Steven Van Elk

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Noblesville, IN 46060 Phone: 317-***-****

Highly motivated and detail-oriented Salesforce Administrator with 13 years of entrepreneurial experience in the photography and video industry, complemented by 3 years of dedicated freelance work as a Salesforce Admin. I am seeking a dynamic and innovative organization where I can apply my expertise and grow as a Salesforce Administrator.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Salesforce Administrator, FREELANCE, Noblesville, IN Nov 2020 – Present

• Proficient in Salesforce CRM administration, specializing in flow builder, workflow automation, data optimization, and integrations.

• Expertise in crafting HTML forms for WordPress websites and developing Visualforce pages with embedded forms for streamlined data collection.

• Skilled in writing and executing complex SOQL queries for advanced data retrieval and analysis.

• Successfully eliminated duplicate data in Salesforce organization, enhancing data integrity.

• Proven track record in user management, including role assignment, access control, and user support.

• Continuously adapt to evolving Salesforce technologies and industry best practices for operational excellence.

Co-Owner, VAN ELK & CO, Noblesville, IN Dec 2009 – Present

• Orchestrated administrative tasks by managing Pixifi, a CRM tailored for photographers, to optimize workflow and ensure streamlined operations.

• Oversaw the Google Workspace and web services of the company, including managing the SEO of the website.

• Authored and updated blog posts, providing valuable insights into photography techniques and equipment, while enhancing the company's online presence.

• Published articles on photography in prestigious platforms, including PetaPixel and fStoppers. Was also featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, Buzzfeed & Huffington Post.

• Directed and supervised a team of photographers and videographers, coordinating their efforts in capturing events across the United States, with a primary focus on Indiana.

• Managed the scheduling and coordination of equipment availability to meet the demands of various projects.

Producer, WEDDING PHOTO HANGOVER, Noblesville, IN Aug 2017 – Feb 2022

• Managed all technical aspects, including Squarespace website administration, Google services, and migration of the website from Blogger to Squarespace.

• Oversaw the migration of the podcast from Soundcloud to Spotify, ensuring a smooth transition for listeners.

• Responsible for the technical side of the podcast, making equipment procurement decisions and ensuring the capture, editing, and production of audio and video for every episode.

• Implemented cloud-based recording solutions like Zencastr to capture audio and video locally on guests' computers and sync them efficiently for editing.

• Produced live episodes broadcasted on Facebook and YouTube, enhancing engagement and the reach of the podcast.

• Maintained a global community of wedding photographers and contributed to the podcast's status as one of the top wedding photography podcasts worldwide.

• Played a key role in fundraising efforts for non-profit organizations, thanks to the support of the podcast's dedicated listener community.

• Produced, edited and hosted a weekly comedy education podcast for photographers meant to help them decompress and laugh as they learned.

• Wrote and sold ad spots to companies all over the US

• Developed relationships with photographers and business owners internationally and brought many on the show for interviews and to teach things to our listeners. Co-Owner, BESPOKE TONE, Noblesville, IN Mar 2017 – Dec 2020

• Edited photos and video for other creatives throughout the midwest.

• Helped photographers and videographers define their style.

• Managed social media, writing new posts and running ads.

• Grew our presence organically from 0 followers to over 11,000.

• Daily editing in Lightroom, Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro. Co-Owner, PRISM VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, Muncie, IN Sept 2012 – Mar 2015

• Worked with clients to plan, write, shoot, and edit videos.

• Developed and pitched new concepts and ideas to clients.

• Managed finances and business equipment.

• Hired and supervised freelance videographers, editors, and talent. EDUCATION & AWARDS

B.A., Communications, Ball State University, Muncie, IN May 2007 Majored in Telecommunications with a focus in Video Production Minored in English with a focus in Creative Writing

• Cumulative grade-point average of 3.352 (on a 4.0 scale). Graduated with Honors.

• Voted one of the top 100 photographers in the world in both the Groom and the Emotion & Excitement categories by Shoot & Share (2018)

• Recognized as one of the best Wedding Photography Podcasts in the world (The Nerdy Photographer, Format, FeedSpot, Evolve Your Wedding Business, Masters of Wedding Photography, Fuel Your Photos, PhotoBug)