Elaina Rioux
New York,NY
Summary
Background in guest services and event coordination. Skilled in managing many elements at once and maintaining a warm and welcoming environment. Experienced in photo editing and retouching in Adobe Creative Suite as well as professional studio lighting and photographing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
Yuca Bar & Restaurant
New York, NY
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Provides customer service
Photographer
GradImages
Philadelphia, PA
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Photographed posed and candid graduate portraits in a fast-paced, professional environment
- Set up and operate professional camera equipment in a variety of lighting conditions
- Interact courteously and professionally with graduates, school staff, and colleagues
Teaching Assistant
Cooke High School
New York, NY
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Taught photography to students with developmental disabilities, adapting lessons to individual needs
Hostess
El Vez
Philadelphia, PA
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Answered phone calls; assisted guests with reservations wait times with professionalism and courtesy
- Handled and processed take-out orders with accuracy and prompt customer service
Student Assistant
St. John's Department of Art and Design
Flushing, NY
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic, reliability, and a proactive approach to tasks
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries from students, faculty, and staff
Gallery Assistant
KW Contemporary Art
Kennebunk, ME
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted in the curation and installation of art exhibitions
- Engaged with gallery visitors, providing information about exhibited artists, artworks, and the gallery
- Collaborated with artists, gallery staff, and external partners to ensure smooth coordination of exhibition
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
St John's University
New York, NY12.2026
One-Year Program - Creative Practices
International Center of Photography
New York, NY05.2026
Skills
- Editing
- Adobe Suite
- File Management
Timeline
Hostess
Yuca Bar & Restaurant
10.2025 - 01.2026
Photographer
GradImages
04.2025 - 01.2026
Teaching Assistant
Cooke High School
02.2025 - 01.2026
Hostess
El Vez
06.2024 - 08.2025
Student Assistant
St. John's Department of Art and Design
09.2023 - 05.2025
Gallery Assistant
KW Contemporary Art
05.2021 - 08.2022
One-Year Program - Creative Practices
International Center of Photography
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
St John's University
Leadership Experience
- Cooke High School, Teaching Assistant, New York, NY, 2025-02-01, 2026-01-01, Taught photography to students with developmental disabilities, adapting lessons to individual needs.
- St. John's University Photography Club, Vice President, Flushing, NY, 2024-09-01, 2025-05-01, Fostering a supportive environment for members to share feedback and develop their artistic vision.
- Photo-based Research Project, Editing Assistant, Flushing, NY, 2024-02-01, 2024-05-01, Contributed to William Morel's photo-based research project on Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Digitally edited film scans and discussed layout designs.
- St. John's University BFA Art Show, Selected Artist, Flushing, NY, 2024-04-01, Exhibited original artwork, showcasing creativity and artistic vision in a prestigious university setting.
- St. Mary's Hospital for Children, Volunteer, Bayside, NY, 2024-03-01, Engaged children with developmental disabilities in creative art sessions.
- HMS School for Children with CP, Volunteer, Philadelphia, PA, 2023-10-01, Documented HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy Community Day and provided photos for their website.
Skills - Computer Technical
- Editing
- Adobe Suite
- File Management