Michael O'Hara
Ridgewood,NY
Summary
Dedicated photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. 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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Photographer
Michael O'Hara Photo
05.2016 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Enhanced business operations by utilizing successful marketing and outreach strategies to bring in clients, close [Product or Service] sales and increase revenue.
- Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
- Managed correspondence with clients, documented interactions and tracked data transfers with manual and automated strategies.
- Developed long and short-term business needs while driving customer feedback for process improvements.
- Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
- Increased production rates by regulating workflow to meet consumer needs.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
- Managed team of photographers for special projects.
Content & Social Media Manager
Be Creative Studios
03.2014 - 01.2020
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
- Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
- Developed and managed content calendars for each platform to establish timely and relevant posts.
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media.
- Collaborated with team members to develop creative campaigns for social media platforms.
- Designed and implemented social media strategies to align with business goals.
- Created and implemented impactful strategies to increase company brand awareness and engagement.
- Analyzed marketing plan and social media strategies to identify strategic weaknesses and make recommendations for improvements.
- Suggested and implemented new features to develop brand awareness.
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Developed relationships with influencers to grow reach of company and create wider visibility.
- Developed and implemented tracking systems to measure results of posts and campaigns.
- Managed relationships with third-party vendors and suppliers to establish timely delivery of services.
- Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas.
- Developed and promoted corporate brand, images and identity to media and public.
- Cultivated strong corporate image and identity with clear branding.
- Increased brand awareness through development and implementation of successful public relations campaigns.
- Researched latest market trends and analyzed data to develop public relations strategies and tactics.
- Built and strengthened industry partnerships to improve product placements, amplify coverage and maximize effectiveness of marketing strategies.
Social Media Coordinator
MOO
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Created social media content with consistent content and tone.
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
- Wrote social media content to increase engagement with customers.
- Managed social media accounts for clients, generating interest for existing and upcoming product or service releases.
- Tracked and analyzed social media and online marketing initiatives.
- Tracked and capitalized on emerging industry trends to boost campaign performance.
- Tracked competitors' content and social presence and responded appropriately when required.
- Supported SEO initiatives to improve content, keywords and branding.
- Maintained internal communication systems and managed corporate email signatures.
- Monitored advancements in social media and technology, working with marketing teams to adopt new platforms and facilitate integration into marketing plans.
- Assisted product team in properly and effectively handling bad reviews and negative posts.
- Developed and managed content calendars for each platform to establish timely and relevant posts.
- Collaborated with team members to develop creative campaigns for social media platforms.
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL12.2014
Skills
- Social Media
- Image Archiving
- Digital Enhancements
- Equipment Preparation
- Client Relations
- Retouching and Color Correction
- Adobe Photoshop
- Photo Editing
- Strong Compositional Skills
- Sales Expertise
- Fashion Photography
- Digital Photography
Timeline
Professional Photographer
Michael O'Hara Photo
05.2016 - Current
Social Media Coordinator
MOO
05.2014 - 02.2016
Content & Social Media Manager
Be Creative Studios
03.2014 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Flagler College