ALEXIS CULLINA
Summary
An accomplished, driven, and highly imaginative photographer with a passion for dramatic portrayals of chaos and hope.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level job position. Ready to help the team achieve the company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server and cook
Flatbread Company
Providence, RI
05.2024 - Current
- Restaurant & Server experience
- Customer Service Excellence: Engaging with customers to ensure a positive dining experience and address any concerns.
- Food Safety Compliance: Adhering to health and safety regulations, ensuring food is stored and served according to industry standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Maintained high standards of personal appearance and hygiene, reflecting positively on establishment.
Freelance Photographer & Videographer
AlexCullinaMedia
Providence, Rhode Island
12.2021 - Current
- Available for private photo and video sessions
- Collaborate, design, and direct clients, bringing their vision to life
- Experience with music videos, album cover design, maternity, prom, concert, and portraits
- Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients to ensure repeat business and referrals.
- Equipment Maintenance: Regularly inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting photography equipment to ensure optimal performance during shoots.
- Creative Concept Development: Developing innovative concepts for photo shoots tailored to client needs, enhancing overall project appeal.
- Portfolio Management: Curating a diverse portfolio showcasing various styles and techniques to attract potential clients.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Collaborated with graphic designers to create visually cohesive marketing materials.
- Increased social media engagement with captivating images that told compelling stories.
Youth Program Apprentice
AS220 Main Stage and Gallery
Providence, RI
09.2021 - Current
- Apprentice with professional Photographers and Videographers
- Collaborate with performers of Dance, Music, Visual, and other Media, creating a year-long project based on Afro-Futurism ideology.
- Document space performances with film and video
- Conducted post-production editing using industry-standard software to deliver polished final products efficiently.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Completed assigned tasks efficiently and accurately, contributing to overall project success.
- Fostered positive work culture by actively participating in team-building activities.
Education
General - High School -
La Salle Academy
Providence, RI01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Visual and media production
Emerson College
Boston, MA01-2028
Skills
- Public speaking
- Problem resolution
- Self-motivated
- Team Leadership
- Strong portfolio
- Project organization
- Materials preparation
- Skilled in Final Cut, Lightroom, CapCut, and Photoshop
- Strong verbal communication
- Graphic Design
- Professional appearance
- Customer service
- Photo editing
- Visual storytelling
- Social media marketing
- Darkroom film development
- Film and TV makeup
- Photography makeup
Websites
Accomplishments
- "Teen View" Photography Project July-October 2019: Photo exhibit, Rhode Island State House
- Gallery show resulting in several sales of work, January 2020, Wine Bar, Providence, Rhode Island
- "Friends of India Point Park" Photo Award winner June 2020
- Poetry published La Salle Academy "Voices Ink" April 2023
- AS220 Aborn Gallery showing photos, collage art, and poetry, April 2023
- AS220 Wiggy Award recipient May 2023
- Gold Key Scholastic Award April 2, 2024
- DreamWorldGirl magazine publication 2025
- Black Swan magazine publication 2025
- Emerson College: Good Morning, Emerson BTS photographer
- "Public Affection" A self-published digital Zine
- "UFO" Magazine V1 & V2: Head Graphic Designer & Photographer
Timeline
Server and cook
Flatbread Company
05.2024 - Current
Freelance Photographer & Videographer
AlexCullinaMedia
12.2021 - Current
Youth Program Apprentice
AS220 Main Stage and Gallery
09.2021 - Current
General - High School -
La Salle Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Visual and media production
Emerson College
Additional Information
- La Salle Academy Diversity Club: Member since 2021, Co-Leader from September to present
- Undoing Racism Community Organizing Workshop The People's Institute For Survival and Beyond, July 2023
- High Honors and Honors Student, 9th-12th grade LaSalle Academy