Stephen Hansen Email & Phone Number

Vienna, Virginia, United States

• Specialize in product studio photography, real-estate, portraiture, lifestyle, photo journalism, events, and fine art. • Provide clients with professional images and marketing materials for use in print, ads, and online digital media• Digital photo editing retouching • Provide digital and printed graphic design services• Work directly onsite with clients on large/long term contracts from project estimate, budget management through project completion• Manage employees and outsourcing• Regularly create procedural documentation for employees and vendors to streamline efficiency and enhance end product • Maintain, organize, and managed hundreds of thousands of images and graphic files for easy and efficient retrieval while ensuring proper back up procedures are in place • Extensive knowledge of Real-Estate marketing, photography, and practices in the Washington DC metropolitan area • Credentialed photographer for Operation Homefront, Judge Advocates Association, Sorelle (HSN show), and published in many media/news/magazine worldwide circulations • Expert knowledge of professional grade Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras and equipment

United States

• Video and photo Content Strategy: Execute a comprehensive content strategy aligned with our brand objectives, target audience, and marketing goals.• Content Creation: Conceptualize, plan, and produce compelling video content across various formats, including promotional videos, product demos, interviews, tutorials, and more.• Production Management: Oversee the end-to-end video production process, including scriptwriting, storyboarding, location scouting, scheduling, directing talent, managing post-production and delivery of final product.• Visual and Narrative: Ensure that video content aligns with our brand voice, messaging, and storytelling objectives.• Technical Expertise: Possess a strong understanding of video production techniques, equipment, and editing software to guide and collaborate effectively with videographers and editors.• Content Optimization: Optimize video content for various platforms and channels, ensuring it is visually appealing, engaging, and meets the best practices for video optimization.• Analytics and Reporting: Track and analyze video performance metrics, such as views, engagement, and conversions, and provide regular reports to evaluate the effectiveness of video content initiatives.• Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor analysis, and customer insights to identify new video content opportunities and ensure our content remains relevant and impactful.• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, design, and product, to align video content initiatives with broader marketing campaigns and business objectives.

Clarksburg, Maryland, United States

Create innovative and compelling visuals utilizing Graphic Design, UI Design, Photography, Videography, Drone Footage, etc, for web and social media, PowerPoint presentations, instructional and training materials, brochures, advertisements, tradeshow booths and collateral, vehicle wrap-art, etc.

Gainesville, Virginia, United States

Responsible for the overall creative direction and execution of marketing campaigns, the creative quality of projects, and the operational readiness of the creative team. Lead photography, graphic design, and videography for commercials, cooking shows, and marketing purposes. • Ensure that creative remains at the industry's leading edge• Maintain consistently high standards for the creative team• Guide the professional development of each member of the creative team• Deliver strategic communication solutions that help clients attain their marketing and communications objectives• Collaborate in and contribute to the creative process as a leader of a creative team• Present creative concepts with a strong understanding of the strategy and vision• Lead the process of concept/design and post-production execution• Lead the creative team and build a culture of teamwork and professional development• Direct the activities and professional development of creative team members• Study the creative marketplace and assess work as compared to the very best in the market• Work collaboratively with the account team to assure that internal and client deliverables are professionally executed on time• Assure timely communication among the creative team and other internal and external project team members• Contribute to the strategic and creative development of the agency’s new business development efforts• Manage outside resources, including vendors, photographers, printers, and freelancers• Quality control, including proofing, reviewing, measuring and evaluating staff creative output and project processes.• Continually evaluate, learn, and implement new technologies within the agency and for client campaigns

Ashburn, Va

• Managed Photography, Graphic Design, and Marketing staff• Maintained contracts and vendor relationships for print and marketing requirements• Procures and maintained equipment and perishables for photography studio and equipment• Photographed a high volume of diverse inventory (glass, metal, ceramic, textiles, sculpture, etc.) in a product studio environment• Created and developed visual media from concept through design for web and complete pre press packaging• Created multimedia audio video content• Designed brochures, mailers, flyers, banners, business cards, magazines, and 300 - 400 page catalogs• Developed procedures and protocol for concatenating and formatting database exports directly into Adobe applications to expedite catalog and printed material production• Updated and maintained email lists (mail chimp) and incorporate lists for targeted e/snail mail marketing campaigns• Created and designed social media ads campaigns for multiple departments on multiple platforms• Managed uploads of tens of thousands of images and data across multiple online platforms in an eCommerce environment

Vienna, Va

• Photo retouching and editing• Created composite images from concept through design• Design procedural documentation• Created company logo and branding standards• Designed business cards and mail templates

Fine/Studio Arts/Business

Studied computer graphics, digital imaging, computers, and business.

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