Kaitlin La Du
Darien,CT
Summary
Offering innovative perspectives on traditional and digital photography and content creation to capture inspired moments and lasting memories. Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative settings with eye toward delivering actionable project strategies for increased sales. Dedicated to highest quality output across personal and professional sessions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Marist Sports Photographer
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
09.2022 - Current
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Assistant Volunteer Coach
Darien High School Varsity Cheer
Darien, CT
08.2022 - Current
- Purpose: publicity, school use, media content, Coach varsity cheer team
- Virtual (with exception on college break) and part-time
- Choreograph dances, cheers, and full competition routine
- Set up for competitions, games, lead team after 3 years prior as captain
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Digital Entrepreneur
Kaitlin La Du
01.2022 - Current
- Design, create, and launch photography website to sell prints
- Four specially curated collections (A Spaniards View, Caught in B&W, Sunrise Sunset, Winter Bliss, Meet Me at the Beach, and Up to Richmonds Ridge), Fine jewelry company based in, , CA
- Photograph, model, market
- Created and updated company digital presence to enhance photography shop marketing through professional website and optimized social media profiles.
- Determined business plan, mission statement and vision.
Professional Photographer
Kaitlin La Du
01.2016 - Current
- Portraits, landscapes, jewelry, fashion, product photographer
- Award winning (see below)
- Photography Print Shop/Website
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
Photographer
US Pro Ski Tour
Aspen, CO
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Photograph Spider Sabich documentary and race day
- Completed complex photo shoots at outdoor venues.
Photographer
Natalia Trevino Amaro
New York City, NY
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Photographed designer collections, models, and show behind the scenes
Social Media Intern
McCann Advertising
New York City, NY
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Leading global advertising agency
- Created engaging content to catch attention of potential customers.
- World’s most creatively-effective marketing services company by The Effie Awards for three consecutive years and by WARC for the past two years
- Create social media content
- Work with Microsoft, Verizon, MasterCard and more major companies
- Internship of 30 hours a week in New York City Branch
- Assisted team with various marketing projects that would engage new leads and potential customers.
Photographer
Argyle Pink Diamonds - JFine
New York City, New York
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Create photography studio to photograph lifestyle and product shots of jewelry
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
Assistant
Yarrow Aspen
03.2022 - 03.2022
- CO photo shoot
- Location: Cloud 9 (Aspen Highlands), Woody Creek Tavern
- Shoot behind the scenes photographs
- Work with Wes Studi, Alessandra Ambrosio, Brooks Nader, Kate Bock, Aleska Genesis, Nicky Jam etc
Social Media Content Creator
Snowmass
Aspen, CO
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Organized, prioritized and managed multiple projects according to dedicated release schedule.
- Launch Snowmass first TikTok account
- Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
Breakfast Attendant
Limelight Hotel
1 1 - 1 1
- 2022
- Setting up breakfast by 7am
- Serve guests
- Clean and restock dishes and breakfast items
Education
Communications
Marist College
08.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Darien High School
Darien, CT 08.2018 - 06.2022
Skills
Digital Photography
Creative visionary
Content scheduling
Social media marketing
Social Media Management
Accomplishments
- Art Department Photography Award of Darien High School
- Scholastic Award and Gold Key Recipient with top image in Connecticut
- Most Valuable Player on Darien High School cheer team
- Pic Darien nature contest winner
Certification
First Aid
Timeline
Photographer
Natalia Trevino Amaro
09.2022 - 09.2022
Marist Sports Photographer
Marist College
09.2022 - Current
Communications
Marist College
08.2022 - Current
First Aid
08-2022
Assistant Volunteer Coach
Darien High School Varsity Cheer
08.2022 - Current
Social Media Intern
McCann Advertising
05.2022 - 06.2022
Assistant
Yarrow Aspen
03.2022 - 03.2022
Digital Entrepreneur
Kaitlin La Du
01.2022 - Current
Photographer
US Pro Ski Tour
12.2021 - 12.2022
Photographer
Argyle Pink Diamonds - JFine
12.2021 - 06.2022
Social Media Content Creator
Snowmass
06.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Darien High School
08.2018 - 06.2022
Professional Photographer
Kaitlin La Du
01.2016 - Current
Breakfast Attendant
Limelight Hotel
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