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Skills

Photojournalism                          

Management skills

Flexible creative approach

Deadline-driven

Advanced Adobe Photoshop skills

Journalistic writing

Excellent workflow management

Image archiving

Effective communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Digital film editing

Scheduling

Videography

Non-linear video editing

Work experience

Owner and Principle Photographer

Lovely Adventures Photography, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Oct. 2014- Present

 

  • Produce high quality images consistently exceeding client expectations. 

  • Maintain good rapport with client and professional relationship with the client throughout. 

  • Perform office duties and respond to emails in timely manner.

  • Shoot on-site sets in any weather.

  • Daily expert use of Adobe Creative Cloud programs including but not limited to: Lightroom, Photoshop, Bridge, Camera Raw to deliver a timeless photography albums. 

  • Effectively utilize Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to: Outlook, Excel, and Word to compile data, create spreadsheets and organize client information. 

  • Maintain invoices and deposits on a regular basis. 

  • Design individualized engravings for each client's USB drive using Adobe Illustrator.

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Freelance Video Producer

Mateffy Co., Spring Park, Minnesota

Sept. 2015- Feb. 2016

 

  • Filmed promotional materials for Prairie River Home Care. 

  • Shot, edited and produced on-site and on location material.

  • Collaborated regularly with client to understand their expectations for the piece.

  • Produce high quality video to boost client's visibility.

  • Daily expert use of Adobe Creative Cloud's Premiere Pro, After Effects, Prelude and Audition.

  • Composed and edited scripts.

 

Freelance Reporter

Waconia Sun Patriot, Waconia, Minnesota

Sept. 2015- June 2016

 

  • Wrote factually correct, concise and engaging news stories within tight deadlines

  • Photographed images to run alongside stories

  • Toned and sized images for printing and web 

 

 

Photography Intern

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

June 2015- Aug. 2015

 

  • Photographed daily assignments and processed them within tight deadlines.

  • Worked with alongside reporters to deliver a fully rounded story and art package

  • Toned and sized images for printing and web 

  • Filmed video packages to run alongside stories online and on social media

 

Photography Intern

Volume One Magazine, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Aug. 2013- Aug. 2015

 

  • Assisted imaging team members with product styling, prep and post production

  • Improvised photographic methods and techniques

  • Photographed special events, including parties, community events and band performances

 

 

Photo and Multimedia Editor

The Spectator, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Aug. 2013- May 2015

 

  • Conducted portrait photo shoots each week

  • Developed photography workflow and trained reporters on photography

  • Photographed news events, including concerts, breaking news and campus events

  • Gathered and verified factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation and research

  • Wrote factually correct, concise and engaging news stories within tight deadlines

 

 

Production Intern

twentyonehundred Productions, Madison, Wisconsin

May 2014-  Aug. 2014

 

  • Selected and set up video cameras and accessories

  • Photographed mass professional portraits at company-wide events

  • Collaborated with team leadership and other key stakeholders on key editing and production decisions

  • Cropped and color balanced for final images

  • Collaborated successfully with a variety of personalities and work 

2010 - present

2010 - present

Education

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

2011-2015

Batchelor of Arts in journalism

 

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