Deedra Stephens
Portland
Summary
Photographer with extensive industry experience and proven skills in creative production. Expertise in wardrobe management, client relations, and model coordination. Committed to delivering high-quality visual content across diverse photography environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Deedra Stephens Photography
Portland
06.2015 - Current
- Captured high-quality images for various events and client projects.
- Maintained an organized archive of digital files for easy retrieval and client access.
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Advise on appropriate poses, props, and backgrounds for each shot taken.
- Collaborate with art directors, stylists, makeup artists as part of a team effort.
- Create portfolios for clients to showcase work.
Freelance Production & Wardrobe Assistant
Various Clientele
11.2016 - 06.2022
- Work under Producers for major sportswear companies as well as various local photo-shoots.
- Manage the 'Shot list' and prep team for daily agenda so that team is efficient in execution.
- Collaborate with various production members such as photographers, models and clients.
- Wardrobe & styling with clients such as Nike, Nordstrom, Columbia regarding product & production needs.
- High attention to detail while organizing & managing apparel items for fashion presentations.
- Trouble-shoot and problem solve any foreseeable issues throughout rehearsals and/or presentations.
- Pre-set apparel for presentation, assist models with garments and perform apparel adjustments.
- Ensure styling of product is per request of client while providing premium communication with clientele.
- Manage and coordinate up to 15 models during fashion presentation.
- Be a team player in a fast-paced, ever changing environment.
- Additional tasks include but not limited to; Craft services, product management, running errands, talent handling, styling, set-up and breakdown assistance.
Stylist Assistant
Nike
10.2018 - 12.2018
- 3 month contracted position with Nike as a Styling Assistant for their Spring 2019 E-commerce product.
- Collaborate with producers, photographers and lead stylists to achieve brand focused imagery.
- Editorial styling for E-commerce in a fast paced, high volume environment.
- Manage incoming and outgoing merchandise.
- Organize apparel product for upcoming sets so it can be shot efficiently and effectively.
- Assist on set in managing product, dressing on-figure and collaborating with lead stylist.
Associate Project Manager
SET Creative
04.2015 - 09.2016
- Assist Project Managers from conception to completion on all Nike Basketball retail build-outs.
- High attention to detail, organization and triple-checking all materials and elements of a project.
- Sourcing products from a variety of vendors.
- Update & maintain digital project folder with assets, schedules, budgets and client communication.
- Proactive in problem-solving and value engineering while maintaining budgets and timelines.
- Provide premium communication to our clients, vendors and internal teams.
- Store take-down and reset for new product, fixtures and displays.
- Merchandise new release products for premium reveal.
- Inventory warehouse supplies and client merchandise.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Merchandising Management
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR12.2015
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Creative vision
- Collaborative attitude
- Styling and wardrobe management
- Adobe photoshop
- Studio lighting
Timeline
Stylist Assistant
Nike
10.2018 - 12.2018
Freelance Production & Wardrobe Assistant
Various Clientele
11.2016 - 06.2022
Photographer
Deedra Stephens Photography
06.2015 - Current
Associate Project Manager
SET Creative
04.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Merchandising Management
Oregon State University
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