Christine Belgiorno-Salerno
Manalapan
Summary
Professional with strong background in production, skilled in project management, creative development, and strategic planning. Adept at leading collaborative teams and driving projects to completion under tight deadlines. Known for flexibility and adaptability in changing environments, ensuring optimal results. Expertise includes budgeting, scheduling, talent coordination, and problem-solving with focus on innovation and efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Photography Producer
Greenhouse Reps
01.2010 - Current
- Lead Producer on stills & video commerical photoshoots on location and in-studio: coordinating all aspects of job from hiring stylists and crew to maintaining communications with agency and ensuring efficient productions within budget.
- Conduct thorough pre-production planning sessions, ensuring agency, client and Photographers/Directors were aligned on project objectives and timelines.
- Coordinate logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results.
- Lead cross-functional crew members enhancing collaboration and project outcomes.
- Develop schedules for production, photoshoot and post production for timely delivery.
- Fosters a positive working environment by promoting open communication channels among team members during projects.
- Facilitate communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Maintain large budgets through careful planning and monitoring of expenditures.
Senior Representative
Greenhouse Reps
01.2010 - Current
- Manage, promote and market commercial/editorial photographers and directors.
- Estimate and negotiate projects for artists and act as liaison between ad agencies, producers, and talent.
- In charge of production wrap and billing to agencies on behalf of Greenhouse artists.
- Research, predict and follow industry trends in order to build a targeted outreach program for each artist and the agency.
- Curate online portfolios to promote artists' work. Assist in the brainstorming and production of promotional materials.
- Establish and maintain relationships nationwide with agencies through meetings and portfolio reviews.
- Maintain Greenhouse website, blog and other social media to showcase current work.
Photo Associate
Glamour
08.2007 - 10.2009
- Assigned and produced all still life shoots for magazine. Provided on-set direction.
- Produced and directed portraits of talent and real people. Provided on-set direction.
- Created budgets; negotiated rates and other expenses for photo shoots.
- Hired and maintained strong relationships with renowned photographers, fashion stylist, prop stylists, hair and makeup artists and set designers.
- Researched beauty and fashion images for front-of-book sections, working with departments to identify trends.
- Established and maintained relationships with Glamour editors and designers to develop photo concepts.
- Scouted and found props and locations for photo shoots.
Photo Assistant
Glamour
04.2006 - 07.2007
- Produced fashion and beauty stills for Glamour.com.
- Provided administrative support to Photo Director and photo department.
- Hired and supervised photo department interns.
- Assisted photo editors with booking transportation and scouting locations for shoots.
- Obtained permission from photographers, magazines, and model agencies to use photos from foreign Glamour editions and other artists.
- Managed the retouching schedule and ordered all final images for every issue.
Art Assistant
InStyle
02.2006 - 03.2006
- Designed front-of-book pages: Horoscope, Behind the Scenes, and Contributors.
- Scanned and silhouetted images for Art Department.
- Coordinated Creative Director's schedule, logged phone calls, and created and maintained expense reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts, Communication & Media Studies
Fordham University
New YorkSkills
- Production Scheduling
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Social Media
- Photoshoot management & coordination
- Deadline management
- Project oversight
- Budgeting expertise
Timeline
Photography Producer
Greenhouse Reps
01.2010 - Current
Senior Representative
Greenhouse Reps
01.2010 - Current
Photo Associate
Glamour
08.2007 - 10.2009
Photo Assistant
Glamour
04.2006 - 07.2007
Art Assistant
InStyle
02.2006 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts, Communication & Media Studies
Fordham University