LOREN TONEY
Chicago,IL
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Loren Toney Photography
Chicago, IL
02.2019 - Current
- Planned and obtained original shots using innovative thinking and new techniques.
- Cropped, manipulated and performed color balance for final images.
- Purchased materials and props for photo shoots to enhance products and appearance of subjects.
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
Digital Storyteller
Young Cultural Stewards
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Curated content for social media platforms.
- Utilized editing and photography tools to enhance storytelling.
- Posted useful, creative and timely content on social media, blog and website.
- Planned, produced and edited video projects to maximize engagement.
- Proposed creative ideas to engage followers with different content types and formats.
Social Media Coordinator
Solid Rock Youth Transitional Services
Springfield, IL
12.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive social media strategy for the company's products and services.
- Created content calendars to ensure timely delivery of posts, campaigns, and promotions on various social media platforms.
- Monitored, analyzed, and reported on the performance of all social media activities using analytics tools.
- Collaborated with marketing team members to create engaging content that resonates with target audiences.
- Implemented best practices for optimizing organic reach by leveraging existing relationships with influencers and bloggers.
Coordinator of Technology and Digital Programs
Marwen Arts
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Develop digital workflows for technology courses including managing storage devices, printing.
- Mentor and partner with interns, apprentices, and studio technicians to maintain technical aspects of studio
- Collaborate with teaching artists and Manager of Studio Programs on the continued development of virtual courses by researching virtual teaching and participating in course design conversations.
Sales Associate/Social Media Manager
Urban Outfitters, Inc
Chicago, IL
02.2020 - 03.2022
Sales Associate
Urban Outfitters, Inc
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
02.2019 - 02.2020
Teaching Assistant/Service and Prep Technician
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Documented maintenance actions and kept equipment records updated.
- Sent out film to be developed for a students.
- Rented equipment out to students
- Maintained and repaired equipment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Arts And Science, Photography
Columbia College Chicago
High School Diploma -
Rich South High School
Skills
- Film digital photography
- Photoshop Lightroom
- Social Media Managing
- Building Marketing Strategies
- Background in Cinematography
- Film and Studio Assistant experience
- Inkjet Printing
- Scanning shooting film (35mm, 120mm, 4X5, 8x10 View Camera,
- Flex Color, Color Perfect
- 16mm 35mm motion picture cameras
- Canon Mamiya Systems
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Member of Diversify Photo
- Member of GirlGaze
- NYT, Marketwatch, Rolling Stone published photographer
- Latitude Chicago Artist in Residence
- South Facing Windows Artist in Residence
- Nominated for the 30 Photographers, 2020
Select Festivals and Concerts
- Summersmash 21' via Elevator Magazine
- Lollapalooza 21' via Black Archivist
- Day N Vegas In House Media Team (In Time Media)
- Khrangbin 2021 Tour via Media Pass
- Bleachers 2021 Tour via Media Pass
Timeline
Social Media Coordinator
Solid Rock Youth Transitional Services
12.2023 - Current
Digital Storyteller
Young Cultural Stewards
06.2023 - Current
Coordinator of Technology and Digital Programs
Marwen Arts
03.2022 - 08.2023
Sales Associate/Social Media Manager
Urban Outfitters, Inc
02.2020 - 03.2022
Sales Associate
Urban Outfitters, Inc
02.2019 - 02.2020
Photographer
Loren Toney Photography
02.2019 - Current
Teaching Assistant/Service and Prep Technician
Columbia College Chicago
01.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Arts And Science, Photography
Columbia College Chicago
High School Diploma -
Rich South High School
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