Carola Cappellari
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Italian Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Visual Communication with Adobe Photoshop CS6
AdobeJun, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Qisetna
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Picture Editor
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Jun 2020 - Present
Qisetna is a nonprofit platform for Syrians aimed at preserving the cultural and oral heritage of Syria. I am responsible for selecting and editing photos, as well as negotiating rights to photos and obtaining permission for publication.
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Freelance Photographer | Contributing Writer
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Sep 2018 - Present
Photography commissions include portraits, behind the scenes, product and editorial photography.Portrait Of Our Times aims to gather educational photographic content and highlight stories that represent the world we live in. Focusing on the work of emerging and independent photographers, POOT seeks to be collaborative within the creative community and aims to provide a platform to reflect and learn from each others’ experiences and views.
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Street Studios
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United Kingdom
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Photography
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1 - 100 Employee
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Photography Studio Assistant
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Dec 2019 - Present
I am responsible for welcoming clients and assisting in setting up photo sessions; the general tidy up and maintenance of the studios; the physical movement of kit, sets, props and product within the studios; operating all on-site equipment to the correct standards; sourcing and ordering props for shoots and updating budget logs with details where required; occasional front office management and routing phone calls.
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Tate
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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700 & Above Employee
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General Assistant
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Nov 2017 - Aug 2020
I developed professional customer service skills according to the set Tate specifications and the ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. I was responsible for recording and processing orders and payments using the POS system; cashing up at the end of the day; stocking shelves with merchandise and keeping knowledge updated on all products. I occasionally assisted in private events held at the Tate Modern and the Tate Britain.
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Horniman Museum and Gardens
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Exhibition and Event Assistant
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Jun 2018 - Oct 2019
During this 15 months programme, I supported a team of ten international artists led by Katie Schwab in the various stages of delivering the exhibition "Stages of Making", from concept and design development to fabrication and installation. I provided contextual information related to the museum's anthropological collection to support concept development and provided photographic records of the events and activities for social media and online publications. I supported the delivery of events and artistic workshops during the summer involving members of the public, including children, families and community groups based in South London.
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Battersea Arts Centre
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United Kingdom
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Archive and Collection Assistant
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Apr 2018 - Jan 2019
I was responsible for assisting the collection manager in the development of the archive, by sorting, numbering and organising photographs, leaflets and posters to ISAD standards.I carried out research at the Wandsworth Heritage Service and at the London Metropolitan Archive to improve contextual information of the archive and to support creative projects at BAC.
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Education
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2021 - 2022
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
Master's degree, Human Rights, Migration and paths of Intercultural Inclusion -
2016 - 2019
University of the Arts London
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Photojournalism and Documentary Photography -
2009 - 2014
Duca D'Aosta - Padua, Italy
Diploma, Psychology, Social Sciences and Education
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