Keri Shay

Experience

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  Keri Shay Photography

  May 2005 - now

  Operates a freelance photography company specializing in photojournalism andeditorial photography. Intimately familiar with delivering the subject’s cultural /commercial narrative through high quality imagery.• Photographed internationally in over 30 countries. Highly experiencedwith working in teams and autonomously under tight deadlines.• Published by clients ranging from Asia Geographic to Streative Branding.• Currently edits photos for various agencies in the Chicagoland area.• Manages all facets of photography workflow including projectmanagement, scheduling, shooting, editing, and client collaboration. Show less

  • Photographer

    Jan 2007 - now

  • Photographer

    May 2005 - now
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  The Salvation Army

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2016

  Territorial Photographer

  Managed the editorial photography, production, and photo sourcing for TheSalvation Army’s monthly publication: SAconnects.• Directed editorial shoots, set design, lighting, and image postproduction.• Collaborated on an 8 person team to drive the creative developmentprocess in publishing SAconnects.• Researched and sourced photos from third party photo agencies.• Supported creative team in image usage contracts and negotiations.• Photographed globally ranging from Chennai, India to Harlem, NY. Show less

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  Galvanize Inc

  May 2019 - Jun 2019

  Front End Web Development Immersive Student

  Galvanize – Programming Bootcamp• Selected for a full scholarship, successfully developed a website’s structure and style using HTML and CSS while applying logic to control site interactivity through JavaScript.

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  The Salvation Army

  Jul 2019 - now

  • Associate Director of External Relations

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Project Manager

    Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Donor Marketing & Database Manager

    Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Special Event Project Manager

    Jul 2019 - Nov 2020