
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
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Produce high quality images consistently exceeding client expectations.
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Maintain good rapport with client and professional relationship with the client throughout.
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Perform office duties and respond to emails in timely manner.
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Shoot on-site sets in any weather.
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Daily expert use of Adobe Creative Cloud programs including but not limited to: Lightroom, Photoshop, Bridge, Camera Raw to deliver a timeless photography albums.
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Effectively utilize Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to: Outlook, Excel, and Word to compile data, create spreadsheets and organize client information.
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Maintain invoices and deposits on a regular basis.
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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
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Filmed promotional materials for Prairie River Home Care.
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Shot, edited and produced on-site and on location material.
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Collaborated regularly with client to understand their expectations for the piece.
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Produce high quality video to boost client's visibility.
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Daily expert use of Adobe Creative Cloud's Premiere Pro, After Effects, Prelude and Audition.
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Composed and edited scripts.
Freelance Reporter
Waconia Sun Patriot, Waconia, Minnesota
Sept. 2015- June 2016
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Wrote factually correct, concise and engaging news stories within tight deadlines
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Photographed images to run alongside stories
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Toned and sized images for printing and web
Photography Intern
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
June 2015- Aug. 2015
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Photographed daily assignments and processed them within tight deadlines.
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Worked with alongside reporters to deliver a fully rounded story and art package
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Toned and sized images for printing and web
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Filmed video packages to run alongside stories online and on social media
Photography Intern
Volume One Magazine, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Aug. 2013- Aug. 2015
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Assisted imaging team members with product styling, prep and post production
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Improvised photographic methods and techniques
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Photographed special events, including parties, community events and band performances
Photo and Multimedia Editor
The Spectator, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Aug. 2013- May 2015
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Conducted portrait photo shoots each week
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Developed photography workflow and trained reporters on photography
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Photographed news events, including concerts, breaking news and campus events
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Gathered and verified factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation and research
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Wrote factually correct, concise and engaging news stories within tight deadlines
Production Intern
twentyonehundred Productions, Madison, Wisconsin
May 2014- Aug. 2014
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Selected and set up video cameras and accessories
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Photographed mass professional portraits at company-wide events
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Collaborated with team leadership and other key stakeholders on key editing and production decisions
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Cropped and color balanced for final images
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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