Alison OConnell

• Directed video projects from concept through post-production, ensuring artistic vision was realized.
• Collaborated with clients to develop creative briefs and deliver engaging visual content.
• Managed production schedules and budgets, optimizing resources for project efficiency.
• Led a team of videographers and editors, fostering a collaborative environment for creative growth.
• Balanced multiple project deadlines simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards throughout each deliverable.

Headshots

• Captured high-quality product images utilizing advanced camera equipment and lighting techniques.
• Edited and retouched photographs using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, resulting in tailored photography services.
• Handled lighting, composition and photo styling.

Photographer for E-Commerce Shops

• Provided clients with fully equipped photography studios, including lighting, stands, backdrops, etc.
• Enhanced product appeal by executing high-quality photography and editing techniques.
• Developed and executed creative concepts for various photography projects, enhancing client satisfaction.
• Managed post-production processes, including editing and retouching, to maintain visual consistency.

• Managed guest communications to ensure a seamless booking experience.
• Developed tailored hospitality strategies to enhance guest satisfaction and retention.
• Streamlined property maintenance processes for timely issue resolution and improved guest feedback.
• Coordinated cleaning schedules and standards to uphold high cleanliness ratings and positive reviews.
• Enhanced guest satisfaction by providing personalized recommendations for local attractions and dining options.
• Managed all aspects of the hosting experience, from check-in to check-out, ensuring smooth operations for each guest stay.
• Developed a comprehensive house manual to provide clear instructions for guests during their stay.
• Customized homes in accordance with luxury and quality standards, continuously surpassing guest expectations.

• Senior Producer/Director of Content for five websites that maintained more than 59,000 daily views, averaging 7 page views per session under my direction.
• I doubled the sales of the first website under my control in my first month of employment.
• Managed the team with the least employee turnover, and delivered weekly content for up to three websites without missing a single deadline.
• Streamlined pre- and post-production workflows to achieve the lowest overhead and profit margin of all crews.
• Conceived of and created multiple top-selling websites under the Cybernet umbrella.
• Lower overhead budget goals to generate over $40 million in gross revenue during my tenure.
• Maintained the shooting and updating schedule for all websites under my control.
• Implemented agile methodologies to meet aggressive production schedules, and produce over 200 videos annually.
  • Established and led a liaison program to facilitate effective cross-departmental communication, which improved collaboration with the Marketing, Internet Technology, Human Resources, and Finance departments, resulting in more lucrative marketing campaigns, increased efficiency in production, and improved company morale.
• Interpret sales and trend metrics with Google Analytics, Tableau, and NATS.
• Daily use of Google Docs, Microsoft Office Suite, and WordPress.
  • Studio and location producing/directing, including hands-on involvement in lighting, recording audio, photography, and videography.
• Media editing with Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator.
• Spearheaded organizational change initiatives, enhancing adaptability and responsiveness to market trends.