Melissa Molinar

Miami ad4igm@r.postjobfree.com 310-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Self Employed London / Miami / LA

Photographer + Creative Director 1996-Present

●Conceptualized and executed over 300 location-based and in-studio fashion, portrait, and editorial photoshoots, resulting in high-quality deliverables for clients.

●Successfully trained models on posing techniques and instilled confidence in front of the camera, resulting in improved photo quality and alignment with the creative direction.

●Generated visually stunning aesthetics for photoshoots through the creation of locations, storyboards, mood boards, and shot lists, resulting in cohesive and impactful visual narratives.

●Conduct on-set art direction to ensure all image assets meet standards and align with the brand, artists imagery providing feedback and approving daily captured images for eCommerce and brand initiatives.

●Plan pre-production by creating shot lists for photographers and compiling mood boards/inspiration to guide the on-set team based on creative direction and strategy provided by myself and or clients ' creative briefs.

●Collaborate with other creative team members across various mediums from conceptualization to final product delivery.

●Provided post-production directions to the retouching team to ensure the creative theme and final approval of imagery.

●Managed photo studio operations, including shoot schedules, overseeing model casting, catering to ensure smooth and efficient photoshoots.

24Seven Agency LA/Miami

Fashion Production 2019-Present

●Successfully freelanced working with high-end luxury designer brands such as Versace, Burberry, McQueen, Diesel, Zegna, Nordstrom and Ferrari.

●Assisted customers with recommendations and exceptional sales support contributing to a positive shopping experience for customers and increasing sales.

●Dressed mannequins on the sales floor at Zegna, following the company's visual merchandising brief and effectively showcasing their new collection.

●Played a key role in creating and decorating Nordstrom's annual Holiday Village, including putting together various Christmas tree displays throughout the store that contributed to a visually appealing shopping experience.

●Restructured the stockrooms at McQueen, Diesel and Ferrari to maximize space, and efficiency

●Updated inventory for the entire store at Diesel, McQueen and Ferrari to correct stock levels and improve operational efficiency.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

●Styled Mariah Carey for high profile TV appearances such as Oprah and SNL, as well as the music videos and international tour for her Butterfly album.

●Sketched and designed custom looks, purchased fabrics and led fittings with background singers, dancers for TV, music video and tour appearances.

●Conducted market research to discover new edgier high end designers, expanding the pool of available designers and keeping up with industry trends contributing to her overall image and success in the industry.

●Successfully worked as a dresser/on-set stylist during NYFW for Donna Karan, Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, Vera Wang and Calvin Klein to name a few. Handling multiple looks and quick changes during the show, maintaining professionalism and composure under pressure, while ensuring each model looked their best on the runway.

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Computer: Photoshop Lightroom, IMovie, CapCut, Canva, Midjourney

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