EXPERIENCE

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

Sr. Photo Editor | 2020-Present

Photo Editor | 2017-2020

Assistant Photo Editor | 2015-2017 

Arlington, VA

•  Produces award-winning visual storytelling for world’s largest environmental nonprofit

•  Develops diverse and unorthodox storytelling approaches for editorial and  marketing needs and creates cross-platform initiatives to leverage content

across multiple channels and global regions

•  Conceives of creative strategy and executes on creative content for marketing projects beyond photography, including pitching themes for campaigns,

    copywriting, mood board creation, and project rebranding

LIZ NEHDI STUDIO

Creative Marketing Consultant (2014-2015)

London + Remote

•  Edited imagery and collaborated on layouts for globally distributed look books

•  Created digital content (articles and artwork) for company site

•  Performed marketing, investment, and editorial research for brand

DELTA SKY MAGAZINE (MSP COMMUNICATIONS)

Photo Researcher, part-time freelance (2015-2020)

Photo Editor, freelance (Sept. 2008 to Aug. 2015)

Minneapolis + Remote

•  Solicited photography and secured contracted material for over 750 articles including covers, features, front matter, and Sky’s website for each issue

•  Managed rights and crediting for photography

•  Developed and sustained relationships with PR reps, firms, and photographers   

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE

Photographic Coordinator (2005-2008)

Washington, DC

 •  Worked 50+ magazine articles with 31 photographers throughout editorial process, including story research, execution, editing assistance, and layout management

•  Secured government and business permissions for assignments and troubleshot issues with assignments when photographers were in field

•  Oversaw most major editorial duties for 11 months when supervising senior photo editor was on medical leave; included working with new-to-NG photojournalists

•  Wrote story pitches from NG scientific grantee work for magazine consideration

FREDRIC SNITZER GALLERY

Gallery Assistant (2004-2005)

Miami, FL

•  Oversaw everyday operations at the gallery

•  Worked with represented artists to assemble shows and assisted in customer sales

•  Represented gallery at Art Basel Miami

EDUCATION

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE

Hanover, NH

B.A. Fine Arts with Photography Concentration

(Fulfilled Current Dartmouth Course Requirements for English Literature Minor)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND AWARDS

2020 FOLIO Ozzie Award Winner: Best Photography and Best Single Article in class

2019 The Nature Conservancy Global Photo Contest judge

2018 SPD Nominee for Best Cover Photo, Custom Trade Publication

2017 Missouri Photo Workshop (Eldon, Missouri): Participated in apprentice editor capacity

Brian Storm Media Workshop (Brooklyn, New York) : Video production workshop

2015 and 2017 ILCP portfolio reviewer

2009-2012 coursework at The Loft Literary Center (Minneapolis): creative writing classes

TECHNICAL SKILLS

AEM Authorization • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, LightRoom, InCopy, Premiere) • Asana • Google Docs • Social Media platforms • MailChimp • Microsoft Office Suite• Scrivener