Dakota Foster
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dynamic author and social media manager with a proven track record at Cherry Pie Author Services, excelling in creative writing and client collaboration. Expert in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, I enhance visual content while fostering engaging online communities, driving significant increases in audience interaction through compelling storytelling and strategic promotion.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Author
Self Employed
10.2011 - Current
- Gathered inspiration from personal experiences or current events to create relatable and thought-provoking content.
- Enhanced manuscript quality through meticulous editing, proofreading, and revising for clarity and readability.
- Participated in writer's workshops and conferences, honing skills and networking with other industry professionals.
- Promoted published works through social media platforms, author website updates, email newsletters, and blog posts.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
Photographer
Self Employed
03.2008 - Current
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, ensuring the final product met or exceeded expectations.
- Assisted clients in selecting wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through exceptional editing skills, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed social media accounts, showcasing my portfolio and attracting new clients through engaging content.
- Fostered creative environments during shoots, making subjects feel comfortable and natural, which improved photo quality.
Photographer and Social Media Assistant
The Writer's Sanctuary
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Increased social media engagement by sharing engaging imagery and captions on social media and replying in a timely manner to comments and messages.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing photo editing software tools like Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Conducted detailed pre-shoot consultations to understand client needs, leading to highly personalized and satisfactory outcomes.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering well-composed and visually appealing photographs for events.
Social Media Manager
Cherry Pie Author Services
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed the brand's social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
- Curated and professionally photographed images for social media.
- Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
- Successfully built a loyal following by consistently sharing valuable content that resonated with the target audience.
- Monitored social media trends to keep brand's content relevant and engaging.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Dance, Minor in Theater
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TXSkills
- Grammar expertise
- Creative writing
- Proofreading
- Social media promotion
- Content creation
- Client collaboration
- Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
- Canva and Adobe Express
- Video editing software including VN and CapCut
Timeline
Photographer and Social Media Assistant
The Writer's Sanctuary
04.2024 - 12.2024
Social Media Manager
Cherry Pie Author Services
03.2021 - 02.2023
Author
Self Employed
10.2011 - Current
Photographer
Self Employed
03.2008 - Current
Bachelor Of Arts - Dance, Minor in Theater
Texas Woman's University
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