Ashley Benham
Summary
Creative Specialist with an 8 year background in product photography. Outstanding studio management skills with extensive knowledge of product image editing and production photography. Self-driven and motivated.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Specialist
Wellaco, Inc
07.2022 - Current
- Assist lead photographer in daily tasks (e.g. product photography, re-touching, lifestyle and product
photography, social campaign content) and projects as needed and work with PA's and stylists to ensure
talent and props are gathered for production.
- Learn and Perform all aspects of a photography shoot, including lighting, retouching, file management, and offsite production management.
- Produce high-quality creative assets including photography, graphics, and social media elements for use on E-Commerce websites and various social platforms.
- Manage and communicate with contracted resources such as video, graphic design, and production assistance as needed
- Stay up-to-date on social media and market research trends.
E-Commerce Product Photographer
City Gear
11.2015 - 08.2018
- Set up product shots and selected props, styling and lighting.
- Produced multiple views of each product.
- Handled lighting, composition and photo styling.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
Store Associate
Torrid
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Assistant E-Commerce Photographer
American Musical Supply
12.2014 - 04.2015
- Set up product shots and selected props, styling and lighting.
- Produced multiple views of each product.
- Handled lighting, composition and photo styling.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
Sales Associate
At Home/Garden Ridge
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Office Clerk
Advantage Wholesale, LLC
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained organized files and stocked supplies to support team needs and maximize performance.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
Office Assistant
Briggs Tobacco and Specialty, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2014
High School Diploma -
Harding Academy of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2010
Skills
- Strong Compositional Skills
- Equipment Preparation
- Retouching and Color Correction
- Digital Design
- Photo Editing
- Visual Design
- Project Management
- Social Media
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Digital Photography
- Social Media Marketing
Accomplishments
- Voted The Memphis Flyer's Best of Memphis 'Best Wedding Photographer' in 2022
- Published multiple times
Freelance Work
- Ashley Benham Photography, 01/01/2014, Present, Weddings, Portraiture, and Boudoir
- University of Memphis: Department of Social Work, 01/01/2015, 01/31/2015, Freelance Graphic Design Artist
Volunteer Experience
Memphis Forward, 01/01/2015, 12/31/2016, Photographed events, Updated social media, Designed graphic promotional materials, Helped with other creative projects, Volunteered time with phone banking and training others how to phone bank
Timeline
Creative Specialist
Wellaco, Inc
07.2022 - Current
E-Commerce Product Photographer
City Gear
11.2015 - 08.2018
Store Associate
Torrid
06.2015 - 02.2016
Assistant E-Commerce Photographer
American Musical Supply
12.2014 - 04.2015
Sales Associate
At Home/Garden Ridge
08.2014 - 11.2014
Office Clerk
Advantage Wholesale, LLC
01.2011 - 01.2012
Office Assistant
Briggs Tobacco and Specialty, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Columbia College Chicago
High School Diploma -
Harding Academy of Memphis
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