Experience

soona

• United States
• Media Production
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Studio Creative

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Freelance

• Denver, Minneapolis

• Photographer, Retoucher

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  Created promotional imagery for Minneapolis comedy and music groups using various media- physical dioramas, graphic design, digital effects, etc. Scheduled and conducted photo shoots Followed photo guidelines dictated by artists and theaters Created project estimates and invoices Equipment and software: Nikon D7000 & Canon 5D Mkiii Various lenses and lighting Adobe Creative Suite G-Suite Created promotional imagery for Minneapolis comedy and music groups using various media- physical dioramas, graphic design, digital effects, etc. Scheduled and conducted photo shoots Followed photo guidelines dictated by artists and theaters Created project estimates and invoices Equipment and software: Nikon D7000 & Canon 5D Mkiii Various lenses and lighting Adobe Creative Suite G-Suite



HelloFresh

• Germany
• Consumer Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Food Photographer

  • Oct 2019 - Sep 2020

  Responsible for photographing meal kit steps and final hero shots for recipe cards, website, and social media for the HelloFresh, Green Chef, and EveryPlate brands Work closely with chefs and stylists to create beautiful, appetizing imagery Adapt quickly to changes and updates, and stay receptive to feedback from stakeholders Follow SOP guidelines for handling files and post-production Responsible for photographing meal kit steps and final hero shots for recipe cards, website, and social media for the HelloFresh, Green Chef, and EveryPlate brands Work closely with chefs and stylists to create beautiful, appetizing imagery Adapt quickly to changes and updates, and stay receptive to feedback from stakeholders Follow SOP guidelines for handling files and post-production



Sigma Beauty

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Photographer, Producer, Photo/Video Lead

  • Mar 2016 - Apr 2018

  Styled, photographed and edited a wide array of beauty products for e-commerce, signage, and social media on a daily basis Photographed and assisted on model shoots Filmed and edited video for makeup tutorials and promotional videos Organized the daily tasks of the photo and video team Produced makeup campaigns; hired models from local agencies, organized budgets, schedules and call sheets, purchased/returned props and wardrobe, arranged meals and craft services… Show more Styled, photographed and edited a wide array of beauty products for e-commerce, signage, and social media on a daily basis Photographed and assisted on model shoots Filmed and edited video for makeup tutorials and promotional videos Organized the daily tasks of the photo and video team Produced makeup campaigns; hired models from local agencies, organized budgets, schedules and call sheets, purchased/returned props and wardrobe, arranged meals and craft services, etc. Worked directly with the Marketing and Social Media teams to create appropriate content for newsletters and Instagram/Facebook Attended/led meetings with the photo/video team, Creative team, and management teams Maintained Digital Asset Management system Kept a clean and organized photo studio on a regular basis Checked out and returned product from Quality Control Equipment and software: Canon 5D Mark III, various lenses Capture One Photoshop Lightroom Premiere G-Suite Show less Styled, photographed and edited a wide array of beauty products for e-commerce, signage, and social media on a daily basis Photographed and assisted on model shoots Filmed and edited video for makeup tutorials and promotional videos Organized the daily tasks of the photo and video team Produced makeup campaigns; hired models from local agencies, organized budgets, schedules and call sheets, purchased/returned props and wardrobe, arranged meals and craft services… Show more Styled, photographed and edited a wide array of beauty products for e-commerce, signage, and social media on a daily basis Photographed and assisted on model shoots Filmed and edited video for makeup tutorials and promotional videos Organized the daily tasks of the photo and video team Produced makeup campaigns; hired models from local agencies, organized budgets, schedules and call sheets, purchased/returned props and wardrobe, arranged meals and craft services, etc. Worked directly with the Marketing and Social Media teams to create appropriate content for newsletters and Instagram/Facebook Attended/led meetings with the photo/video team, Creative team, and management teams Maintained Digital Asset Management system Kept a clean and organized photo studio on a regular basis Checked out and returned product from Quality Control Equipment and software: Canon 5D Mark III, various lenses Capture One Photoshop Lightroom Premiere G-Suite Show less



Food Works, Inc.

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager, Personal Assistant

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

  Worked as the Personal Assistant to celebrity chef and TV personality Andrew Zimmern Arranged all travel, accommodations, recipes, dossiers, budgets, etc. and procured all equipment/ingredients needed for national food festivals Traveled with AZ to manage on location at food festivals and local events Photographed candids at festivals and helped create a Digital Asset Management system to organize hundreds of thousands of photographs Arranged all necessary details… Show more Worked as the Personal Assistant to celebrity chef and TV personality Andrew Zimmern Arranged all travel, accommodations, recipes, dossiers, budgets, etc. and procured all equipment/ingredients needed for national food festivals Traveled with AZ to manage on location at food festivals and local events Photographed candids at festivals and helped create a Digital Asset Management system to organize hundreds of thousands of photographs Arranged all necessary details for speaking engagements and events Met with vendors about merchandise/promotional materials Handled personal affairs and tasks on a daily basis Show less Worked as the Personal Assistant to celebrity chef and TV personality Andrew Zimmern Arranged all travel, accommodations, recipes, dossiers, budgets, etc. and procured all equipment/ingredients needed for national food festivals Traveled with AZ to manage on location at food festivals and local events Photographed candids at festivals and helped create a Digital Asset Management system to organize hundreds of thousands of photographs Arranged all necessary details… Show more Worked as the Personal Assistant to celebrity chef and TV personality Andrew Zimmern Arranged all travel, accommodations, recipes, dossiers, budgets, etc. and procured all equipment/ingredients needed for national food festivals Traveled with AZ to manage on location at food festivals and local events Photographed candids at festivals and helped create a Digital Asset Management system to organize hundreds of thousands of photographs Arranged all necessary details for speaking engagements and events Met with vendors about merchandise/promotional materials Handled personal affairs and tasks on a daily basis Show less



Freelance

• Orlando, Florida Area

• Producer, Production Coordinator, Various Roles

  • Apr 2001 - Sep 2012

  Managed all aspects of production for reality TV seasons/specials (CMT, A&E, Discovery Channel), commercials (Epcot, Subway, YMCA), large and small-scale photo shoots, viral/music videos, live theater shows, and independent films. Worked with agencies and directors to create and pitch initial presentation, coordinated 50+ talent and casting, kept 30+ crew happy and on schedule, booked travel for field crews, rented and tested equipment, collected payroll and petty cash… Show more Managed all aspects of production for reality TV seasons/specials (CMT, A&E, Discovery Channel), commercials (Epcot, Subway, YMCA), large and small-scale photo shoots, viral/music videos, live theater shows, and independent films. Worked with agencies and directors to create and pitch initial presentation, coordinated 50+ talent and casting, kept 30+ crew happy and on schedule, booked travel for field crews, rented and tested equipment, collected payroll and petty cash, relayed/transcribed field notes, arranged/tracked deliverables and drives, created postmortems, and so much more. Show less Managed all aspects of production for reality TV seasons/specials (CMT, A&E, Discovery Channel), commercials (Epcot, Subway, YMCA), large and small-scale photo shoots, viral/music videos, live theater shows, and independent films. Worked with agencies and directors to create and pitch initial presentation, coordinated 50+ talent and casting, kept 30+ crew happy and on schedule, booked travel for field crews, rented and tested equipment, collected payroll and petty cash… Show more Managed all aspects of production for reality TV seasons/specials (CMT, A&E, Discovery Channel), commercials (Epcot, Subway, YMCA), large and small-scale photo shoots, viral/music videos, live theater shows, and independent films. Worked with agencies and directors to create and pitch initial presentation, coordinated 50+ talent and casting, kept 30+ crew happy and on schedule, booked travel for field crews, rented and tested equipment, collected payroll and petty cash, relayed/transcribed field notes, arranged/tracked deliverables and drives, created postmortems, and so much more. Show less



Hard Rock International

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Photographer/Retoucher

  • Mar 2011 - Aug 2012

  Photographed and retouched high-value memorabilia for documentation and brochures Styled artist clothing, instruments, and memorabilia for photo shoots Photographed and retouched merchandise for the Hard Rock e-commerce website Worked closely with the warehouse staff to ensure proper handling of all memorabilia Worked independently on a daily basis to create an updated content library Used company guidelines to properly code and title all… Show more Photographed and retouched high-value memorabilia for documentation and brochures Styled artist clothing, instruments, and memorabilia for photo shoots Photographed and retouched merchandise for the Hard Rock e-commerce website Worked closely with the warehouse staff to ensure proper handling of all memorabilia Worked independently on a daily basis to create an updated content library Used company guidelines to properly code and title all content Maintained a Digital Asset Management system for thousands of photos Show less Photographed and retouched high-value memorabilia for documentation and brochures Styled artist clothing, instruments, and memorabilia for photo shoots Photographed and retouched merchandise for the Hard Rock e-commerce website Worked closely with the warehouse staff to ensure proper handling of all memorabilia Worked independently on a daily basis to create an updated content library Used company guidelines to properly code and title all… Show more Photographed and retouched high-value memorabilia for documentation and brochures Styled artist clothing, instruments, and memorabilia for photo shoots Photographed and retouched merchandise for the Hard Rock e-commerce website Worked closely with the warehouse staff to ensure proper handling of all memorabilia Worked independently on a daily basis to create an updated content library Used company guidelines to properly code and title all content Maintained a Digital Asset Management system for thousands of photos Show less