Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Additional Information
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JOSEPH (JOE) PEARSON

Lombard,IL

Summary

Creative Photographer with extensive experience capturing stunning images and creating visually compelling content. Talented at following timelines and anticipating key activities to capture important moments. Innovative with comprehensive understanding of camera settings, lighting techniques and digital editing tools. Strong management skills and committed to meeting clients' expectations. Eager to help grow your business, maintain the company brand, and nurture client relationships through social media, print, video and other mediums.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer, Owner

Piehouse Six
06.2006 - Current

Traditional photography and digital photographic experimentation expressed through my talent and visionary creativity.

  • IHSA certified photographer inconjunction with CSOM Sports.
  • Photograph high-quality images for both print and digital projects, as well as Internet distribution.
  • Digitally edited photos in real time of event.
  • Edited and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
  • Direct guests to the photo website to view and purchase their pictures.
  • Perform advance computer processing of images for assignments.
  • Experienced in Sports & Concert photography.

Student Supervisor

Willowbrook High School
02.2025 - Current
  • Collaborates with other school and district personnel, assigned police officer, representatives of local agencies.
  • Communicates safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff and visitors.
  • Intervenes in potential conflicts and emergency situations for the purpose of deescalating conflicts.
  • Monitors student behavior during and between assigned periods as well as at student events.
  • Refers incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities and rule violations.
  • Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources regarding campus security issues for the purpose of providing information.

Operations Supervisor

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
05.2014 - 01.2025
  • Directed up to 30 warehouse shipping associates.
  • Developed and maintain relationships with shipping carrier account managers.
  • Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets.
  • Addressed all personnel issues promptly.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and warehouses regarding outgoing orders.
  • Assisted in the implementation of the Voice to Dock process. Using a wearable RF unit and the WMS system.
  • Created work flows and process maps using Visio.
  • Performed reviews on full-time employees on a yearly basis.
  • Obtained internal certification on Lean concepts and fundamentals.

Operations Supervisor

Follett Higher Education Group
07.2008 - 05.2014
  • Directed anywhere up to 60 union and non-union warehouse associates within a 550,000 square foot facility where a robotic fulfillment system is in place.
  • Communicated with customer service, managers, directors and vice presidents regarding daily activity.
  • Collaborated with a third-party vendor to implement a new robotic inventory system known as KIVA Robotic Inventory System (KIVA Systems).
  • Developed a professional relationship with KIVA Support personnel by exchanging ideas to improve performance and efficiency.
  • Tracked time spent on assignments each day for productivity reporting.
  • Operated PC, RF-based computer systems and wireless Bluetooth devices with a high level of accuracy.
  • Trained and demonstrated SOP to new employees and temporary staffing.
  • Successfully manage production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
  • Successfully moved 1 million inventory items from their River Grove, IL warehouse to Aurora, IL.

Dispatch Supervisor

United Parcel Service
06.2003 - 07.2008
  • Monitored the work flow for 15 union employees and adjusted delivery routes on a daily basis.
  • Successfully managed production activities so all packages were shipped on time.
  • Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents, and reports.
  • Promoted to Dispatch Supervisor after one year of service as a package car loader.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Photography, online courses

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL

Associate of Science - Electronics

DeVry University
Addison, IL
06.2004

Skills

  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Creative Suite
  • Adobe Illustrator Adobe Premiere Rush experience
  • Social media technologies; Facebook, Instagram and X
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Visio experience
  • Competent in Google Analytics
  • Creative and innovative
  • Graphic design experience
  • Works well under pressure
  • Self-starter, organized and dependable
  • Willingness to travel and learn new skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Cultural Awareness

Accomplishments

  • Achieved #1 position for search terms “piehouse six" and "piehouse six photography” on multiple search engines including Google.com, DuckDuckGo.com and Bing.com.
  • Lead photographer for CSOM Sports media outlet.
  • Multiple published images in the local newspaper.
  • Photographed IHSA, WNBA, MLS, NWSL and NCAA Sporting events for CSOM Sports.
  • Photographed NFL Flag and Nike Football Sporting events.
  • Increased participation by 50% and donations by 75% for the Swinging Bunt Softball Tournament, an event in conjunction with St. Jude's Charities, over 3 years, as their primary sports photographer.

Affiliations

  • Owner of Piehouse Six Photography Facebook page (facebook.com/piehousesix), Instagram (instagram.com/piehousesix) and X (x.com/piehousesix)
  • Lead photographer for CSOM Sports. Covering MLS, NSWL, WNBA, NCAA, IHSA
  • Part time photographer for VIP. Covering IHSA Varsity Sports
  • Contributing yearbook photographer for schools/conference in the area.
  • Willowbrook High School of Villa Park, IL
  • St. Pius X and Sacred Heart of Lombard, IL
  • West Suburban Conference of Dupage County, IL

Additional Information

  • "Joe and I have had a working relationship for over fifteen years now. I've have worked both with Joe on projects, as well as hired him to do photography and promotional materials. His tenacity, professionalism and talent for doing great work is second-to-none. He has a keen sense of what will move the needle and motivate people, in addition to his ability to build a brand and maintain its quality through any medium. He's motivated and very passionate about whatever he does." - Ken Martino, Owner, BottleKaps.com.


  • "Joe is a dedicated team player. He's quick to learn new skills and easily adapts to any change in work environment." - Kevin Petersen, Senior Logistics Analyst, Follett Higher Education Group

References

Ed Sullivan, Athletic Director of Willowbook High School

630-624-0002 | esullivan@dupage88.net


Ken Martino, Owner, BottleKaps.com

773-520-2100 | k.martino@me.com, www.bottlekaps.com

Timeline

Student Supervisor

Willowbrook High School
02.2025 - Current

Operations Supervisor

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
05.2014 - 01.2025

Operations Supervisor

Follett Higher Education Group
07.2008 - 05.2014

Photographer, Owner

Piehouse Six
06.2006 - Current

Dispatch Supervisor

United Parcel Service
06.2003 - 07.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Photography, online courses

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College

Associate of Science - Electronics

DeVry University
JOSEPH (JOE) PEARSON