Experience
Freelance Photographer & Creative, anywhere
Always
• Shooting local events (private and public), especially in the music scene
• Providing portrait photography for professional headshots, editorials, and promotional material
• Videographing local creative events
• Creating graphic design elements via Adobe Creative Suite and Canva for local events (flyers, social media posts) and artist merchandise (T-shirts, stickers, and the like)
Always
• Shooting local events (private and public), especially in the music scene
• Providing portrait photography for professional headshots, editorials, and promotional material
• Videographing local creative events
• Creating graphic design elements via Adobe Creative Suite and Canva for local events (flyers, social media posts) and artist merchandise (T-shirts, stickers, and the like)
Speaker Logistics Coordinator and Digital Archivist, TEDxAtlanta
January 2023 – July 2023
• Lead a team of 5-10 volunteers in the planning and execution of 3 VIP events, including site walk-throughs, venue selection, run-of-show planning, cross-functional preparations and coordination, communications with caterer, event set-up and breakdown
• Photographed, edited, and shared albums for 4 events, including a holiday viewing party for TEDxATL 2022 and 3 VIP parties in 2023 with 50+ attendees each
• Participated in the set-up, execution, and breakdown of TEDxAtlanta 2023, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees
January 2023 – July 2023
• Lead a team of 5-10 volunteers in the planning and execution of 3 VIP events, including site walk-throughs, venue selection, run-of-show planning, cross-functional preparations and coordination, communications with caterer, event set-up and breakdown
• Photographed, edited, and shared albums for 4 events, including a holiday viewing party for TEDxATL 2022 and 3 VIP parties in 2023 with 50+ attendees each
• Participated in the set-up, execution, and breakdown of TEDxAtlanta 2023, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees
Marketing Content Developer, Meals on Wheels Atlanta
January 2019
• Created content (e.g. GIFs, images) to promote Purposeful Pecans fundraiser for meals for seniors in need
January 2019
• Created content (e.g. GIFs, images) to promote Purposeful Pecans fundraiser for meals for seniors in need
Photography, Marketing, & Public Relations Intern, Harn Museum of Art
January 2016 – November 2016; Gainesville, Florida
• Photographed museum exhibitions and events, working with a variety of visitors, to be used for bimonthly brochures, website updates, and projects
• Created daily posts on the Harn's social media pages including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with photographs, articles, and events to increase awareness and interest in the museum
• Collaborated with both the Director and Coordinator of Marketing and Public Relations to complete projects increasing the Harn's community presence online and offline
January 2016 – November 2016; Gainesville, Florida
• Photographed museum exhibitions and events, working with a variety of visitors, to be used for bimonthly brochures, website updates, and projects
• Created daily posts on the Harn's social media pages including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with photographs, articles, and events to increase awareness and interest in the museum
• Collaborated with both the Director and Coordinator of Marketing and Public Relations to complete projects increasing the Harn's community presence online and offline
Marketing & Design Summer Intern, 5th Avenue Digital
July 2013; New York City, NY
• Began learning basic Adobe Photoshop skills from professional photographers and editors in-studio in NYC
• Actively managed event marketing and social media to increase brand awareness, which developed relationships with present and potential clientele and strengthened existing partnerships
• Partook in bi-weekly meetings with superiors and coworkers to plan events, create marketing strategies, and help organize promotional events
July 2013; New York City, NY
• Began learning basic Adobe Photoshop skills from professional photographers and editors in-studio in NYC
• Actively managed event marketing and social media to increase brand awareness, which developed relationships with present and potential clientele and strengthened existing partnerships
• Partook in bi-weekly meetings with superiors and coworkers to plan events, create marketing strategies, and help organize promotional events
Honors
• Photographs & review published/featured in Pit Crew Media publication (link to Bleachers article) in 2024
• Photographs displayed in Boomer Art Gallery in London, UK (link to Catalog - pg. 18) in 2024
• Photographs published/featured in Bold Journey Magazine: Meet Katie Hart
• Photographs published/featured in CanvasRebel articles: Meet Maggie Monica; Meet Katie Hart
• Artwork displayed at the Norton Museum, Boca Raton, FL, USA in 2013