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I’m a skilled and detail-oriented photo editor with nearly a decade of industry experience, and I’m looking for an opportunity to apply my skills in new ways. I’d love to bring my expertise and enthusiasm to your growing team.
Most recently, I was the National Photo Editor at Time Out Group, having been promoted from Associate Photo Editor for my exceptional work, love for the brand, and commitment to getting all tasks done to the highest quality. I performed photo shoot production and direction, photo research and retouching to execute on-brand artwork for multiple North American platforms. Before that, I was the Associate Photo Editor at WWE, having been promoted from Assistant Photo Editor because I quickly became the office expert for retouching. There, I acted as lead retoucher, overseeing all designers and retouchers for their image edits while handling all projects requiring advanced retouching. I also produced photo shoots and sourced photography in order to curate original online galleries on a daily basis as well as during broadcast of their live events.
Both environments were fast-paced and deadline-driven, so I have great time management skills. I am well-equipped at handling multiple projects under tight deadlines, and I excel at producing high quality work in a timely manner. My hope is to inspire others with powerful imagery while contributing to the growth and success of a company I admire. I believe my extensive skill set would make me a valuable addition to your company and greatly benefit your content. Please let me know if we can set up a time to discuss your open role further.
Education
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Syracuse University2008-2012Photo Illustration
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S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
BS, Photo Illustration
Minor, Women’s and Gender Studies
Experience
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Time Out Group01/2019 to 01/2021National Photo Editor
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• Head of photo department, overseeing artwork for their North American platforms as well as the following print magazines: New York, Miami, Boston, Chicago, Montreal, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Kids
• Produced and directed photo shoots as well as sourced imagery for the Creative Solutions team’s branded content campaigns: Netflix, Stella Artois, Pepsi, NY Lotto, Coca-Cola
• Sourced and licensed photography to accompany all of Time Out’s curated content on Apple Maps
• Conceptualized, pitched, produced and directed original print cover and feature shoots within budgetary constraints, executing on-brand artwork in line with company photo standards
• Produced large-scale celebrity photo shoots and provided on-set art direction
• Commissioned new photographers, stylists, makeup artists and studios/locations
• Collaborated with the video team to create videos and gifs to promote cover shoots on the website and social media
• Consulted on new platforms, workflow and visual quality control, elevating brand aesthetics and propelling growth in company-wide photo standards
• Trained and managed the staff photographer and also managed remote photographers across the US
• Collaborated daily with designers and editors, providing creative direction and photo research to produce a variety of original content
• Retouched images for print, online and social: techniques included selection, optimization, cropping, resizing, batch processing, color correcting, silhouetting, masking, and adding templated backdrops
• Photographed food, people and products for small features
• Created an archive of Time Out rights-owned, and perpetual use, photography and illustrations
• Managed the art budget, approved invoices, and oversaw the licensing of all photos and illustrations
• Published images in CMS
• Laid off due to COVID. References available upon request -
Time Out Group12/2017 to 01/2019Associate Photo Editor
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WWE06/2016 to 12/2017Associate Photo Editor
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• Lead retoucher, handling all projects requiring advanced retouching
• Produced photo shoots, commissioning photographers, models and stylists as well as performing location and prop scouting
• Supervised the retouchers and designers for their image edits and silos to ensure execution of on-brand artwork that aligned with company photo standards
• Trained, supervised and mentored the junior retoucher
• Conceptualized and pitched original online galleries and photo shoots
• Collaborated with designers, social and content teams to execute daily art requests
• Performed photo research, retouching and resized images during broadcast of weekly shows and monthly PPV’s to create online galleries for each match
• Researched, edited and retouched assets requested for the WWE mobile app
• Created photo stills, GIFs and other animations for social media
• Managed the Cumulus photo archive system, uploading rights-owned photography and inputting filenames, metadata and keywords
• Image edits: selection, optimization, cropping, resizing, batch processing, color correction, compositing, masking, silhouetting, special effects, creating graphics and adding templated backdrops -
WWE06/2014 to 05/2016Assistant Photo Editor
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Guideposts01/2013 to 05/2014Assistant Photo Editor
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• Performed large and small feature photo research for Guideposts and its two other magazines, proofreading layout and finals for print
• Contributed conceptually with the designers, editors and photographers to produce photo shoots for print covers and features
• Selected and commissioned photographers
• Performed location and prop scouting
• Managed credits for the photo editor
• Filled in during the photo editors absence -
Bridal Guide Magazine09/2012 to 12/2012Art Intern
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• Performed large and small feature photo research, proofreading layout and finals before print
• Worked on layouts in InDesign and inputted high res art
• Assisted on shoots for feature stories and cover shoots
• Assisted the fashion department by organizing and putting together jewelry/wardrobe for various photo shoots -
Los Angeles Magazine05/2011 to 08/2011Photo Intern
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• Performed large feature and FOB photo research, proofreading layout and finals before print
• Photographed food and products for small features, and retouched images for print and online
• Image editing: selection, optimization, cropping, resizing, batch processing, color correcting, and silhouetting
• Assisted with photo shoot production, casting real people and models for FOB and cover shoots and also calling in products for still life shoots
• Managed credits for the photo editor
• Helped recruit photo interns for the next cycle
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