MARIANA ARBOLEDA
Amityville,NY
Summary
Responsible and Goal-Oriented team player with a solid understanding of customer service standards and the ability to overcome challenges when faced with time constraints. Experienced in providing in-depth knowledge of product quality and recommendations to meet customers' needs and exceed expectations. Adept at communicating and collaborating with teams to ensure positive client experiences and meet sales goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Writer and Photographer
Washington Square News
New York City, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted interviews with students and community members for stories, while adhering to a strict publication schedule.
- Collaborated with editors to develop story ideas and content direction, publishing up to three articles per month.
- Capturing images for articles, including photographing storefronts, museums, parks, candy shops, and other subjects.
Freelance Assistant Party Decorator
Lovely Memorys, Party Decorations
Long Island, NY
08.2020 - Current
- Assisting with decorating parties of 50-100 people in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicating with guests about event details to ensure accurate service under tight deadlines, often translating between Spanish and English for customers.
- Maintaining an accurate inventory of party materials needed for each party.
Photographer
Tisch New Theater
New York City, NY
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Attended rehearsals and events to capture behind-the-scenes moments, offering insights into the creative process.
- Provided timely delivery of images for marketing materials and archival purposes, increasing audience engagement.
- Collaborated closely with directors, cast, and crew to understand the artistic vision and key moments to focus on during performances.
Contributing Editor
ISO Magazine
New York City, NY
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Attended regular meetings to brainstorm themes, topics, and features, fostering a creative environment for members.
- Oversaw the editorial process from concept to publication, ensuring high-quality content that resonates with the publication's theme.
- Collaborated with a team of contributors, assigning tasks and maintaining deadlines to ensure timely publication schedules.
Event Photographer
Aspect Chamber Music
New York City, NY
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Captured high-quality images at various music events, including piano, jazz, and singing concerts, ensuring all key moments were documented, varying from onstage to candid guests' pictures.
- Edited and retouched photographs promptly, ensuring final images met professional standards and client expectations.
Shopper
Whole Foods Market
Commack, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed and processed customer orders efficiently, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment of grocery and specialty items.
- Maintained knowledge of store inventory, seasonal promotions, and product sourcing.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a clean, organized, and welcoming shopping environment.
Publicity Director
Brentwood High School’s Drama and Performing Arts Theater
Brentwood, NY
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed promotional materials for theater productions and events.
- Attended rehearsals frequently to capture the experiences of a theater production.
- Utilized editing software such as Premiere Pro and CapCut to create creative and entertaining social media clips.
Editor-in-Chief
PowWow News
Brentwood, NY
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Oversaw editorial operations by leading students in completing articles and ensuring a student body presence in the paper.
- Developed new ideas for stories alongside members and teacher advisors.
- Provided feedback on article drafts for any grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors before publishing.
Fellow Student Journalist
PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs
Phoenix, Arizona
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Attended an intensive week-long multimedia video journalism fellowship at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University.
- Developed and produced an original news story to be published on the PBS NewsHour channel.
- Collaborated with SRL youth media producers while collaborating with other student journalists.
Education
Photography & Imaging -
New York University
New York, NY05.2027
Liberal Studies Core - Global Liberal Studies
New York University
Florence, Italy05.2024
Skills
- Highly motivated
- Active listener
- Time management
- Leadership
- Fast learner and detail-oriented
- Multitasker
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro
- Creative storytelling
Timeline
Photographer
Tisch New Theater
01.2025 - 05.2025
Event Photographer
Aspect Chamber Music
01.2025 - 03.2025
Staff Writer and Photographer
Washington Square News
09.2024 - Current
Contributing Editor
ISO Magazine
09.2024 - 05.2025
Shopper
Whole Foods Market
06.2024 - 08.2024
Publicity Director
Brentwood High School’s Drama and Performing Arts Theater
09.2022 - 05.2023
Fellow Student Journalist
PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs
06.2022 - 06.2022
Editor-in-Chief
PowWow News
09.2021 - 05.2023
Freelance Assistant Party Decorator
Lovely Memorys, Party Decorations
08.2020 - Current
Photography & Imaging -
New York University
Liberal Studies Core - Global Liberal Studies
New York University
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