Svitlana Soroka

ad2io6@r.postjobfree.com

747-***-**** svetlanasoroka.com Los Angeles, CA

SKILLS

• 13 years of experience in photography

• Team player with ability work independently

• Strong creative vision and time management

• Knowledge of psychology and the ability to

communicate with people of different levels

• Respect and tolerance for all participants in the work process

• Training, practice, & experience in art school

• Experience in creating turnkey photo shoots:

communication with the client (organization,

company, publication, etc.)

• Searching for models, scouting for locations,

creation of character, shooting, retouching,

final communication with the client.

• Vision of the picture as a whole and in detail

• Willingness to share experience and learn new

things from colleagues

• A positive and life-affirming outlook on the

world

• Responsibility and flexibility in the workflow

• Social media and networking expertise

• Image editing in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe

Lightroom, and in mobile apps

• Concept Development and brand awareness.

• Strategic brand management & issue

resolution

• Thrives working in extreme conditions

• Calm under pressure.

EXPERIENCE

Chief Photographer

Check in Sea

June 2020 – Present

Kyiv, Ukraine & New York, NY

Check in Sea – is an international travel company that organizes private and corporate expeditions, trips, and study tours around the world, chartering yachts & catamaran to up to 3000 clients annually.

• Shooting for advertising and marketing in various parts of the world,

• Preparation, holding & shooting under any weather and light conditions

• Retouching & post-production of photos for various company purposes

• Full organization, creation, photography, editing, & constant communication with clients and models

• Over 25 trips in various countries, including Greece, Seychelles, Turkey, Croatia, Spain, & Gibraltar Freelance Photographer

svetlanasorroka.com

November 2017 - May 2020

International

Independent project work with dozens of clients, including:

• Porsche Ukraine

• Harper's Bazaar Ukraine

• Taormina Film Festival, Sicily

• Pronto Film

• Club Med

• Deluxe School

• Marie Claire Ukraine

• The Jewish Agency for Israel

• DAN IT Education

• Bakkara Hotel

• Tinylook

• Energym-sport,

• Christians For Israel International

• Planetaplast.com

Travel Photographer

Eurotrips

August 2016 – November 2018

International

Ukraine-based travel company that has been organizing tours of all types for nearly ten years. Special business tours, social tours, corporate travel, team building, adventure travel, guided group tours, and more.

• Created the visual content for promotion on social media in more than 18 European countries

• Worked to establish brand recognition & market penetration for the company

• Photo and video shooting on all trip types, used in reporting, advertising, and marketing

• Shot short video clips and videos on mobile phone for rapid sharing on social media Photographer

LeBoutique

September 2009 – July 2016

Kyiv, Ukraine

As an Ukrainian e-commerce fashion platform, LeBoutique has been developing the culture of online shopping in Ukraine since 2009, Ranked #2 in online sales, the team has grown to employ more than 350 people.

• Created digital images to established standards that can be quickly edited and made ready for the web

• Worked with the retouching team to optimize the transfer of photographic assets

• Captured functionality, features, benefits, and uniqueness of individual products and brand identity Miscellaneous Experience

• Event planning

• Collaboration with online and print media, bloggers, online stores

• Organization of non-formal education camps for children and teenagers

• Volunteer photographer in various hot spots & events

• Volunteer at a dog shelter

• Currently preparing to participate in a photography exhibition in Japan EDUCATION

Academy of Management Personnel of Culture and Arts Faculty of Landscape Designer / Architect

Technological Lyceum ORT

Art School

Applications: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, AutoCAD, Vegas Pro and mobile apps Languages: English, Ukrainian, Hebrew, Russian

Fully Work Authorized. No Visa Sponsorship Required.

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