Freelance Writer

CRISTABELL FIERROS San Francisco, CA 323-***-**** **********.****@*****.***

www.thechipsterphotography.com linkedin.com/in/cristabellfrrs/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Organized and detail-oriented photographer and photojournalist leveraging educational background in journalism and professional expertise in social media to develop and execute content strategies that create long-term, meaningful connections to audience and consumers. Utilizing exceptional communication and critical thinking skills to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism; Minor in Labor Studies May 2020

San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA

Activities & Exhibitions:

First Exposure: SF State Photojournalism Showcase 2017, 2018 and 2019

2nd Annual College of Liberal and Creative Arts Undergraduate Research Showcase 2018

Photographer: Golden Gate Xpress Newspaper, Xpress Magazine Jan 2017 - May 2018

Video Storytelling Program (Study Abroad) Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

Danish School of Media and Journalism Aarhus, Denmark

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Blogger/Freelance writer

Music is to Blame London, UK Jan 2021-Present

Review new music, contributing blog ideas, interviewing remotely, and photography.

Production Television Intern July 2020 – Dec 2020

Pacific Coast Television San Francisco, CA

Produce and edit video footage and b-roll for public access station, researching and pitching local Bay Area events and newsworthy stories to support programming goals and community connection.

Create graphics for social media channels, marketing newsletter, events, and news stories.

Conduct interviews with subjects, operate DSLR professional camera and write voice over script.

Photo Editor Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

Gemmiti Model Art San Francisco, CA

Edited photos for scale model maker, organizing and arranging photo archive spanning over 30 years.

Adhered to company visual and artistic guidelines, working alongside founder and CEO to apply and execute appropriate storytelling structure for photo projects and client presentations.

Administrative Assistant Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

Moskowitz, LLP Oakland, CA

Promoted to Administrative Assistant in recognition of superior organization, office management and communication skills and performance after serving five months in personal assistant capacity.

Assisted clients with various forms and documentation, acting as Spanish translator for attorney-client meetings and gaining positive feedback from all client-facing activities.

Assembled and managed tax forms, ensuring compliance with all federal and state filing deadlines.

Performed daily administrative functions including appointment scheduling, calendar management, meeting preparation and client outreach and communication via phone, email and letter.

Calendar Coordinator/Data Entry

Medlink San Francisco, CA Aug 2016 – June 2018

Calendared appointments, input client’s information data base, marketing, correspondence, customer service, filing, faxing, e-mailing, and checking voicemails.

Personal Assistant Sept 2014 - Feb 2016

Law Office of Oliver J. Vasquez, APC Los Angeles, CA

Scheduled hearings and appointments, managed calendar, arranged depositions, coordinated office supplies and performed written and oral Spanish-English translations.

SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop, Premier Pro), Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Suite, Social Media (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook), Data Entry

Languages: fluent English, conversational Spanish (reading and writing), elementary Italian

Professional Organizations: Member, National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)

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