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Bowen Haney

Summary

Professional Photographer offering expertise in photography sales and marketing, customer service and project management. All while maintaining a good GPA at Western Kentucky University, staying connected on campus and majoring in Social Media Marketing with a minor in sales.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Photographer

Bowensnaps LLC
05.2022 - Current
  • I own my own photography business.
  • Advertisements and social media marketing to develop clients.
  • Making anywhere from $30,000-$50,000 a year while being a college full time.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.

Cinematographer

White Noise Media Co.
07.2023 - Current
  • Planned number and type of cameras, angles and lighting requirements for shoots.
  • Shot for Edmonton State Bank, Vette City Vintage, and promotions for El Mazatlan.
  • Produced original video content by working collaboratively with business owners, models, and marketing directors to facilitate multimedia production.
  • Performed test shoots by using different focal lengths and camera placements.
  • Oversaw post-production activities by performing editing, color corrections and motion graphic design, guaranteeing high production value.
  • Read and understood scripts, shot lists and location plans.

Creative Director

RAD Accessories
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Created Advertisements and Promotions for Keepitrad.com that reached over 220,000 people weekly via social media.
  • Monitored sales and website insights to see what works and what doesn't.
  • Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
  • Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for organization.
  • Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
  • Directed photo shoots for print and digital media, reviewing each element against client standards and expectations.

Retail Sales Associate

Nat's Outdoor Sports
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.

Zipline Guide

Mammoth Cave Adventures
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Connected with guest while keeping them save on Zip-line tours through Mammoth Cave National Park.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
  • Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
  • Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
  • Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
  • Assisted in recruitment and hiring of new recreation staff.
  • Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Social Media Marketing

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05.2023

Skills

    Professional Photographer & Cinematographer

    Highly outgoing

    Great with people

    Highly driven individual

    Networking

Timeline

Cinematographer

White Noise Media Co.
07.2023 - Current

Freelance Photographer

Bowensnaps LLC
05.2022 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Nat's Outdoor Sports
10.2020 - 10.2021

Creative Director

RAD Accessories
03.2020 - 08.2021

Zipline Guide

Mammoth Cave Adventures
03.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelors Degree - Social Media Marketing

Western Kentucky University
Bowen Haney