Busayo Fadiya
Newark,NJ
Summary
Photographer with diverse work history including studio assistance, customer service and organization. Proudly supported photographers and studio management to maintain continuous flow. Team player consistently offering positive feedback and communicating with colleagues to meet deadlines. Highly organized and detailed assistant with talent for recognizing needs to achieve smooth photo sessions. Excellent interpersonal skill puts clients at ease and produces treasured work outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
49
49
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Photographer/ Assistant
New York, NY
07.2016 - Current
- Portrait and event photographer of various events
- Works in different locations and different circumstances to get the right image using an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting, and specialist software
- Actively engages with clients during shoots to create a comfortable atmosphere and enjoyable experience.
Customer Success Associate
MPB INC
Brooklyn, NY
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Provided customer support over the phone and email; including general inquiries, basic troubleshooting, and dispatch information on camera equipment
- Managed a busy workflow with professional and ambitious standards of quality
- Builded customer relationships to ensure customer retention and growth
- Proactively converted inbound buy and sell inquiries and closed deals
- Enhanced data entry using company-based software, Flamingo
Archivist/Post Production Intern
Mark Seliger Photography
New York, NY
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted in the maintenance and reorganization of prints and digital archives
- Created high-resolution negative scans and contact sheets
- Ensured clear and timely post-production deliveries to commercial clients such as Condé Nast, Netflix
- Queue, Wunderman Thompson
- Coordinated with studio team and outside producers for photoshoots and location scouting
- Assisted in-studio set up a day in advance of shoot date
- Worked on huge sets with A-list celebrities
- Assisted in seeking and managing new and existing clients
- Registered published photos to the copyright office
Gallery Assistant
Ortlip Art Gallery
Houghton, NY
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted in setting up gallery exhibits
- Configured presentations, accounting for space available and amount of art to be displayed
- Ensured an accurate artistic expression of the exhibit on display
- Photographed individual pieces of the display
- Created a photographic journal of the event, including those attending the exhibit
Fashion Photographer Assistant
David Paul Larson
New York, NY
04.2018
- Assisted main photographer in-camera prepping and breakdown
- Maintained and transported camera equipment during photoshoots
- Completed multiple photo shooting assignments of unknown (but willing) individuals and self-portraits
Resident Assistant
Houghton College
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Builded and maintained strong community of 20+ women in a residence hall
- Created a safe and healthy environment for the residents
- Acted as a communicator between the residents and Student Life Department
- Provided a listening ear or support students by leading them to resources on campus
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Arts and Communication
Houghton College
Skills
Proficient inMac OS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, FileMaker Pro, Bridge, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe InDesignPhotoshop, and Lightroom Exceptional computer and technical literacy
Visual design, Digital enhancements
Networking skills
Data storage methods knowledge, Archival record prep
Production support
Timeline
Customer Success Associate
MPB INC
07.2020 - 04.2022
Archivist/Post Production Intern
Mark Seliger Photography
09.2019 - 02.2020
Fashion Photographer Assistant
David Paul Larson
04.2018
Gallery Assistant
Ortlip Art Gallery
01.2018 - 05.2019
Resident Assistant
Houghton College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Photographer/ Assistant
07.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Arts and Communication
Houghton College