Kristen L. Brown's Photography Resume
Kristen L. Brown's Photography Resume

KRISTEN L. BROWN

EDUCATION
Appalachian State University - August 2015 � May 2019
B.S. � Major in Commercial Photography, Minor in Entrepreneurial Studies (Business)
Magna Cum Laude, 3.76 GPA?

CORE COMPETENCIES
Adobe Creative Cloud
Strong lighting skills
Product styling & set design
Product & portrait retouching
Time management
Highly self-motivated
Creative problem solving
Quality- & detail-oriented
Leadership
Adaptive to change
Strong organizational skills
Team player & independent

EXPERIENCE
KRISTEN BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY
Owner and Photographer - 2016 � Present
Sole proprietor of Kristen Brown Photography, which specializes in product, fashion, beauty, and stylized portrait photography, videography, and stop motions. Responsible for marketing, advertising, accounting, invoicing, retouching, customer service, contract management, and final product delivery.
Co-designed and planned an independent gallery show by coordinating with venue owners while managing contract execution, art content, and art display to host a successful opening reception night.

STUDIO 828 PHOTOGRAPHY
Associate Contract Photographer - October 2019 � March 2020
Created and developed client relationships through networking, good customer service, and project management to create memorable client experiences.
Responsible for sales, invoicing, contract execution, marketing, maintaining the studio, and self-directed learning.

PAPER SOURCE
Seasonal Sales Associate - May 2016 � August 2017
Provided a high level of customer service through product education, adding customer memberships, visual merchandising, restocking inventory, and sales.
Recognized as top team member of the month for performance, creativity, and customer service.

F/STOP CLUB AT APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Vice President and Treasurer - August 2015 � May 2019
Managed budgeting, bank account, social media accounts, and club calendar while spearheading activities, leading field trips, expanding membership recruitment, and mentoring peers to create an educational and community-driven experience for members.