Sophie Horvath

• Marketed photography services through social media platforms and personal website.
• Traveled domestically or internationally as required by client assignments or projects.
• Researched new techniques and trends in music photography to continually improve skills and stay current in field.
• Provided guidance on posing, composition, and styling during promotional photo shoots for musicians or bands.
• Submitted finalized photographs to clients according to agreed-upon deadlines.
• Edited and retouched photographs to ensure optimal visual appeal.
• Collaborated with musicians, event planners, and venue staff to coordinate shooting logistics.
• Networked with professionals in music industry to foster potential partnerships and business opportunities.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Negotiated contracts outlining scope of work, deliverables, timelines, and payment terms.
• Captured high-quality images of live music performances for various clients.
• Communicated effectively with clients throughout all phases of project from initial consultation to final delivery.
• Maintained organized digital photo library for easy retrieval during client consultations or portfolio reviews.
• Managed equipment inventory, including cameras, lenses, lighting, and other accessories.
• Communicated effectively with bands, artists, venues, publicists, managers, and magazines throughout all phases of projects, from initial consultation to final delivery, to ensure client satisfaction and project success.

• Partnered with Professional Staff to identify and resolve problems impacting student safety.
• Oversaw all student staff employed by Student Union, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to policies.
• Managed communication and facilitated completion of room setups by student workers, delegating tasks based on individual strengths and weaknesses.
• Attended weekly meetings with Professional Staff to discuss staff progress, setups, and address any concerns or issues.
• Conducted interviews for potential professional staff and student supervisors, contributing to team building and leadership development.
• Trained incoming student supervisors, imparting essential skills and knowledge to uphold operational standards.
• Designed and conducted professional development workshops; notably created workshop on protocols for responding to students experiencing seizures.
• Responded to and trained for emergency situations within Student Union, ensuring safe environment for all staff and visitors.

• Operated various stations including bar, floor, door, smoking patio, and bathroom attendant, ensuring smooth operation and adherence to venue policies.
• Verified school and regular IDs at door to enforce age restrictions and maintain venue safety standards.
• Monitored crowd behavior to ensure safe and orderly environment, intervening when necessary to enforce rules and prevent incidents.
• Conducted regular checks of bathrooms to ensure cleanliness, safety, and availability for patrons.
• Enforced self-serve bar rules, monitoring alcohol consumption among patrons to promote responsible drinking.
• Communicated effectively with professional staff and event supervisors, providing updates on incidents or issues as they arose.
• Provided information on house rules to patrons and event coordinators as needed, facilitating positive experience for all attendees.
• Implemented cleanup procedures at end of events, ensuring venue was left in clean and orderly condition.

Additional Responsibilities as Event Photographer:

• Captured photographs of pre-selected shows or events, ensuring high-quality images that captured the atmosphere and essence of the occasion.
• Managed photography equipment and settings while continuing to monitor floor and patrons for safety and adherence to venue policies.
• Coordinated with event organizers or coordinators to understand specific photography requirements.

• Solved problems timely and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Managed day-to-day department operations with effective workflow coordination.
• Supported daily operations by organizing office spaces for maximum functionality and ease of use.
• Collaborated effectively with student supervisors to perform room setups and maintenance within student union.
• Ensured cleanliness and organization of rooms and office spaces to uphold operational standards.
• Provided support by substituting for absent staff at various workstations such as game room and information desk.