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Photographer

Kelly Kramer

10 St. Marks Place Apt 5D . New York, NY 10003 .------------ . ------------

Objective
Multi-faceted photographer with 12+ years experience seeking new and exciting projects


Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Art Photography
University of Delaware, Newark, De May 2006
Dean's List- 4 years


Experience
Photographer/ Retoucher, Sebastien Grey Clothiers, New York, NY September 2017-present
Completion of all studio photography for products including lay-down shots as well as on mannequins and models
Retouching of all products and models photographed for web design, product pages, social media, and printed advertisements
On-location model photography
Photography of special events held in-store
Setup and breakdown of studio equipment

Manager of Photography, American Gemological Laboratories, New York, NY September 2015-December 2016
Lead a team of 3 photographers responsible for photography of colored gemstones and jewelry items in-house as well as at off-site testing facilities both domestic and overseas, special projects for gemological publications, and staff photographs for company website
Oversaw the management and completion of over 5,000 reports and 75 JewelFolio books
Planned and executed off-premise annual shoots at gem trade shows in Hong Kong, Las Vegas, and Tucson. Met logistical challenges including the proper shipping and handling of equipment, setting up mobile studios, and managing tight client deadlines.
Assisted communication with a domestic and international client portfolio of over 1,000 clients including auction houses, jewelry designers, gemstone wholesalers and retailers, and public individuals
Offsite special projects for top clients including the photography and retouching of over 275 high-value jewelry items for a private collection in Kuwait

Imaging Assistant, American Gemological Laboratories, New York, NY June 2011-August 2015
Photography of colored gemstones and mounted jewelry items for AGL Prestige and GemBrief reports, as well as JewelFolio books
Color manipulation and editing to color-match gemstones using Adobe Photoshop, and printing of reports using Epson inkjet printers
Graphic design for promotional items and special projects, such as trade show materials and brochures
Conception, design, creation, and management of company web site
Provided support for 4 trades shows a year including on-site photography, booth management, and promotion

Executive Assistant, Burst Marketing, imPress Printing, Intellisites; Albany, NY November 2009-May 2011
Pipeline management of three individual companies with 30 employees- daily tasks included calculating sales goals, billing and invoicing, calendar coordination, managing client databases, and development and implementation of company-wide processes to increase efficiency and productivity
Produced portrait and product photography for client e-commerce web sites and promotional materials and graphic design for client print work
Created client proposals and sales brochures

Internet Marketing Specialist, We Build Pages, Troy, NY November 2008-September 2009
Online marketing research for client promotion
Correspondence with potential sites via e-mail
Editing original content for client sites
Fulfilling contract service quotas on a monthly basis
Assistance in design of web elements for client website

Production Coordinator, Dun Digital, New York, NY October 2006-May 2008
Supported professional photographers, design firms, advertising agencies, modeling agencies, magazines with print and digital imaging service needs
Production jobs: scanning, raw file processing, retouching, file setup for c-printing, digital archiving
Managed incoming and outgoing jobs
Client services included researching and contacting vendors, as well as following up on placed orders

Skills and Attributes
Digital Photography: Canon and Nikon systems, various studio lighting situations with strobes, raw file processing and advanced retouching for web and print, film and flatbed scanning with Epson and Imacon scanners
Software: Capture One, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Bridge, InDesign, and Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office Suite, FileMaker Pro, QuickBooks, Google Suite
Conventional Photography: black and white negative development and printing on RC and fiber papers, color 35mm negative printing on RC paper, lab facilities management, color processor operation
Office Skills: Mac and PC proficient, 65 wpm, strong planning and organizational skills, internet research, phone and e-mail reception, customer service, interdepartmental coordination
Personal Attributes: creative problem solver, easily adaptable, diligent, humorous, affable, forward-thinking, decisive, personable, ability to meet tight deadlines



Portfolio can be viewed at: ------------
References available upon request