Sammy Hussein
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated creative with eight years of experience in high-level editorial, corporate, commercial, and event photo and video. Well-versed in the Adobe Creative Suite, Capture One, and Davinci Resolve. Passionate and results-oriented leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Photographer
GOATGROUP
Teterboro, NJ
11.2021 - Current
- Shot Internal events, Casting calls, and Editorial Flat lay’s for GOATGROUP brands with the highest output of assets since joining the team
- Oversaw training of Associate Photographers resulting in the NJ team hitting the highest number of daily products shot per quarter for both teams in 3 years
- Created guideline decks for internal processes and onboarding resources to reduce ramp-up time
- Worked alongside different teams to produce deliverables with tight deadlines and became the main point of contact for the East Coast photo team
Photographer/Videographer
Vision Art Festival
Crans-Montana , Switzerland
07.2018 - 07.2024
- In charge of keeping order of artists and their progress on their artwork for capture
- Photographed and shot Video of each artist for daily recaps
- In charge of storage and organization of all content taken for each day
- Editing/Retouching photo and video content to be submitted at the end of each day to Creative Director
- Assisting President/Vice President of the festival getting tools and needs for all artists
- Configured shots based on daily needs, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment
Social Media Manager/ Content Creator
East End Yovth
New York, NY
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Shooting photo and video content for clients in a range of industries
- Served as the POC for managing and scheduling numerous social media accounts
- Editing high-level photo/video content in tight deadlines tailored for each client's tonality
- Managed content backup & organization for all clients
- Ensured the readiness of all production equipment for shoots
- Engaged in dialogues with target audiences
- Followed trends in the industry and target niche to capitalize on emerging trends
1st Assistant
Sam Norval Photography
New York, NY
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Assisted in high level editorial, fashion, corporate photo/video shoots
- In charge or handling data storage after shoots
- Handled edits and retouching of final images after shoots
- Managed and Scheduled content for posts on social media
- Organized equipment and supplies needed for shoots as directed
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ05.2018
High School Diploma -
Bayonne High School
Bayonne, NJ06.2017
Skills
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Can create compelling content for different niches
- Able to thrive and contribute in team settings
- Excellent interpersonal communications
- Ability to research and keep up with emerging marketing and advertising trends
Timeline
Product Photographer
GOATGROUP
11.2021 - Current
Social Media Manager/ Content Creator
East End Yovth
05.2019 - 09.2021
Photographer/Videographer
Vision Art Festival
07.2018 - 07.2024
1st Assistant
Sam Norval Photography
04.2017 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Hudson County Community College
High School Diploma -
Bayonne High School
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