Benjamin Nguyen: Photographer in Garden Grove, CA

* Improving photography processes by 25% through implementing software transfer to Capture One * Reducing time-to-productivity by 2 hours on average through organizing catalogs and outsourcing imagery * Increasing productivity goals by 15% through supporting and coordinating with studio departments on set, ensuring specific brand art direction is followed * Maximizing new hire onboarding satisfaction 3.5x by creating an updated photographer guide and investing thorough communication and engagement * Accomplishing an average of 150 - 200 products shot per day through providing new approaches to set lighting, model posing and image order * Managing digital assets of 50,000+ images through data backup workflow and establishing folder structures

Achieving client satisfaction by executing pre-production to through client consultation, location scouting, and moodboard development * Executed high quality imagery for clients by capturing photographs and performing post-production work through retouching, color correction, cropping, skin blemishing and masking

Optimized product photography delivery by 50% through preparing, styling, photographing and editing 75+ products per day for e-commerce, social media and email campaigns * Executing multiple functions across projects to ensure accurate and timely delivery of image assets, saving $50,000+ annually on labor costs * Maintained close B2B liaison with 30+ brands by developing styling guidelines for flat lay, stills and lifestyle imagery, increasing web traffic and business clientele * Managed digital assets for 10,000+ images by establishing file-names, organizing archive and handling deliverables, ensuring efficient client access * Reduced project completion time by 25% through performing ad hoc duties including diagnosing hardware and software issues, providing customer service, graphic designs and web development

§ Trained and mentored new employees by assigning duties and evaluating performance to report to management § Developed rapport with customers by explaining food ingredients and preparation, resolving questions, and employing friendly communication skills § Operated opening and closing procedures by setting up and closing registers, checking product inventory and preparing food ready for safe, high quality customer consumption § Optimized team-building by assisting team members with other duties in front and back of house

§ Developed brand imagery by arranging and organizing photoshoots for e-commerce and social media § Executed product, editorial and lifestyle photography by conceptualizing new ideas that fit the brand’s aesthetic § Assisted manager by writing content and designing graphics for blog posts, newsletters and email campaigns