Jenna Pastore
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Creative professional with over 8 years of experience in photography and videography. Known for exceptional client communication and visual storytelling skills, consistently capturing high-quality images and managing multiple projects to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer, Videographer, Editor
Nightjar Pictures
Wilmington, DE
05.2015 - Current
- Communicate with potential clients regarding photography/videography needs and expectations for projects/events.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to understand their vision and bring their individual story to the forefront.
- Collaborate with teams of other creative professional to build the desired vision.
- Capture high-quality images and video, both candid and portrait posed, using professional mirrorless cameras.
- Arranging lighting, audio, and other equipment in various locations needed.
- Managed post-production, including editing and retouching images and video using using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Premiere.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing deadlines.
- Increased social media engagement with captivating images that told compelling stories.
Teacher's Assistant
Windmill Day School and Camp
Doylestown, PA
09.2014 - 03.2020
- Maintain a happy and healthy classroom environment for up to 20 children ages 1 year to 6 years old.
- Adhere to safety standards required for early childhood education.
- Create welcoming relationships with students, their parents, and school staff.
- Develop and adapt curriculum highlighting individual interests and abilities for each classroom and each student.
- Assisted lead teachers in classroom management and lesson preparation to foster a positive learning environment.
- Communicate with parents regarding their child's goals and needs
- Personally designed engaging and age appropriate art and science lessons for peek and kindergarten students.
- Complete yearly professional development classes.
Shift Supervisor, Cook, Cashier
PureBread Deli
Greenville, DE
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Prepare, and present menu offerings consistently, maintaining a high standard of food quality.
- Severed over 100 customers per day in fast-paced, casual restaurant.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on excellent food preparation and costumer service
- Helped manage inventory levels, optimizing stock rotation and minimizing waste.
- Preformed administrative tasks such as opening and closing the store, inventory, scheduling, cash handling and verifying register counts.
- Supervise and assist employees on a daily tasks.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for both employees and guests.
- Develop a connection with guests and promote a welcoming environment and enjoyable casual dining experience.
Education
Elementary Education
Delaware Technical Community College
DENo Degree - Illustration
Parsons School of Design
New York, NYHigh School Diploma -
Thomas McKean High School
Wilmington, DE06.2006
Skills
- Photo editing
- Video editing
- Digital photography
- Social media
- Retouching and color correction
- Advanced camera skills
- Creative artistic vision
- Visual storytelling
- Adobe creative suite
- Client communication
- Creative vision
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Photographer, Videographer, Editor
Nightjar Pictures
05.2015 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Windmill Day School and Camp
09.2014 - 03.2020
Shift Supervisor, Cook, Cashier
PureBread Deli
08.2013 - 08.2014
Elementary Education
Delaware Technical Community College
No Degree - Illustration
Parsons School of Design
High School Diploma -
Thomas McKean High School