ARIELLE PAREDES
Summary
Versatile, creative professional with 10+ years of experience in visual media, leadership, and client services. Known for a hands-on approach and quick, resourceful problem solving. Brings a unique blend of artistic skill, technical knowledge, and diverse experience across multiple industries, successfully managing projects from concept to completion.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Creative Professional
Freelance Photographer, Video Director, & Retouch Artist
NJ/NYC
01.2010 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to clarify vision, style preferences, and messaging goals, producing high-impact visual content that resonated with target audiences
- Directed full-cycle creative projects from concept and storyboarding to post-production editing, ensuring alignment with client vision and objectives
- Managed project timelines, coordinated contributors, and organized equipment logistics to deliver quality results on schedule
Back-of-House Manager / Cake Decorator
Yellow Rose Vegan Bakery
Maplewood, NJ
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Led daily bakery operations, overseeing inventory management, marketing initiatives, and training for new staff to maintain smooth workflow
- Managed custom cake orders, ensuring high-quality, timely completion by delegating tasks effectively and maintaining clear communication with clients
- Developed seasonal, plant-based menu items with kitchen staff to enhance product offerings and meet customer preferences
- Designed, baked, and decorated custom cakes, tailoring each product to client preferences and event themes
Behavioral Health Technician
Legacy Healing Center
Marlboro, NJ
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted comprehensive intake assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations to inform treatment planning
- Supported client adherence to daily schedules, providing empathetic guidance in high-pressure environments
- Facilitated therapeutic groups in collaboration with clinical staff to enhance individual treatment outcomes
- New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health Care
Assistant Manager / Bartender
Black Betty's Saloon
Sayreville, NJ
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Supervised staff, managed scheduling, recruitment, and onboarding processes to enhance team efficiency
- Handled thousands in cash per night, completed transactions, and balanced drawers to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Led creative initiatives for events, creating promotional designs and content that increased sales and attracted more patrons
Education
Photography, Adobe Creative Suite & Graphic Design courses
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
Summit, NJSkills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Davinci Resolve
- Photography & Video Production
- Graphic Design & Retouching
- Creative direction
- Project & Time Management
- Event Planning
- Financial Management
- Team Leadership & Coordination
- Professional Networking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Customer Service
- Empathetic Communication
Timeline
Back-of-House Manager / Cake Decorator
Yellow Rose Vegan Bakery
10.2024 - 06.2025
Behavioral Health Technician
Legacy Healing Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Manager / Bartender
Black Betty's Saloon
01.2014 - 01.2020
Multimedia Creative Professional
Freelance Photographer, Video Director, & Retouch Artist
01.2010 - Current
Photography, Adobe Creative Suite & Graphic Design courses
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey