Shaquana Tucker
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Content Creator with extensive knowledge of adobe creative suite use and digital marketing. Committed to unique and aesthetically pleasing content with a talent for adapting to changing markets. Successful at posting frequently and using content management systems. 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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
YouTuber
Lexi's Thoughts
Binghamton, United States
11.2020 - Current
- Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Wrote content and uploaded it to my content management system.
- Created and posted to my website.
- Posted daily on 2 social media sites.
- Employed site manager tools to publish content and maintain professional looking web pages.
- Increased website and social media traffic 130% by creating dynamic graphics and pieces.
- Added meta descriptions, keywords and image tags to increase clients' SEO presence 130%.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
- Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
- Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.
Freelance Photographer
Shaquana Photography
Binghamton, United States
11.2019 - Current
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
- Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
- Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
- Maintained productive professional relationships with models and modeling agencies.
- Handled cameras operating at several thousand frames per second.
- Directed guests to photo port location to view and purchase pictures.
- Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
Volunteer
Binghamton High School
Binghamton, United States
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
- Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
- Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.
- Organized and managed events and projects as part of community support services.
- Tracked volunteer hours in spreadsheets.
- Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05.2026
High School Diploma -
Binghamton High School
Binghamton, NY06.2022
Skills
- Telephone Etiquette
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Fundraising Events
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Lighting Expertise
- Image Editing
- Visual Design
- Digital Enhancements
- Adobe Photoshop
- Photo Shoots
- Proficiency in Final Cut Pro
- Commercial Photography
- Image Manipulation
- Time Management
- Image Editing and Retouching
- Advanced Retouching
- Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
- Lighting and Angles
- Taking Photographs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Active Listening
- Location Shooting
- Digital Photography
- Visual Effects
- Social Media Digital Marketing
- Exposure Techniques
- Camera Setup
- YouTube
- Speaking
- Resizing
- Adobe Systems Software
- Idea Brainstorming
- Shot Flows
- Graphics and Photo Imaging Software
- Content Scheduling
- Shot and Scene Planning
- Social Media Platforms
- Google Analytics
- Understanding of Content
- Film and Recording Review
- Films and Recordings Direction
- Music and Sound Editing Software
- Social Media Content Creation
- Staging Shots
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Direction
- Media Production
- Essay Writing
- Editing and Rewriting
- Email Communication
Timeline
Volunteer
Binghamton High School
10.2021 - 06.2022
YouTuber
Lexi's Thoughts
11.2020 - Current
Freelance Photographer
Shaquana Photography
11.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Syracuse University
High School Diploma -
Binghamton High School