Natalie Pond
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Natalie Pond

Natalie Pond
470 Calle de Aragon
Redondo Beach, CA

EXPERIENCE

Natalie Lauren Creative
Owner; Content Creator, Social Media Manager
Nov 2018 - Present
Website building and design, lifestyle product photography and curated content for social media marketing specific to small and local companies. Managing websites and Instagram accounts, handling finances, scheduling, client communication, overlooking and photographing styled shoots.

Pacific Ocean Charters
Lead Photographer
Jan 2018 - Present
Creating online content for social media marketing. Continuously working with a team to create innovative ways to market and advertise to an online audience. Key contributor to ------------

El Camp
Receptionist
Mar 2017 - Jan 2018
Front Desk Host for community workspace. Maintained a creative, clean, and organized work environment for over 300 members. Responsible for answering calls and emails for 30 different companies, checking in members' guests, organizing and booking conference rooms and handling any and all office conflicts. Oversaw office organization, cleanliness, and inventory. Maintained member satisfaction by planning, preparing, and hosting weekly member happy hours.

Rave Reviews Speakers and Entertainment Personal Assistant
Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
Responsible for contacting and signing corporate speakers to speak at charities, nonprofits and galas. Oversaw booking process, scheduled conference calls, negotiated speaker rates with client budget, booked flights and hotels, organized ground transportation, remotely organized sound checks, and meet and greets. On call main contact between client and speaker to ensure each event ran smoothly.

Natalie Lauren Photo Photographer
2011 - 2017
Product photography for social media marketing, weddings, family photos, head-shots, and styled shoots. Maintained website and blog. Handled finances, scheduling, and client communication.

Blackhorse Espresso & Bakery
Barista, Trainer
Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
Selected to help open Blackhorse�s 4th location. Worked register and bar. Shift lead, trainer, opener.

Goofyfoot Photography
Assistant
Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
Second shooter, took close and careful instruction from lead photographer while maintaining my own personal creative vision. Answered phone calls and emails, designed photosets, designed and updated website and blog, edited content, scheduled appointments and photoshoots.

EDUCATION
Cuesta Community College
Associates of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts and Social Science

PROFILE
Proficient in computer applications, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Google Apps, clearly communicate and effectively work with customers and associates, customer oriented, organized and professional, adaptable to work environment, able to handle problematic situations under pressure.