In my own words
— Zo'eI am photographer and graphic designer based in Southern California.
My ultimate goal is to be a production artist or creative director for a women's apparel brand--where I could utilize my skills in photography, design, styling, and marketing to connect with key consumers.
Trajectory
Aug 2017 — Now
Social Media Photographer · Arbonne
Took studio and lifestyle photos of skincare, makeup, and fitness products; style products and curate meaningful and relevant props; edited retouched shots; create content relevant for multiple social media platforms; create gifs for social media; assist in creative planning for social media marketing calendar
Mar 2017 — Now
Yoga Instructor · CorePower Yoga
200hr RYT
Yoga Sculpt Certified
Power Yoga / Yoga Sculpt
May 2013 — Now
Freelance Photographer · Aloha Zo Photography
Swim/Apparel/Lifestyle/Studio
I have a very hands-on directorial style. From planning to post, I like to be very clear, creative, and efficient.
Feb 2017 — Apr 2017
Creative Direction Intern · Wunderkid
Create content for social media, print collateral, and website; produce shoot concepts plan photo shoots for annual calendar; both shoot and direct shoots; update e-commerce shots; assist creative director with web design.
Jun 2016 — Jul 2017
Staff Photographer · Blink Inc
Professionally photograph people, products, and pets in
studio; specialize in styling products and posing people and pets; support marketing team by reaching out to potential
clients and maintaining relationships with current clients; maintain the studio facility and equipment; keep track of promotions and events
Jul 2015 — Jul 2017
Training Assistant · Canon, U.S.A., Inc.
Took press photos for strategic marketing outlets, assisted product trainers with set-up and tear-down of equipment before and after training events; checked guests in; maintained inventory for equipment; educated customers about products in the showroom; kept clients’ comfortable during events
Apr 2016 — May 2016
Photo/Design Intern · Brokedown Clothing
Took press shots and styled shots for social media marketing; retouched and edited photos for lookbooks; created styled lookbooks which resulted in further purchases by outside retailers; accounted inventory of clothing in stock
Dec 2015 — Dec 2015
Freelance Graphic Designer · Studio Barre, San Juan Capistrano
Designed social media and email promotions; updated past promotions and advertisements while still applying brand specifications
Jul 2014 — Sep 2014
Photography/UX Intern · FluidNRG
Conducted set-up and tear-down of in-house product shoot; photographed in-house and on-site press product shots; edited shots in Adobe Photoshop; uploaded content using WordPress; created website user guides for clients
Activity
Education history
Corepower Yoga
Certificate | 2016 - 2016
Sessions College of Professional Design
Certificate | 2016 - 2016
University of California - Irvine
Bachelor's Degree | 2011 - 2015
