Emily Deyo
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Multidisciplinary creative currently working in hospitality with a personal passion for photography as a means of human connection, storytelling, and preserving culture. Entering my third year with Soho House New York working as a lead host at Cecconi’s DUMBO and eager to flourish in a role more relevant to my skills and dreams.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Host
Soho House - Cecconis Dumbo
Brooklyn, New York
05.2024 - Current
- Manage guest reservations and seating arrangements to optimize restaurant flow and guest experience for hundreds of guests daily, working in tandem with the private events team.
- Help lead the front desk team by delegating tasks, overseeing staff performance, and providing training on service standards.
- Maintain high standards of customer service and uphold Soho House standards of hospitality, luxury, and warmth for VIP guests, locals, international guests, and private events of varying sizes.
Professional Model
Wilhelmina Models
New York, Los Angeles, Miami
02.2021 - Current
- Build relationships with industry professionals to expand networking opportunities and keep my finger on the pulse of the culture.
- Behind the scenes familiarity with campaigns, brand decks, mood boards, working on set in studio and on location with production teams both large and small
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
Photographer
Freelance
New York, Rome, Philadelphia
2018 - Current
- Skilled in iPhone, digital, and film photography of various styles including portrait, lifestyle, fashion, landscape, architecture, and documentary through years of formal training and real life experience
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, and Firefly programs and B&W darkroom developing
Brand Ambassador
Parade
Brooklyn, NY
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Instagram and e-commerce content creation to promote campaigns, new products, featured promotions, and unique affiliate links.
- Solo creative directing, modeling, photographing, and editing projects and posts.
Social Media Manager
Your Empowered Sexuality!
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed a non-profit organization’s Instagram and Facebook social media channels
- Created and curated engaging and meaningful content and captions to post daily
- Analyzed social media metrics to optimize content performance, increasing the organization’s online following, engagement, and reach.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Temple Univeristy
Philadelphia & Rome12-2025
Skills
- Content creation
- Customer service
- Brand development
- Photography techniques
- Team leadership
- Networking strategies
Timeline
Lead Host
Soho House - Cecconis Dumbo
05.2024 - Current
Professional Model
Wilhelmina Models
02.2021 - Current
Brand Ambassador
Parade
01.2020 - 01.2024
Social Media Manager
Your Empowered Sexuality!
01.2020 - 01.2021
Photographer
Freelance
2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Temple Univeristy