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Jourdan Cooley

Jourdan Cooley

Hampshire,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.

Experienced with capturing compelling images that tell story and engage audience. Utilizes advanced editing software and lighting techniques to enhance image quality and visual appeal. Track record of successfully managing multiple projects and meeting client expectations with creative and technical insight.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Ecommerce Photographer

Claire's Inc.
08.2020 - 09.2025
  • I am responsible for photographing and styling products in alignment with current brand standards to ensure visual consistency across digital platforms. I collaborate closely with the Ecommerce and Digital Asset Management teams to locate, organize, and maintain a streamlined digital asset workflow.
  • Creating and maintaining a comprehensive style guide that aligns with evolving brand standards.
  • Managing and organizing image files, coordinating with internal teams for proper asset storage and accessibility.
  • Maintaining accurate data entry records to track asset locations and usage across platforms.
  • Preparing and sending product photography to external vendors for professional retouching support.

Photography Assistant / Digital Capture Technician

IMX Studio
11.2017 - 12.2020
  • Responsibilities include: setting up and tearing down sets, organizing equipment, file management, file storage, and data entry. Working alongside photographers, producers, and the merchandising team in order to ensure accuracy and efficiency on our day to day sets.

Staff Photography / Server / Hostess

Art & Alma’s Century Inn
08.2004 - 02.2018
  • Skills Acquired: serving customers; time management; managing a team; staff scheduling; staff, food, and drink photography.

Photography Intern

SGS – Sierra Studio
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Assisted with set builds, as well as food and product photography. Also worked with management on studio organization.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Digital Photography

The Illinois Institute of Art
03.2015

Associates of Arts Degree - undefined

Elgin Community College
05.2011

Skills

  • Digital photography
  • Capture One
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Mac
  • Microsoft Office
  • Studio Lighting
  • Problem-solving
  • Superb attention to detail
  • Collaborative attitude

FREELANCE WORK

  • Photography Assistant
  • Digital Capture Technician
  • Portraiture
  • Weddings
  • Events
  • On-set Film Stills

Timeline

Ecommerce Photographer

Claire's Inc.
08.2020 - 09.2025

Photography Assistant / Digital Capture Technician

IMX Studio
11.2017 - 12.2020

Photography Intern

SGS – Sierra Studio
01.2015 - 06.2015

Staff Photography / Server / Hostess

Art & Alma’s Century Inn
08.2004 - 02.2018

Associates of Arts Degree - undefined

Elgin Community College

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Digital Photography

The Illinois Institute of Art

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