Experience

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  Katz media group

  Nov 1997 - Jun 2000

  Assistant account executive

  Assisted multiple account executives in selling high volume of local spot advertising for 40+ television stations. Mediated between TV stations and ad agencies to ensure completion of contracts.

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  Buying time media

  Jun 2000 - Aug 2003

  Media buyer

  Planning, negotiation, and placement of cost-effective media buys for Democratic political campaigns consisting of advocacy issue groups, Congressional, Gubernatorial, Senatorial, and Mayoral candidates. Worked closely with outside political consultants to develop strategic media plans for radio, local broadcast television, local cable, and print

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  The gary group

  Sept 2003 - Mar 2004

  Media buyer (freelance)

  Strategically created and implemented multi-media advertising campaigns for major record labels to promote music artists, album releases, concert tour schedules, and tune-in programming. • Executed planning and placement of media buys for national cable and network TV, and local cable and broadcast TV (top 20 markets) • Planned and launched successful campaign for the 37th Annual CMA Awards; ranking #3 in Nielsen ratings for the week, it's highest ranking in 11 years• Direct client relationships with record label marketing heads and negotiation of advertising costs with media sales executives Show less

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  Cbs television distribution

  Oct 2004 - Oct 2010

  Media coordinator

  Assisted VP of Marketing & Promotions with the strategic and creative development of national and regional media plans, including: print, cable, online, radio, traffic sponsorship, outdoor, and non-traditional media. Collaborated with TV stations on affiliate co-op advertising, analyzing & approving media buys for 7 shows, including: Inside Edition, Rachael Ray (all markets), Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, Everybody Loves Raymond, Oprah, Dr. Phil (markets 100+)

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  Otis & lucy photography

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Photography assistant

  Volunteered time assisting professional pet photographer with studio and commercial shoots, handling and posing dogs on set

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  Nouvellevaguela

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  Photo editing intern

  Internship with Artist Representation Agency for college credit while studying photography at Santa Monica College • Managed photo libraries and edited photographers’ portfolios for agency's online gallery (artists included surf photographers, Todd Glaser and Kassia Meador)• Researched content and created social media posts for Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr• Researched and tracked photo competitions for potential entry for agency's photographers• Researched events and travel options for managing producer's attendance at Art Basel Miami • Shot "behind the scenes" video and photo coverage on a Lucky Magazine photo shoot with photographer, Dewey Nicks Show less

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  Jennifer gregory photography

  Jan 2013 - now

  Photographer

  www.jennifergregoryphotography.comSpecialties: Surf, Outdoor & Active Lifestyle, Action Sports, Events, Portraiture, and Landscapes

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  Saatchi & saatchi

  Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

  Media verifications assistant (freelance)

  Hired for a 3 month temporary freelance assignment to reconcile 40+ digital media invoices for Toyota account across multiple markets. I exceeded expectations and brought the TDA Interactive team’s 2012 billing up to date in 2 months by resolving discrepancies and tracking missing invoices.

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  Salt & water magazine

  May 2015 - Oct 2015

  West coast photo editor

  A volunteer based passion project which involved collaborating with a team of creatives to develop a start-up beach + coastal lifestyle magazine. • Photo edited for stories and developed and maintained relationships with photographers.• Contributed my personal photography along with written original content for social media posts on a weekly basis• Actively engaged with community of 4700+ followers on Instagram

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  Browntrout publishers

  Oct 2015 - now

  • Research, source, and edit imagery for 100+ annual calendars for the world's largest calendar publishing company. Various genres include entertainment, cars, outdoor sports, inspiration, scenics, and wildlife. • Select high quality images for calendar covers and interior months and create clean, cohesive back cover layouts, which drive sales.• Check photos for metadata, size, cropping, color correction, and retouching needs. • Work closely with Production Manager and Creative Director in creating overall photographic direction for Licensed products. Collaborate with Creative Team of designers, production artists, managers, and proofreaders to maintain production schedules and workflow. Show less

  • Photography Operations Manager & Photo Editor

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Photo Editor, Licensed Products

    Oct 2015 - Sept 2021