AMANDA HAYCOOK
*************@*****.***
BROOKLYN, NY 11237
I am a motivated and organized
commercial photographer based in
New York City with 5+ years of
professional photography
experience.
While working for a high volume
real-estate company, I have been
responsible for original content
creation, social media
management, photoshoot
production, and project
management across three different
brands.
I am passionate about telling stories
through imagery and I am seeking a
position that will allow me to utilize
my creative and analytical skills in
new ways.
SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
ADOBE LIGHTROOM
ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS
HIGH-END PHOTO
RETOUCHING
VIDEO EDITING
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT &
CONTENT CREATION
PRO PHOTO STUDIO LIGHTING
PHOTO ASSISTING
MATTERPORT 3D RENDERING
CAPTURE ONE
MICROSOFT OFFICE
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
HIGH ATTENTION TO DETAIL
WORK EXPERIENCE
DIXON ADVISORY USA - SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
JAN 2015 - SEPT 2019 • Responsible for photographing properties throughout the Greater New York City Area, prior to, during, and after renovations across 2 internal brands. Also responsible for editing and retouching images, in addition to maintaining an up-to-date database of all photos from properties. Created 3D Matterport models of properties when requested. Created, directed, and edited short videos for Instagram and YouTube. Also responsible for daily social media posts across 2 different internal brands to include posts and stories. Photographed a variety of events such as investor conferences, ground breaking ceremonies, and ribbon cutting ceremonies in addition to others. Organized and produced stock photoshoots as well as long-form interviews with tenants and tradesmen for production of quarterly newsletter.
PURE PROPERTIES - STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
NOV 2016 - FEB 2019 • Responsible for photographing properties for sale throughout the Hudson County area that span a breadth of types from luxury high-rise condos to single-family homes. Created 3D Matterport models of properties when requested. Also responsible for creation and management of social media channels on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. SVA THEATRE - FREELANCE EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER
2015 - PRESENT • Photographer for the annual After School Special: SVA’s Alumni Film and Animation Festival. Responsible for photographing all film screenings, panel discussions, and Q & A sessions over the week-long Film Festival. SVA VISUAL ARTS STUDENT ASSOC. - STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER AUG 2014 - DEC 2014 • Location and event photography and editing for SVA’s Visual Arts Student Association.
WNET NY PUBLIC MEDIA - PHOTOGRAPY INTERN
JAN 2014 - MAY 2014 • Responsible for photo editing and retouching, assisting on photo shoots, scanning negatives and archiving in addition to portrait and promotional photography.
WYATT GALLERY - BOOK DESIGNER, INTERN
2013 • Responsible for designing the print & digital copy of artist/photographer Wyatt Gallery’s book, #SANDY.
EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS - NEW YORK, NY
2012 - 2016 • BFA Photography and Video - Recipient of the Rhodes Family Award for Outstanding Students, Graduated with Honors WWW.AMANDAHAYCOOK.COM