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Leeann Kolka
Photo Stylist
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Photo Art Director and Stylist with strong ability in room sets, propping, softlines, off figure and table top. Offering photo direction, photo planning, set design, material sourcing, on set styling and execution. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging art direction and set styling knowledge to promote efficiency and planning. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Self EmployedCarmel, IN
Freelance Photo Art Director/Senior Stylist
03.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Consulted with customers to understand and meet unique style and production needs from creative inspiration to photo planning, set design,on set styling and photo art direction.
- Stayed on top of Styling and photography trends to consistently offer each customer current, relevant style advice.
Kreber GraphicsColumbus, Ohio
Photo Art Director/Styling Manager
07.2006 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Worked collaboratively with Clients, Creative team Photographers and Stylists to execute high quality photography in an energetic and creative environment.
- Designed custom and permanent room sets for the photo studio, maintaining adequate scale and architectural standards. Creating sketches, work orders and ongoing collaboration with construction crews. Point person for sourcing of materials such as flooring, windows, doors and architectural elements.
- Collaborated with creative design team to complete projects on tight deadlines, providing adequate staffing, booking and managing house and freelance staff.
- Developed photography from creative inspiration, photo and set planning, on set photography approval, collaboration with digital imaging and presentation to the creative team and clients.
- Client list includes JoAnn Fabrics, Bed Bath and Beyond, Big Lots, Harley Davidson, Linens and Things.
- Styling rooms sets, props, softlines and table top.
- Created and painted specialized backgrounds to meet specialized photographing needs.
- Expert in DIY and crafting.
Shawk/AmbrosiChicago, IL
Senior Photo Stylist
06.2005 - 07.2006
Job overview
- Consistently met schedules and deadlines for all photography projects.
- Worked alongside entire Creative team in energetic and creative environment producing high quality photography.
- Responsible for tracking and receiving merchandise, Coordinating layouts with clent instructions, insuring photography is completed according to clients needs.
- Prepped and styled merchandise.
- Responsible for room set, prop, softlines and table top styling.
- Responsible for prop shopping and returns.
- Lead stylist fot the Kmart Martha Stewart Brand.
- Client list includes Kmart, Sears, Linens and Things, The Great Indoors, Bloomingdale's and Sunbeam
AmbrosiDetroit, MI
Senior Photo Stylist
04.2004 - 07.2006
Job overview
- Consistently met schedules and deadlines for all photography projects.
- Worked alongside entire Creative team in energetic and creative environment producing high quality photography.
- Responsible for tracking and receiving merchandise. Coordinating layouts with client instructions, insuring photography is completed according to clients needs.
- Prepped and styled merchandise.
- Responsible for prop shopping and returns.
- Lead stylist for the Kmart Martha Stewart brand.
- Cline list includes Kmart, Sears, Linens and Things, The Great Indoors, Bloomingdale's and Sunbeam
AmbrosiDetroit, MI
Stylist
05.1999 - 04.2004
Job overview
- Prepared client merchandise for photoshoots by completing photography according to client specifics.
- Styled room sets, off figure fashion, Softlines, table top, food, and on figure fashion.
- Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging design and fashion trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
- Kept work areas clean and neat to stay productive.
- Readied items for photo shoots by removing tags, organizing product and arranging layouts.
Education
University Of Michigan - FlintFlint, MI
Bachelor of Arts from Health Administration
North Central Michigan CollegePetoskey, MI
Associate of Applied Science from Allied Health
Timeline
Freelance Photo Art Director/Senior Stylist
Self Employed
03.2019 - Current
Photo Art Director/Styling Manager
Kreber Graphics
07.2006 - 03.2019
Senior Photo Stylist
Shawk/Ambrosi
06.2005 - 07.2006
Senior Photo Stylist
Ambrosi
04.2004 - 07.2006
Stylist
Ambrosi
05.1999 - 04.2004
University Of Michigan - Flint
Bachelor of Arts from Health Administration
North Central Michigan College
Associate of Applied Science from Allied Health
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