Emily Kalman
New York, NY,NY
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
The Ordre Group
06.2025 - Current
- Managed and executed fashion photography and video sets from pre-production, onsite, and post-production to deliver imagery for clients like Alexander Wang, DVF, Fforme, and The Row.
- Organized hiring and scheduling of freelance crew, coordinated equipment and transportation, and collaborated with clients to communicate objectives and goals in order to deliver high quality assets.
- Maintained set budgets, including daily expenses, crew invoices, and coordinating billing with vendors and rental houses.
- Experienced in managing on-model, mannequin (ghost), flat lay, pinup, and tabletop accessory sets.
Digital Manager
Accenture Song Production Studios
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Led and managed the digital team that prepared and maintained all photo and video equipment for clients like Clinique, Maybelline, Victoria's Secret, and more. Hired, scheduled, and trained all new members of the team, including freelance employees.
- Enhanced team productivity by standardizing organized workflows, implementing new equipment, and establishing new digital workspaces, resulting in improved efficiency in multiple NYC studio locations.
- Increased client satisfaction by developing strong working relationships with producers, clients, digital technicians, equipment vendors, IT teams, and others in order to provide budget estimates, troubleshoot technology, and quickly solve any issues on or off set.
Project Manager / Marketing Manager
Association of Art Museum Curators
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed all 25+ sponsors and advertisers for the 2022 Art Curators Conference, which included securing deliverables, creating their social media pages, and liaising with sponsors throughout the conference.
Gallery Experience Coordinator
Art Dealers Association of America
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated the organization and billing of 70+ art galleries with their donations to the show's affiliated non-profit organization.
- Managed responses, ticket distribution, and inquiries for high-level VIP guests and gallery exhibitors prior to and during The Art Show 2021.
Project Coordinator
Design NJ Magazine
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Compiled and standardized all materials needed for the print and digital editions, which included hundreds of advertisements and contacts for designers.
Photo Assistant / Second Shooter
Carmela Caracappa Photography Studio
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted on all portrait photo shoots, both in studio and on location.
- Managed studio equipment, maintained backdrops, and styled sets with strobe lights, props, and screens.
- Organized, cataloged, and retouched digital files with Adobe software.
Photographer
Tommy Hilfiger
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Photographed campaign advertisements posted in New York City for promotion of the brand's London and Milan Fashion Week showings. Shot and edited additional video of select out of home units for the company to utilize in advertisement reel for the brand.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts (Photography)
University of Miami
FL05-2017
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Bridge
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Illustrator
- Capture One
- Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Phase One
- VU One LED Technology
- Creative Force
- Orbitvu Technology
- Canva
- Sprout Social
- Hootsuite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Office Suite
- Project Management
- Team Management, including Hiring
Timeline
Production Manager
The Ordre Group
06.2025 - Current
Digital Manager
Accenture Song Production Studios
09.2022 - 06.2025
Project Manager / Marketing Manager
Association of Art Museum Curators
01.2022 - 06.2022
Gallery Experience Coordinator
Art Dealers Association of America
10.2021 - 12.2021
Project Coordinator
Design NJ Magazine
08.2020 - 12.2020
Photo Assistant / Second Shooter
Carmela Caracappa Photography Studio
08.2018 - 03.2020
Photographer
Tommy Hilfiger
10.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts (Photography)
University of Miami