ALEXANDER ARMSTER-WIKOFF
New York, NY 10024
Tel: 646-***-****
******@*************.***
Profile
Accomplished professional with a successful track record of starting and
running a profitable freelance photography business. Recognized as having a
talent to think on one's feet and be technically creative. Ability to
receive direction and execute plans while maintaining supervisory roles
within team dynamic.
Skills Summary
High level of personal drive, strong interpersonal and communication
skills, detail-oriented planning and organization, competent negotiation
skills, fast learner. Understanding of Photoshop, Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook. Conversational and basic writing skills in
German.
Professional Experience
Sole Proprietor - AW Photography
New York, NY; January, 2004 - current
Engaged in the daily and long-term management of a self-established
freelance photography business. Proven ability to develop and implement
strategies that support business and financial objectives.
* Strong business development skills such as cold calling, developing a
client base and maintaining sound relationships.
* Implement initiatives to promote brand and strategy via website and
direct mail. Establish consistent and effective marketing materials.
* Perform on-site production work for commercial photography shoots. Manage
equipment and technical elements, interface with client, talent, and
production teams in high-pressure deadline-oriented environment. Provide
consistent and superior technically creative results.
* Perform postproduction tasks in areas of administration, archiving and
maintaining files, bookkeeping, and invoicing.
Production Assistant, Associate Producer - Freelance Television
New York, NY; June, 2003 - January, 2004
Assisted in the research, strategy, and execution of on-site production for
CBS Sports, ABC Family, the Outdoor Life Network, the Food Network, and
GSD&M Advertising.
* Played an active role in the communication between related teams to
enable efficient and successful creation and delivery of television
programming.
* Reported communication developments to team leaders and producers.
Developed and delivered related presentation materials.
* Planned and coordinated elaborate logistics schedules.
* Responsible for obtaining, organizing, and archiving legal papers,
including talent and location releases.
* Inventory and cash management. Responsibility in handling purchases.
Web Developer - Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA; June, 2002 - November, 2002
Assisted in the development, construction, and editing of a new website for
Gettysburg College. Job required the ability to work without daily
supervision and learn software 'on-the-fly.' Gained excellent experience
with online research.
Education
Gettysburg College, Graduated: May, 2003
BA Film and Writing Independent Major