Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Extracurricular activities
Timeline

Ethan Ren

Metuchen Downtown Alliance
Metuchen,New Jersey
Ethan Ren
1
year of professional experience

Lifestyle Photographer skilled in image editing, client management, and problem-solving. Captured vibrant community events and developed engaging content strategies, enhancing online presence for local businesses. Collaborated with local businesses to create visually compelling promotional materials, contributing to successful community exhibitions and elevating brand storytelling through strategic social media content.

Work History

1 Month
06.2026 - Current
1 Month
Lifestyle Photographer
Metuchen Downtown Alliance | Metuchen, NJ
06.2026 - Current
  • Captured vibrant community events, showcasing local culture and engagement.
  • Collaborated with business owners to create visually appealing promotional materials.
  • Edited and retouched photographs to enhance quality and visual appeal.
  • Developed social media content strategies to increase online presence for events.
  • Assisted in organizing photo exhibitions to promote local artists and businesses.
  • Utilized photography software for efficient workflow management and image processing.
  • Networked with local business owners to understand their everyday lives and what they need from me.
1 Month
11.2025 - 12.2025
1 Month
Barista
Xie Bao 蟹宝 | Edison, NJ
11.2025 - 12.2025
  • Prepared and served high-quality beverages in a fast-paced environment.
  • Operated espresso machines, grinders, and blenders efficiently.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to elevate guest satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Refined skills in crafting popular beverages to diversify and enrich customer offerings.
  • Ensured cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas for efficient service delivery.

Education

No Degree - Photography

The Pennington School | Pennington, NJ | 05-2030

Skills

Image editing
Lighting expertise
Portfolio development
Portfolio management
Client collaboration
Creative vision
Problem-solving

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working

Extracurricular activities

School Band – Oboe
2022 – 2026

Performed as an oboist in the school concert band, participating in concerts, rehearsals, and school performances.
Developed teamwork, discipline, and musical proficiency through consistent practice and ensemble collaboration.

FC Copa ECNL Regional League (ECNL RL) – Soccer
2023 – Present

Compete at the ECNL Regional League level, representing FC Copa in one of the nation's premier youth soccer pathways.
Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, resilience, and dedication through year-round training and high-level competition.

Golf
2018 – Present

Active golfer with competitive experience in the PGA Junior League.
Developed precision, strategic thinking, sportsmanship, and consistency through team competition and regular play.

Racquet Sports
2020 – Present

Regularly play pickleball, tennis, and badminton, strengthening agility, hand-eye coordination, and strategic thinking through recreational and competitive play.

Freediving
2024 – 2025

Practice freediving with an emphasis on breath control, water safety, mental focus, and underwater exploration.

Timeline

Lifestyle Photographer
Metuchen Downtown Alliance
06.2026 - CurrentRead more
Barista
Xie Bao 蟹宝
11.2025 - 12.2025Read more
The Pennington School - No Degree, Photography
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Ethan Ren