PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Work and History
Product Photographer & Ecommerce Associate
Photographed and prepared jewelry for online sale, creating consistent imagery and listings that accurately represent each piece while supporting a high-volume ecommerce operation.
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Photographed an array of jewelry and edited images for online sales, emphasizing color accuracy, item details, and consistency.
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Created eBay listings, ensuring images and product information are complete and accurate prior to publication.
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Streamlined photography workflow, improving efficiency while maintaining consistent image quality.
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Standardized visual presentation of the online storefront, creating a more cohesive customer experience in a high volume setting.
Product Photographer
Produced photography for fine art, antiques, collectibles, and luxury goods used in online auction catalogs and marketing materials. Optimized a standardized studio workflow designed to produce accurate, consistent images across a constantly changing inventory.
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Captured over 100,000 product images while maintaining quality under demanding production schedules.
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Designed promotional lifestyle shots for featured auction pieces used in social media advertising.
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Worked closely with specialists to ensure items were photographed accurately and published in time for scheduled auctions.
Founder & Owner
Built and grew a niche ecommerce business by adapting its product focus in response to customer demand. Managed every aspect of daily operations, including photography, branding, inventory, fulfillment, and customer service. Established a company known for consistent presentation, reliable service, and a strong reputation for customer satisfaction.
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Grew the business to more than 58,000 completed customer orders, earning over 14,000 five-star customer reviews and Etsy Star Seller recognition.
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Created and maintained nearly 200 active product listings catering to the diverse needs of customers within the crystal and gemstone community.
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Developed efficient workflows and organization systems that supported continued growth while maintaining high standards for order accuracy and positive customer experiences.
Studio & Visual Production Manager
Established and managed the company's in-house photography operation. Designed systems, workflows, and visual standards that supported wholesale catalogs, company websites, marketing materials, sales presentations, and special projects. Worked across every department to translate product concepts into polished visual assets while maintaining consistent quality and efficient production.
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Developed lifestyle photography from concept through final image by sourcing props, styling sets, preparing food, building scenes, lighting each setup, and producing finished visual assets for catalogs and marketing materials.
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Trusted to develop creative concepts and build complete lifestyle scenes, reflecting the company's merchandising vision.
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Created photography standards guides documenting lighting setups, camera positions, and techniques for different product categories, ensuring consistency and supporting future photographer training.
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Partnered with buyers, designers, sales teams, and company leadership to prioritize projects and deliver photography that supported product launches, customer presentations, and catalog production.
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Transformed warehouses, offices, rooftops, and other everyday spaces into functional photography sets by creatively using the resources available.
Core Competencies
Product Photography • Lifestyle Photography • Studio Operations • Workflow Development • Product Styling • Catalog Production • Visual Merchandising • Cross-functional Collaboration • Fluent in Polish • Conversational in Spanish
Tools and Technology
Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Camera Raw • Microsoft Office • Google Workspace • Procreate • eBay Seller Tools • Etsy Seller Tools • DSLR Cameras • Continuous and Strobe Lighting Techniques
Education
Rowan University
BFA in Fine Arts with a concentration in Photography September 1999 - May 2003
National Estate Jewelry Buyers
Dec 2025 - Present
Bodnar's Auction
June 2024 - January 2026
Happy Nook Shop
Sept 2017 - Present
Home Essentials and Beyond
August 2012-January 2015