Z A C H A R Y C. M A S O N

BERLIN

+1-614-***-****

OCRAZYSHAMAN.COM

LINKEDIN.COM/IN/ZACHMASON

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Dynamic, engaging, and adventurous professional transforming impactful and inspirational projects in travel, education, and conservation. E X P E R I E N C E .

SELF-EMPLOYED Photographer, Writer, Contract Content Creator Worldwide 2014 – Present

Produced original photo, video, and written content to promote travel, conservation, architecture, and adventure on 15+ embedded assignments.

Created brand recognition by building extensive photography portfolios, managing image editing and styling, while adapting to fit existing standards.

Implemented marketing strategies to translate organization’s initiatives into sales, enter emerging markets, and grow profits 25% year-over-year.

Developed educational and environmental projects in 15+ countries including Mozambique, Chile, Peru, Indonesia, Guatemala, and South Africa.

Achieved top 2% of earners for over 3 years on social media membership platforms to share personal and educational stories, photo, and video. PROJECTS ABROAD Travel Writer & Photographer Argentina 10.2019 – 4.2020

Improved marketing material for 1,600 conservation and education projects, contributing to $7.5m in revenue for organizations in 80 countries.

Published blog posts on CMS, pitched new story ideas, revitalized outdated websites, conducted keyword research, and optimized web pages for SEO. NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF PHOTOGRAPHY Photography Teacher Caribbean 10.2018 – 4.2019

Developed core curriculum, drove sales, engaged guests, and taught photography classes onboard Royal Caribbean ships and adventure tours at port.

Delivered daily 15-person educational photography tours and instructed private classes in Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti, Puerto Rico, and St. Maarten. INTREPID TRAVEL Tour Leader & Content Producer Across America 5.2017 – 10.2018

Executed cross-country bespoke adventure road trips, organized travel planning, itinerary management, and operations, logging over 25,000 miles.

Prepared unique itineraries and intimate experiences while serving as guide, ambassador, and educator, driving a commercial van and trailer. PATAGONIA Photographer & Social Media Manager New York City 8.2014 – 5.2017

Spearheaded social and creative multi-media for 4 retail stores, executing photo shoots to produce unique print, digital, and in-store marketing.

Built relationships and entrusted as advocate and educator for customers and partners: Sierra Club, NRDC, Headcount, Surfrider, Audubon Society. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Photographer Assistant Sri Lanka 2.2015 – 10.2016

Assistant to photographer Steve Winter to collect photographic research on leopards, producing informative magazine articles and television series.

Managed 45 cases of equipment, responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting, capturing B-roll camera footage, and writing weekly blog posts. E D U C A T I O N .

London Metropolitan University MSc Behavioral and Organizational Psychology London Begins 9.2023 Shaman Healing Center Yoga Teacher Training Certification 200-hour Guatemala 3.2023 – 4.2023 Máximo Nivel Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification 140-hour Cusco, Peru 1.2017 – 2.2017 Miami University BSc in Business Marketing, Minor in Photography Oxford, Ohio 8.2008 – 5.2012 S K I L L S . .

Travel, Lifestyle, Architecture, Event & Portrait Photography Branding Teaching Customer Service Organization Expert Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Drone Photography Microsoft Office Social Media Blog Writing Leadership Advanced Sales Marketing Creative Strategy Graphic Design Videography Sustainable Tourism Conservation Proficient L A N G U A G E S .

English Native Spanish Proficient German Competent

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