Xue Michelle Sun
Bellevue,WA
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. Works at a fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
- 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
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Eaton Hill Winery
Granger, Washington
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Project of Remodeling the Farm House
- photography
Restaurant General Manager/Owner/Operator
Self-employed
Issaquah, WA
12.2018 - 02.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations at [Flavor of Chengdu] Located at 525 NW Locust St, Issaquah WA 98027
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Restaurant menu design and photography.
- Prepared restaurant business plan by reviewing demands, analyzing competitors and developing projections for sales and finances.
Freelance Photographer
Clients
New York, NY
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Established photographs in the controlled lab, field, and remote environments.
- Edited, toned photographs for clients.
- Photographed high-quality images for customers.
Photographer's Assistant
Tastingtable.com
447 Broadway, New York, NY
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Designed and managed shoots in addition to assisting senior photographers; led light design and setup.
- Shot, edited, toned, captioned, archived, and uploaded photographs for news publications and internet distribution coordinated with theeditorial team.
- Created gifs and cinematography for social media (Instagram and Facebook).
Manicurist
Mary Nail & Spa
176 Route 52, Carmel, NY 10512
04.2014 - 02.2016
- Responsible for nail cleaning, shaping, polishing, application, and decoration, as well as waxing and hair removal
Scrubwoman/Licensed Manicurist
Mandy's Nail And Spa
Long Island City, NY
08.2012 - 10.2014
Education
Certificate - Digital Still Photography
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
New York, NYSummer Intensive Program (full merit-based scholarship) - Digital Journalism skills
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
219 W 40th St, Manhattan, NY2017
Summer Program - Fashion/Business Promotion
Fashion Institute of Technology
227 W 27th St, New York, NY 100012017
Certificate - ESL
LaGuardia Community College
31-10 Thomson Ave. Long Island City2015
Certificate - ESL
Dowling College
150 Idle Hour Boulevard Oakdale2013
Bachelor of Science - Financial Management
MianYang Vocational Technical Colleges in Mgmt. Engineering
YouXian Distract, Mian Yang City, Si Chuan Province, China2012
Bachelor of Science - E-Commerce
MianYang Southwest University of Science and Technology
Mianyang, Sichuan2012
Skills
- DSLR camera expertise (Cannon/Sony a7 IV)
- Studio lighting design and setup
- Video Shooting and Editing
- Photo editing software: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom and Premiere Pro
- Digital Photo Journalism
- Fashion Promotion and Marketing
- Restaurant Business Operating Skills
- Fluent Mandarin (written and spoken)
- Great Organizing Skills
Websites
Certification
- Certificate of Digital Still Photography. (2018)
- Certificate of Achievement - Fashion Business Summer Program. (2017)
- Certificate of Digital Journalism Skills. (2017)
- Diploma of MianYang Vocational and Technical College in China. (Financial Management - 2012)
- Diploma of Southwest University of Science and Technology in China.(Electronic Commerce - 2012)
- Manicurist Nail Specialty Certificate.
- Chinese Zither Performance Certificate. (Issued in China)
- The Tea Art Specialist Qualification Certificate. (Issued in China)
Accomplishments
- Operating a Chinese restaurant and get recognized in the community in Issaquah, WA.
- Participating a cookbook [ Tasting Table Cooking with Friends: Recipes for Modern Entertaining ] Photoshoot as a photographer assistant for TastingTable - A digital food and drink company in New York.
- Obtain a fellowship in the New York Times Photojournalism Program.
- Advertise shoot for "Starbucks" "California avocado""Nestle" ex.
- Admitted to the school of Speos in Paris in " European master degree of photography" in 2017
Timeline
Project Manager
Eaton Hill Winery
05.2021 - 01.2022
Restaurant General Manager/Owner/Operator
Self-employed
12.2018 - 02.2021
Freelance Photographer
Clients
10.2017 - 11.2018
Photographer's Assistant
Tastingtable.com
01.2015 - 01.2017
Manicurist
Mary Nail & Spa
04.2014 - 02.2016
Scrubwoman/Licensed Manicurist
Mandy's Nail And Spa
08.2012 - 10.2014
Certificate - Digital Still Photography
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
Summer Intensive Program (full merit-based scholarship) - Digital Journalism skills
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Summer Program - Fashion/Business Promotion
Fashion Institute of Technology
Certificate - ESL
LaGuardia Community College
Certificate - ESL
Dowling College
Bachelor of Science - Financial Management
MianYang Vocational Technical Colleges in Mgmt. Engineering
Bachelor of Science - E-Commerce
MianYang Southwest University of Science and Technology
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