Nicole Leone

Experience

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  Nicole Leone Photography

  Sept 2007 - now

  Owner | Principal Photographer

  Built business operations from the ground up, cultivating relationships and managing commercial projects for client accounts nationwide; coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring success in all pre-production/production/post-production projects.• Consults with clients on project scope, budget requirements, timelines, & marketing needs, serving as a project manager/ content producer for brand campaigns; driving end-to-end project coordination, i.e. idea conception to project execution.• Produces high-quality photographs for print and Internet distribution, specializing in content creation/asset production of architectural, editorial, & product images and video for commercials and website utilization.• Built/retained portfolio of clients for 16+ years, managing/coordinating projects, business objectives, strategic planning, & project goals; directing/implementing project initiatives to support marketing communications, ensuring operational efficiency & project completion.• Train/mentor/coach industry professionals and cross-functional teams and tracked/monitored project tasks & duties, ensuring projects are on schedule and completed on time.• Published in major print and online publications; also conceptualized/executed visual branding for start-up companies. Show less

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  Alyssa Pizer Management

  Nov 2007 - Sept 2009

  Marketing Assistant | Office Manager

  Managed online marketing portfolio for 10+ commercial photographers specializing in fashion, lifestyle, and beauty.• Collaborated with agency owner to develop/execute marketing strategies and design collateral pieces.• Coordinated special promotional events, implemented Accounts Receivable (A/R) system to improve bookkeeping efficiency/accuracy.• Effectively administered a $250K marketing budget.

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  Whalerock Industries

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Assistant Photo Editor

  Collaborated with production and editorial teams of Mandatory Magazine and Mom.me on projects; managed the responsibility of selecting photographs in alignment with themes and storylines.• Handled all aspects of photo editing, stock photo purchasing, and layout/design.• Researched imagery from stock agencies and individual photographers. • Consistently met tight deadlines in this collaborative environment.

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  INGLEWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2024

  Project Coordinator, Human Resources Division

  Reports to the Executive Cabinet Member of the HR Division. Producing and executing programs, such as strategic planning, goal setting, developing objectives and policies/procedures, evaluating/analyzing processes, and providing oversight for District-wide initiatives, programs, and projects while maintaining governance and compliance for management of District’s operations.• Create performance metrics, benchmarks, and dashboards to collect data as well as track, monitor, and evaluate operational processes, budgets/financials, and training; leveraging reports and audits to make data-driven decisions for change management across marketing, personnel management, business processes, and contract administration for efficient District operations, program initiatives, & projects.• Provide oversight for communications, including reports, data analysis, & policies for the public, District staff, schools, & other offices; also serving as a representative for the HR division’s office in resolving conflicts and issues, when necessary.• Develops project plans, which include assigning roles/responsibilities, allocating resources, managing scope, tracking progress to meet milestones, and collecting/analyzing project metrics; while monitoring activities for compliance and alignment with strategic initiatives.• Participate in the development, review, & approval of HR division’s programs & outsourced project contracts, serving as an escalation point/resource for project teams in need of assistance, e.g., conflict resolution, change management, & project management services. Show less