Experience

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  SEEN Magazine

  • Greater Detroit Area

  • Photographer/ Videographer

    • Mar 2017 - Sep 2019
    • Greater Detroit Area

    I was a photographer and videographer for the luxury magazine's print publication that is published at the beginning of every month and also produced content for their website. I shot several series for them including, 'SEEN in the Kitchen', 'SEEN in the Closet', 'Behind the SEEN', 'SEEN in Rosemarie's Kitchen' and so on.

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  Facing Change: Documenting America

  • Detroit

  • Fellow

    • May 2017 - Sep 2017
    • Detroit

    Facing Change: Documenting Detroit is an organization that focuses on capturing stories surrounding social and economical issues within the city of Detroit. I was one of 16 Fellows in the program. I shot and produced a documentary photo series and short video titled, 'Rebirth of LaTanya' which focuses on a woman's journey out of the Detroit homeless community into her new home. My work was presented at Photoville in Dumbo, Brooklyn as well as Dlectricity in Detroit. During this time I also had photographs of mine published in the Detroit Free Press.

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  The Press of Atlantic City

  • Atlantic City, New Jersey

  • Photojournalist

    • Nov 2015 - May 2017
    • Atlantic City, New Jersey

    I was sent on three to four assignments daily varying from breaking news, press conferences, sports, cuisine, formal portraits, real estate and long term photo stories. At every assignment, I shot video and my photo assignments were submitted quickly for deadline with detailed captions. I created episode segments for the newspaper’s television show, ‘-30-’ aired every Thursday night. As well as being a visual journalist for the newspaper, I created and ran The Press of Atlantic City’s Instagram account, @ThePressofAC. I helped with photo layouts and page design for print and was given The Press’ monthly ‘Crowd Pleaser Award’ five times within the span of a year.

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  Nordstrom

  • Greater Philadelphia Area

  • Sales & Public Relations

    • Jun 2015 - Oct 2015
    • Greater Philadelphia Area

    I started at the Michigan Twelve Oaks location as an intern/new hire. At the end of the program I was awarded the title of Top Intern with the most sales and best customer service ratings. I also presented a app design at the end of the program that would help improve employee engagement and the social media community. It won in a competition and was passed along to headquarters. I was then transferred to the Philadelphia King of Prussia Location for a full time position where I styled and sold luxury products in the designer department. After a month in the new location, I was recognized for making the second highest amount in sales in the department. Worked with the Michigan store's Instagram and designed an app to improve employee engagement.

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  Philadelphia Inquirer

  • Greater Philadelphia Area

  • Photojournalist Intern

    • May 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Greater Philadelphia Area

    I was sent on two to three photo assignments a day for various platforms including The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly.com and The Daily News. I edited and captioned each photo on time to submit for deadline.

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  Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

  • Greater Philadelphia Area

  • Hostess

    • May 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Greater Philadelphia Area

    Summer job as a hostess for two years in a row. I used the OpenTable software to manage the floor plan and reservations.

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  Maine Media Workshops

  • Six Week Workstudy

    • Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

    I worked at the facility while also studying as a student. Shot photos throughout the state and presented them on the last day of the summer's program.