Leif Van Cise
Fairbanks,AK
Summary
A detail oriented photographer with a background in marketing, commercial retail and customer service. Has a strong focus on team collaboration and delivering for those around him. Adept understanding of how to coordinate complex projects, ensuring timely completion, constantly adapting to changing requirements. Proven skills in leadership and strategic planning with a diverse background in communications and business operations in both commercial and educational sectors.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Photographer
UAF University Relations
03.2021 - Current
- Established professional contacts and maintained strong relationships with UAF students, staff, faculty and administration, as well as the greater Fairbanks community.
- Provided multimedia content for various UAF social media accounts, web sites, research projects, faculty, staff and students.
- Worked closely with creative teams and UR to fulfill institutional marketing and branding objectives.
- Collected and documented photos, videos and model releases while maintaining the privacy of students, faculty and staff.
- Learned and refined best practices for photo processing and helped streamline workflows for image requests, headshots and model releases.
- Provided feedback, recommendations and tips for promotional materials and content for UAF websites, social media, advertisements and merchandise.
- Photography/Videography/Processing/Cataloging
UAF 360 Virtual Campus Tour, Project Lead
Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity
05.2021 - 05.2022
- 2022 Dean’s Choice Award, College of Business and Security Management
- Created virtual campus tour of large communal spaces (The NOOK, Alaska eSports Center and Schaible Auditorium)
- Experience in the 360 cameras and 3D mapping software
- Grant writing and budget management
- 360 camera photography/3D modeling software
Event Coordinator
Northrim Bank Roast n’ Boast, CBSM, Fairbanks
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: https://www.uafsom.com/eighth-annual-northrim-roast-and-boast/
- Experienced executive level marketing practices with Northrim Bank Director of Marketing.
- Forecasted expenditures and managed a budget for various marketing campaigns.
- Partook in various planning committees w/ Northrim Bank and College of Business and Security Management.
- Lead creative process and designed advertising collateral to promote community engagement.
- Established various relationships and promoted local businesses.
- Large event photography and videography experience.
- Social Media Marketing and Web Engagment Analysis.
- Google Ads
Event Photographer
GeoFORCE Alaska, UAF, Fairbanks
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: https://geoforce.alaska.edu/
- Created and promoted content to facilitate STEM education in rural Alaskan communities.
- Provided high quality content for print, social media and website publications promoting UA educational programs and GeoFORCE Alaska.
- Photographed and helped council 3 separate cohorts of 30+ Rural Alaskan Students through a 4 year program.
- Illustrated and translated university message to elevate UAF branding in difficult environments.
- Gained further knowledge of Alaska Native culture and teaching methods.
- Frequent interaction and networking with UAF donors, dignitaries, faculty and staff.
Warehouse Supervisor
Lummi Fishing Supplies, LFS
03.2016 - 08.2021
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Trained employees on equipment operation, safety protocols and communications.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight shipments, returns, transfers and deliveries.
- Adept knowledge of maritime industry, commercial fishing brands, safety standards and trends.
- Customer service and sales experience both in person and over phone.
- Moved and assembled merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks hand trucks, hydraulic cutters and power tools.
- Increased accuracy in inventory tracking through completing audits in IMU and POS systems.
Education
BBA - Business Administration, Focus in Marketing
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK05-2022
High School Diploma -
Sitka High School
Sitka, AK05-2018
Skills
- Inventory Maintenance Unit (IMU) management
- Point of Sale (POS) systems management
- Marketing and social media/web engagement practices
- Event, Studio and Outdoor content creator
- Quickbooks Online Accounting, Microsoft Excel and Adobe Suite Certified
- Remote and In-person Customer Service and problem solving experience
- Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Coordinator
- Experienced in maintaining Project Management Systems (Asana, Basecamp, Slack, Monday)
- Experience maintaining budgets, invoicing and purchasing
- Diverse networking and communications background in marketing
Timeline
UAF 360 Virtual Campus Tour, Project Lead
Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity
05.2021 - 05.2022
Campus Photographer
UAF University Relations
03.2021 - Current
Event Photographer
GeoFORCE Alaska, UAF, Fairbanks
07.2019 - 07.2024
Event Coordinator
Northrim Bank Roast n’ Boast, CBSM, Fairbanks
11.2018 - 11.2020
Warehouse Supervisor
Lummi Fishing Supplies, LFS
03.2016 - 08.2021
BBA - Business Administration, Focus in Marketing
University of Alaska Fairbanks
High School Diploma -
Sitka High School
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