Makenzie Cochran-Dockerty
Topeka
Summary
Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in on-location shoots, studio set-ups and equipment maintenance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Topeka Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Instruct students on various subjects throughout the day, including ELA, science, social studies, and math
- Follow school policies, teacher guidelines, and student IEPs to ensure student safety and achieve learning outcomes
- Incorporate digital technology into learning instruction, including SMART boards and iPads
- Collaborate with grade level team to ensure student success with the lesson plans created for each week
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Photographer/Photo Editor
Freelance
01.2021 - Current
- Performed post-processing activities according to specifications provided
- Ensuring that all images met industry standards regarding resolution, size and file format before sending them out for production
- Research new technologies related to photography processing software applications in order to stay up-to-date on industry trends
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Captured stunning images by utilizing various lighting techniques and creative compositions.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
Editor/Page Designer
News-Press NOW
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Created layouts for the front-page sections based on available space in the paper
- Ensured that all content adhered to company standards prior to publishing
- Developed strategies to increase readership by creating engaging headlines and captions
- Proofread and edited all submitted stories for publication in the front-page section
- Assigned tasks to staff members according to their areas of expertise
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.
Education
Master of Science - Mass Communication
Kansas State University
05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Mass Media Broadcast Production
Northwest Missouri State University
04-2018
Skills
- Photo editing
- Problem-solving
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Video editing
- Social media
- Retouching and color correction
- Project management
- Social media promotion
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Topeka Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Photographer/Photo Editor
Freelance
01.2021 - Current
Editor/Page Designer
News-Press NOW
04.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Mass Communication
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Mass Media Broadcast Production
Northwest Missouri State University
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