Sofiia Stasevska
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Creative Photographer with extensive experience capturing stunning images and creating visually compelling content. Innovative with comprehensive understanding of camera settings, lighting techniques and digital editing tools. Strong management skills and committed to meeting clients' expectations. Dedicated visual artist with strong understanding of photography equipment and techniques. Skilled in capturing and editing stunning images with keen eye for detail. Creative and committed to telling stories through photographs. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Fashion Brands
02.2021 - 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.
- 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.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- 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.
Freelance Video Editor
Commercial
01.2020 - Current
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Exported final cuts and upload to content management system and client platforms.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
- Played key role in facilitating projects and contributing to every stage of film and video production.
- Developed and managed storyboards, post-production editing and final delivery formats.
- Edited content in real time at events to deliver high-quality media content within short timeframes.
- Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
- Participated in creative meetings to assist in developing ideas and defining project deadlines.
- Planned and scheduled crews members and equipment to accommodate filming schedules.
- Contributed editing expertise to online content campaigns and performed commercial editorial work for [Type] clients.
- Utilized [Software] to manipulate, splice and sync video footage.
- Assembled various amounts of footage into seamless end product.
- Reviewed and edited film by selecting best combination of performance, sequencing and timing to tell story.
- Wrote voiceover and commentary to adjust and improve scenes.
- Edited [Type] videos for digital distribution by managing graphics, sound, music mix and color correction.
- Reviewed content for quality control to drive vital technical and editorial corrections.
- Worked with editorial team to develop, produce and edit content for broadcasting.
- Edited motion design and visual effects for [Result], network brand identities, promotion and [Type] campaigns.
- Managed projects and workflows for creation of [Type] films.
Film Director
Short Films, Music Videos, Commersials
01.2020 - Current
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
- Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
- Used Sony Vegas and Adobe Creative Suite 5 to produce high-quality HD videos.
- Managed casting and selected shot locations.
- Addressed creative director's notes and prepared projects for final delivery.
- Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance.
- Successfully conveyed story through compelling long- and short-form videos.
- Collaborated with producers and screenwriters to make collective vision for films.
- Reviewed all daily work with producers, creative director of video and other stakeholders.
- Successfully collaborated with other departments and outsourced independent vendors.
- Effectively operated camera, audio, and production equipment during staffing shortages.
- Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors
- Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style.
- Scheduled filming days and weekends, from pre-production meetings to final edits.
- Assigned tasks to assistant editors and interns to improve video production.
- Independently conceptualized timelines, storyboards and themes of video projects.
- Collaborated with composers to decide on musical scores and select music for final film.
- Set budgets, travel itineraries and timelines, and maintained call sheets.
- Operated industry-standard cameras, lighting and photography equipment and various job-related computer software.
- Maintained high department standards in production of media and video projects.
- Collaborated with creative directors and producers to plan, coordinate and execute complex video productions.
- Edited and directed episodic documentary content from assembly to final cut.
- Conducted rehearsals before film production to stimulate actors' emotions and creative side.
- Edited online video, promos, training videos and other content
Creative Director and Editor
IT Company
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
PR Manager
UKRGIPROMEZ
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Wrote and edited articles, web content, advertising copy, periodicals and publications for internal and external audiences.
- Built professional relationships with distributors, customers and media staff by attending trade shows.
- Represented organization to customers, public, government officials and other external sources. Developed key and valued relationships with customers, public, government officials and other external sources by resolving issues quickly and implementing [Type] process.
- Coordinated and managed sponsorships and sponsorship activation.
- Developed innovative marketing and PR strategies.
- Designed and implemented strategic business plan objectives.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Filmmaking
New York Film Academy, New York
Los Angeles, CA04.2023
BBA - PR And Advertisment
V.N. Karazin National University
Ukraine05.2017
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Digital Video
- Project Deadlines
- News Stories
- Brand Identity
- Proficiency in Final Cut Pro
- Color Correction
- Photo Processing
- Equipment Preparation
- Branding Management
- Production Work
- Proative Problem-Solving
- Lighting Expertise
- Canon Mark II Proficient
- Develop Film
- Wedding Photography
- Client Relations
- Photo Products
- Digital Enhancements
- Create Artificial Light
- Strong On-Set Styling Skills
- Shot Recording
- Contract Preparation
- Project Budgeting
- Manage Programs
- Commercial Photography
- Studio Production
- Camera Setup
- Photography and Videography
- Manipulate Images
- Client Scheduling
- Excellent Workflow Management
- Digital Image Creation
- Time Management
- Google Drive
- Microsoft Suite Proficiency
- Creative Lighting
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
- Creative Collaboration
- Exposure Techniques
- Shot Composition
- Set Appointments
- Adobe After Effects
- Green Screen
- Project Scope Creation
- Post-Production Editing
- Adobe Photoshop
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Freelance Photographer
Fashion Brands
02.2021 - Current
Freelance Video Editor
Commercial
01.2020 - Current
Film Director
Short Films, Music Videos, Commersials
01.2020 - Current
Creative Director and Editor
IT Company
06.2017 - 12.2020
PR Manager
UKRGIPROMEZ
01.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Fine Arts - Filmmaking
New York Film Academy, New York
BBA - PR And Advertisment
V.N. Karazin National University
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
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