Kenai Huerth
Portland,Maine
Summary
Results-driven retail professional with over 3 years of management experience at Zumiez and current role at Sal's Skate Shop in South Portland, Maine. Proven expertise in customer service, team leadership, sales, and store operations. Great background in food service, safety protocols, and fast-paced hospitality environments. Passionate about visual storytelling and actively pursuing a career in photography.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Self-employeed
05.2024 - Current
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
Associate
Sal's Skateshop
05.2023 - Current
- Managing day to day operations/Daily money counts
Assistant Manager
Zumiez
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Trained new employees, opened and closed the store, managed the daily cash intake and outtake, and provided great customer service.
Education
BFA - Media with a Focus in Photography
University of Southern Maine
01.2027
Skills
- Adobe Video editing
- Client communication
- Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom
Websites
Accomplishments
- 3rd Place, Best College Front Page – New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA), 2025
- Featured Photographer, Thrasher Magazine – Issues: [March/2025] & [January/2025]Live music and skateboarding photography published in two print issues of a leading skateboarding publication.
- Founder & Editor, Slashed Magazine (2024–Present)Independent print and digital magazine spotlighting underground skateboarding and live music culture in New England. Issue 2 launches September 2025.
Timeline
Freelance Photographer
Self-employeed
05.2024 - Current
Associate
Sal's Skateshop
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
Zumiez
11.2021 - 05.2024
BFA - Media with a Focus in Photography
University of Southern Maine
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