

Fairbanks, Alaska

VENUE is a set of multipurpose rooms that function as a cafe and local goods shop when not being rented for events. Other services include a rentable conference room and photography studio. • Co-managed client relations and sales; prospected, pursued and fostered new contracts.• Assisted with event management including consulting, organizing and execution.• Created, outfitted, and managed off-site meeting space and photography studio.• Displayed and maintained monthly photography exhibits and art galleries.• Produced photography for events, products, food, website content and social media advertising.• Collaborated with Creative Director to create a subscription-based membership service.

Fairbanks, Ak

• Established and maintained client relationships through honest customer service commitments.• Managed rental, consignment, repair and warranty programs including accounts and handling.• Organized events outside of store, i.e. industry classes and photography galleries.• Provided technical support and lessons for camera equipment and software.• Gained advanced knowledge of DSLR, mirrorless, and video cameras; stayed current on tech.

Fairbanks, Alaska

• Guided new and continuing students through degree structures, including CLEP test options.• Provided clerical assistance to the department to aid in the reorganization of student records.• Helped students understand their FERPA rights and a range of issues unrelated to academia.• Promoted available supplementary education programs and workshops.• Instructed new/continuing students on tools available to them including DegreeWorks.• Utilized Ellucian’s Banner Administrative System to update records.

Fairbanks, Alaska

Similar duties as previous position, in addition:• Mentored and advocated for a diverse array of students who have experienced varying levels of adversity. • Assisted with the communication between students and departments.• Logged detailed, organized notes about each student interaction to guarantee efficiency.• Assessed financial aid status and analyzed impact from grades and course withdrawals.• Managed tutor and peer coaching department dedicated to serving SSS students. • Assisted students in filing for their Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).• Submitted numerous appeals including financial aid and credit for prior learning appeals.

Fairbanks, Ak

• Conducted business to business sales involving local, national and international companies.• Established relationships with on/off premise accounts and achieved prime product placement.• Gained understanding of the alcohol industry working with distillery, distributors and consumers.• Encouraged businesses and consumers to contribute to the commerce of Alaska.• Put time and care into introducing consumers and clients to the idea of locally produced products.• Arranged promotional tasting events, created sales opportunities and fulfilled commitments.

Anchorage, Alaska Area

• Coordinated and planned the university’s events for the benefit of the student body.• Drafted press releases, radio spots, and news advertisements. Designed graphics and logos.• Developed radio show designed to inform and expose students to upcoming events.• Revived and chaired “Concert Board;” a group of students elected to diversify talent procurement.

Broadcast Journalism, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Student Activities Office Assistant, Concert Board

Education record

Activities and Societies: Video Yearbook, Senior Video