Jahari Bell
Ridgeland,Mississippi
Summary
I am a dedicated photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Combined with a talent for developing unique custom artwork, innovative approach to ideas and concept development, I can be a great candidate for any creative team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Director of Outreach
Mississippi State SPARK Leadership Conference
11.2023 - Current
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
Mississippi State Video Intern
Mississippi State Office Of Admissions
09.2023 - Current
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
Visual Media
Mississippi State Student Association
03.2023 - Current
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
- Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
Photographer
Zap Photography
01.2023 - Current
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
Photographer
Mississippi State The Reflector Newspaper
02.2022 - Current
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
- Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
Freelance Photographer & Videographer
Entrepreneurship
01.2022 - Current
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.
- Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
- Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
- Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
- Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.
- Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
- Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
Social Media Intern
Mississippi State SPARK Leadership Conference
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Created engaging content to catch attention of potential customers.
- Created informative and entertaining posts for client's Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages.
- Optimized social media content for maximum engagement and reach.
- Conducted daily updates to social media profiles to boost company online presence.
- Developed creative and unique campaign visuals, including videos, GIFs and images.
- Moderated social media accounts for constructive, brand-appropriate communications.
- Assisted team with various marketing projects that would engage new leads and potential customers.
- Evaluated analytics to track campaign success and identify improvement opportunities.
Elevate Leadership
First Ridgeland Baptist Church
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
- Promoted company's events by designing marketing materials such as posters, digital invites and brochures.
- Prepared images to coincide with social and blog posts.
- Leveraged [Software] to produce graphic art and visual materials for email and related assets.
- Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Concentration: Graphic Design
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12.2025
High School Diploma -
Ridgeland High School
Ridgeland, MS05.2021
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Grant Proposals
- Operations Management
- Consulting
- Project Management
Websites
Affiliations
Mississippi State University Student Association
SPARK Leadership Conference
Mississippi State Office of Admissions
The Reflector Newspaper
Black Student Association
Timeline
Co-Director of Outreach
Mississippi State SPARK Leadership Conference
11.2023 - Current
Mississippi State Video Intern
Mississippi State Office Of Admissions
09.2023 - Current
Elevate Leadership
First Ridgeland Baptist Church
05.2023 - 07.2023
Visual Media
Mississippi State Student Association
03.2023 - Current
Photographer
Zap Photography
01.2023 - Current
Social Media Intern
Mississippi State SPARK Leadership Conference
01.2023 - 11.2023
Photographer
Mississippi State The Reflector Newspaper
02.2022 - Current
Freelance Photographer & Videographer
Entrepreneurship
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Concentration: Graphic Design
Mississippi State University
High School Diploma -
Ridgeland High School
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