Jack Gallagher
Chicago
Summary
I am a photographer, performer, and educator with a strong foundation in arts and education. I have designed and implemented curricula in photography, filmmaking, writing, and improv. My experience as a studio assistant has sharpened my skills in client communication, session scheduling, photo shoot coordination, album preparation, image selection, and photo editing. Additionally, I have advanced proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office programs, along with expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign, and Audition. I am seeking an opportunity where I can leverage my skills while embracing new challenges that foster professional and creative growth. I am a proactive leader and a resourceful problem solver.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Performer
Batsu
03.2023 - Current
- Deliver high-energy, interactive comedy performances featuring stunts and audience engagement in Chicago's vibrant Old Town neighborhood.
- Support pre-show operations by welcoming and seating audience members, managing reservations, and verifying IDs to ensure a seamless experience.
Studio Assistant
Classic Kids Photography
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Engage with clients to understand and fulfill their specific requirements.
- Oversee and coordinate the studio schedule, ensuring seamless pre-shoot consultations, photo sessions, ordering appointments, and artwork pick-ups.
- Liaise with our photo printing lab to place artwork orders, approve proofs, manage the delivery schedule, and ensure quality control of received artwork.
- Set up photo sessions with customized lighting, backdrops, camera configurations, and posing to meet clients' specific needs.
- Select and refine images from sessions, enhance color and lighting, adjust cropping, and design client albums with precision.
- Conduct ordering sessions where clients can review images and design bespoke high-end fine-art pieces tailored to their preferences.
- Assisted photographers during sessions, ensuring optimal lighting and background setup.
- Organized and maintained studio inventory, facilitating efficient access to equipment and props.
- Provided administrative support, including scheduling appointments, answering phones, and managing email correspondence.
- Supported creative team in meeting project deadlines by efficiently completing assigned tasks.
Lead Instructor
Mad Science
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Recruited, onboarded, and mentored new instructors to ensure high-quality program delivery.
- Successfully managed and delivered over 40 after-school classroom science programs and private party performances with precision and engagement.
- Monitored instructor performance to maintain consistent quality standards across the company.
- Facilitated engaging hands-on science programs for after-school sessions, school assemblies, and private events, fostering curiosity and active learning.
Photographer
Lifetouch
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Photographed a diverse range of subjects daily across preschool, sports, senior portraits, and school picture divisions.
- Mastered a range of lighting and posing techniques to enhance subject presentation and image quality.
- Coordinated a demanding schedule across various shooting locations to ensure timely arrivals and efficient workflow.
- Expertly utilized advanced camera techniques, including manual settings, composition, and specialized equipment, to capture high-quality images.
Instructor
The Second City Training Center
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Taught a range of courses at Chicago's historic Second City Training Center, including Improv, Sketch Comedy, Acting, and Clowning, fostering student creativity and performance skills.
- Directed and produced student end-of-session performances, overseeing blocking, technical design, and stage management to ensure polished final presentations.
- Ensured classes adhered to the Second City curriculum and upheld the program's high standards.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Acting, with a secondary focus on playwriting
Columbia College Chicago
01.2012
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Audition, InDesign, After Effects)
- Proficient in ProSelect and StudioPlus for streamlined workflow and image management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Drive)
- Curriculum development and classroom management
- Strong client communication and relationship management
- Sales strategy and client engagement
- Efficient schedule coordination and time management
- Dynamic live performance and impactful public speaking
- Versatile and impactful writing for creative and professional contexts
Websites
Timeline
Studio Assistant
Classic Kids Photography
01.2024 - 12.2025
Performer
Batsu
03.2023 - Current
Lead Instructor
Mad Science
05.2022 - 01.2024
Photographer
Lifetouch
01.2021 - 05.2022
Instructor
The Second City Training Center
01.2015 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Acting, with a secondary focus on playwriting
Columbia College Chicago