Lab Technician Freelance Photographer

Rowan Gjersvold

Washington, DC • *****.*********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Photographer/Consultant Washington, DC

Creative January 2020 - Current

●Executed photoshoots in diverse environments, adapting to changing conditions and lighting to successfully capture 1000+ high-quality images for various clients.

●Managed a portfolio of independent contracts, overseeing the completion of 10 projects simultaneously while meeting all deadlines with precision and attention to detail.

●Communicate clearly to customers, leadership, and employees about photographic services, outlining deliverables and expectations. To design an individualized timeline for that was a perfect and fit the clients needs.

●Utilized advanced software tools to enhance and edit photos, producing finished products that exceeded client expectations.

●Expertly archived and maintained film negatives in pristine condition, ensuring careful handling and preservation of materials

American University Washington, DC

Photography Lab Technician/ Teaching assistant September 2021- May 2024

●Managed daily operations of photography lab facility, instructing 50+ students on equipment usage and chemical safety protocols, resulting in an optimal workspace which increased student productivity.

●Demonstrated to students on how to operate different camera formats and technical techniques, which streamed lined the creative process, and helped them effectively create their final product.

●Maintained inventory of chemicals and supplies for lab facility and budgeted for ever quarter while adhering to the budget, which resulted in reduced cost of overall operations by 11.5%.

● Taught proper organization, preservation, and cataloging of film negatives, for easy retrieval and long-term conservation.

Washington Nationals Washington, DC

Guest Experience Representative June 2023-November 2023

●Collaborated with various departments and managers to implement process improvements that enhanced organizational performance by streamlining operations, resulting in a 27% increase in overall efficiency.

●Resolved customer-specific complaints and questions with professionalism, leading to 93% fan satisfaction ratings while upholding company values.

●Managed a team of temporary and seasonal workers, providing comprehensive training and support to maintain a high service standard. While supporting the transitioning of new employees to guarantee smooth game day operations.

Pressed Juicery Washington, DC

Sales Associate/ Assistant Manager June 2022-January 2023

●Worked with manager to improve sales of new store, Gathering over 25+ new member daily, which increased sales by 45.6% to becoming the highest grossing store on the East coast within 2 months of opening.

●Implemented inventory forecasting techniques to ensure stock availability, reducing instances of out-of-stock products by 77% and increasing overall sales by 11.3%.

●Memorized and expertly applied knowledge of over 100 products and their ingredients to recommend items tailored to customers' flavor profiles and health needs, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving repeat business.

EDUCATION

American University Washington, DC

Bachelors of Fine Arts in Photography, Minor in Chemistry 2024

●Dean’s list, Adobe certified

SKILLS

●Creative, Attention to detail, Client communication, Project management, Brand Marketing, Team collaboration, Conflict De-escalation, Task Prioritization, Microsoft office, Adobe Suite, Color correction and Retouching, Styling, Printing and Development, Studio lighting, Digital and Film photography, Photo and Video editing, File management, Portfolio management.

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