Christina Goodhart
York,PA
Summary
A highly motivated, creative, quick-learning, and adaptable professional with a background in photography. Versatile skill set with experience in customer service, creative arts, hospitality, quality assurance, sales, and written and oral communication. Recognized proficiency in mentoring and mediating between employees and in leading team projects. Currently seeking to contribute my experience and expertise within the photography or social media/marketing field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Primitives By Kathy
11.2019 - Current
- Photograph high quality images of products on seamless white for print and digital use.
- Digitally edit photos to enhance appearance.
- Deliver high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Set up, style and photograph high quality lifestyle images of products for print and digital use including catalogs, social media, web use, advertisements and internal/external presentations.
- Capture stunning images by utilizing various lighting techniques and creative compositions.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with contacts.
- Utilize natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing photo editing software tools like Capture One and Photoshop.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing deadlines and maintaining excellent organization.
- Continuously improved technical skills by staying updated on industry trends and new equipment.
- Schedule studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects including adults, children and pets.
- Utilize various types of lighting equipment to capture best possible shots.
- Consistently meets project objectives through meticulous attention to detail in both shooting and editing processes, ensuring the final product aligns with company specifications and generates increase customer interest.
- Improved online presence for company by increasing the number of high-resolution images suitable for various digital platforms, including e-commerce websites and social media channels.
- Contributed to a collaborative team environment by offering creative input during brainstorming sessions, helping to develop innovative concepts for product shoots.
- Managed photography equipment inventory efficiently, maintaining proper care and storage practices to extend the longevity of valuable assets.
- Collaborated with product development and marketing teams to create visually impactful campaigns, driving consumer interest and sales growth.
- Mentored junior photographers within the team, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster their professional growth and development.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- Generated cost-effective solutions for company photography needs including research new studio equipment and props.
- Working with maintenance department to build storage solutions for props, scenes/vignettes and furniture pieces to be use in the studio.
Freelance Photographer
01.2012 - Current
- Working in a variety of areas but specializing in portrait photography capturing photographs specific to clients needs (i.e., Seniors, Engagements, Boudoir, Maternity, Newborn/Children, Conceptual Portraits, etc.)
- Logistics of planning and scouting for shoot locations
- Executing digital photography workflow: capturing, downloading, editing, exporting, backup and cataloging
- Retouching photos using Lightroom and Photoshop.
Senior Photographer
Product Verifications Solutions- York Studio
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Capture high quality product images of a wide range and scale of consumer goods for clients (i.e., Whole Foods, World Finer Foods, etc.) while effectively applying studio lighting techniques and operating studio equipment/software
- Maintain and increase productivity, exceed personal & studio goals and collaborate with team members on projects
- Cataloguing high quality images and collecting product data for clients to be used for e-commerce, online marketing, printed marketing materials, trade shows, etc
- Leading fellow team members in the warehouse when receiving deliveries, organizing products to have data collected, preparing products to be photographed in the studio and preparing any outgoing shipments.
Seamstress-Warehouse
Perform Group
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Worked in a variety of positions in multiple departments with tasks including sewing, assembling, inspecting, operating large and small machinery, training new employees, packing, unloading and shipping products.
Office Assistant
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Worked at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for the Housing Department completing tasks such as answering phones, filing, data input, and helping students & faculty.
Education
Associate of Science - Digital Photography
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2014
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Bridge
- Adobe Lightroom
- Capture One
- Microsoft Office
- Trello
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Organizational and Planning
- Operating Large & Small Machinery
- Teamwork Experience
- Leadership
- Takes Initiative
- Camera/Lighting Equipment
- Photo editing
- Retouching and color correction
- Social Media
Timeline
Photographer
Primitives By Kathy
11.2019 - Current
Senior Photographer
Product Verifications Solutions- York Studio
08.2015 - 11.2018
Freelance Photographer
01.2012 - Current
Seamstress-Warehouse
Perform Group
01.2012 - 01.2015
Office Assistant
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
01.2011 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - Digital Photography
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
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