Brooke Van Der Aa
Savannah,GA
Summary
Team-oriented, creative professional with established talents in performing detailed, supportive tasks in a timely matter. Efficient multitasker with a desire to take on new challenges. Experience using Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office to create branding items and photo retouching. Deeply aware of how my work can affect others, strives to support everyone in their success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Whole Foods Market Inc
Savannah, GA
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted customers in locating items, answered questions about product features and prices.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise and rotated products to ensure freshness.
- Organized backroom stock areas for efficient retrieval of products during order fulfillment process.
Event Videographer/Photographer
accessABILITY Center for Independent Living
Indianapolis, IN
07.2023 - Current
- Capture images and video for accessABILITY events, documenting the hosting process and the guest experience.
- Edited videos to upload and post to social media platforms.
- Record voiceovers for corporate videos or commercials using high quality microphones.
Visual Media Specialist
Indy Swaps
Indianapolis, IN
02.2023 - Current
- Photographed special clothing swap events, behind the scenes work, etc.
- Developed, designed, and edited technical illustrations for brochures, banners and apparel.
Independent Living Advocate
accessABILITY Center for Independent Living
Indianapolis, IN
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Support consumers with disabilities in their pursuit of living independently by providing resources and creating a safe space.
- Working with resources by advocating for consumer's needs and goals.
Barista
Starbucks
Indianapolis, IN
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee, food, and other beverages.
- Prepared coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and americanos.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
Life Stories Journalist - Volunteer
Elara Caring
Indianapolis, IN
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Have personal conversations with hospice patients in hopes of gathering information on their life stories. This is used for the family to have a recorded and written copy of their loved one's life in their own memory.
- Helps the family connect to their loved ones after they passed, focus on the life they did live, etc.
E-Commerce Lister
Goodwill
Indianapolis, IN
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Performed document formatting, proofreading, scanning, research, inventory and photography in order to post items for sale.
- Prepared files for web upload by writing descriptions and editing photos of items that could range from clothing to antique household items.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Production Designer
"Let Loose" Coca Cola Refreshing Films
Savannah, GA
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Worked with a team from Coca-Cola in designing color and floorplans, using Adobe Photoshop.
- Designed work to meet project vision, specifications and direction.
- Reviewed scripts to ascertain project design requirements and types of props needed.
- Prepared rough drafts and scale working drawings outlining planned sets, scenery and property requirements.
Jumpstart Assistant Coordinator
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed a group of Jumpstart Assistants who lead their upcoming disability students through activities, classes and jumpstart events
- Made presentations to upcoming students and interacted with them to ensure they are comfortable with their transition into their undergrad.
- Created interactive games around campus to help them learn where their necessary buildings are.
- Answered any question and helped them with any problem they had during the school year.
Education
B.F.A - Production Design - Set Design And Art Direction
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah06.2020
Skills
- Adobe Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Graphic Design Principles
- Color Theory
- Superb Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Visualization and Conceptualization
- Creative Problem Solving
- Emotional Intelligence
- Photography
- Videograpy
Timeline
Team Member
Whole Foods Market Inc
04.2024 - Current
Event Videographer/Photographer
accessABILITY Center for Independent Living
07.2023 - Current
Independent Living Advocate
accessABILITY Center for Independent Living
07.2023 - 04.2024
Visual Media Specialist
Indy Swaps
02.2023 - Current
Life Stories Journalist - Volunteer
Elara Caring
05.2022 - 10.2023
E-Commerce Lister
Goodwill
01.2022 - 09.2022
Barista
Starbucks
06.2021 - 01.2024
Production Designer
"Let Loose" Coca Cola Refreshing Films
05.2019 - 02.2020
Jumpstart Assistant Coordinator
Savannah College of Art and Design
05.2018 - 05.2019
B.F.A - Production Design - Set Design And Art Direction
Savannah College of Art And Design
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