Michael Koppenhoefer
Aurora,IL
Summary
Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and visual story telling. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Self-employed
01.2021 - Current
- Used Visual story telling to create engaging images and video for clients projects.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Developed creative approaches to video production to create unique and engaging content.
Inventory Coordinator
Versiti
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy
Facilities Maintenance
Versiti
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Maintained building facilities and equipment to ensure company operations run smoothy
Product Distribution Associate
Heartland Blood Centers
07.2014 - 11.2017
- Worked with hospitals to ensure they have the blood supply they need
- Coordinated deliveries to ensure an efficient and timely delivery
Phlebotomist
Heartland Blood Centers
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Collected blood for donation
Infantryman
US Army
01.2002 - 01.2012
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2024
High School Diploma -
East Aurora High School
Aurora, IL2002
Skills
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Photography
- Visual Storytelling
- Creative problem solving
- Retouching and color correction
- Strong Compositional Skills
- Digital Enhancements
- Video Editing
- Photo Editing
- Drone Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Event Photography
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Digital asset management
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Freelance Photographer
Self-employed
01.2021 - Current
Inventory Coordinator
Versiti
03.2019 - 03.2021
Facilities Maintenance
Versiti
11.2017 - 03.2019
Product Distribution Associate
Heartland Blood Centers
07.2014 - 11.2017
Phlebotomist
Heartland Blood Centers
01.2012 - 07.2014
Infantryman
US Army
01.2002 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Columbia College Chicago
High School Diploma -
East Aurora High School