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Christie McQueen

Winter Springs,FL

Summary

Experienced photographer with more than a decade in studio and outdoor photography. Collaborate with clients on various projects for advertising, marketing, design, and social media purposes. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and creativity. Proficient in photography techniques, lighting, composition, and skilled in working with Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras, along with Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, and Mac platforms. Strong teamwork, collaboration, adaptability, and ability to maintain brand aesthetic integrity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Asset Librarian

Bayer Crop Science
05.2023 - Current
  • Create training videos and onboarding materials for product adoption with external creative agency
  • Collaborate with creative agency to brand DAM as part of Adobe marketing stack and infuse personality and humor into dry subject and intimidating platform
  • Focus on Product Adoption, Process Improvement & Training
  • Coordinate content ingestion across internal and external teams into DAM, solution workflows, process improvements and build relationships
  • Maintain high level of customer service by addressing and resolving user concerns or complaints in timely manner

Product + Food Photographer

Wellcom Worldwide
06.2020 - 12.2023
  • Captured high-quality images for marketing materials with a keen eye for detail and composition
  • Collaborated with creative teams to create photography for campaigns, e-commerce, social media channels, packaging, weekly circular newspaper, marketing collateral, in-store signage and promotions
  • Followed shoot briefs to keep images on brand
  • Stayed current with latest trends in photography by attending online classes and workshops, implementing new techniques as necessary
  • Selected, shopped for and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting

Digital Assets Project Manager

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Photographed images for a variety of initiatives within the organization including marketing, social media and special projects
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility, implemented DAM from ground up
  • Worked cross-functionally with various teams and helped create more efficient workflows related to the DAM
  • Responsible for managing all administrative functions including: Users & Permissions, Metadata Schema, and Keyword Taxonomy


Photographer and Media Coordinator

Hard Rock International
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Photographed Hard Rock's memorabilia collection for design presentation, searchability and archival
  • Provided photography for initiatives within organization including merchandise, social media and special projects
  • Reviewed and fulfilled image requests from internal departments, field locations and external agencies
  • Coordinated shoot schedule and photography needs with designers, merch dept and memorabilia team
  • Responsible for overseeing content of Hard Rock's DAM

Product + Food Photographer

ChristieMcQueen.com
01.2009 - Current
  • Product photographer with a down-to-earth and approachable photography style that is light, bright, clean and organized
  • Photography combines a heavy use of texture, space and shape, which result in images that are simple and graphic
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their vision, ensuring the final product meets or exceeds expectations
  • Manage all aspects of the photography business, from scheduling shoots to invoicing clients, demonstrating strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree - Organizational Communication

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Skills

  • Studio and Outdoor Lighting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Ability to follow creative brief
  • Ability to create images from inspiration
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Compositional skills
  • Project Management
  • Solution Driven
  • Organized
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Fast Learner
  • Delivers projects on time

Hobbies

I'm passionate about plants, photography, wheel throwing pottery, and design. I find these hobbies to be both relaxing and rewarding. They allow me to express my creativity and connect with others who share similar interests.

Timeline

Digital Asset Librarian

Bayer Crop Science
05.2023 - Current

Product + Food Photographer

Wellcom Worldwide
06.2020 - 12.2023

Digital Assets Project Manager

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
01.2019 - 02.2020

Photographer and Media Coordinator

Hard Rock International
10.2017 - 01.2019

Product + Food Photographer

ChristieMcQueen.com
01.2009 - Current

Bachelor's degree - Organizational Communication

University of Central Florida
Christie McQueen