Erin Teixeira
ERIN TEIXEIRA
Woodstock, GA 30188 · erindt23@gmail.com · 770-296-7025
STATEMENT
Demonstrated history of working in photography, design, and project management. Experience working with clients to interpret their needs and returning a product or service to exceed their expectations. Skilled in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suit, communication, organization, and an excellent attention to detail. Dedication, passion, a strong work ethic, and creative thinking are among the valuable attributes that have contributed to my success within and outside the work place.
PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
Design Associate / Product Photographer
Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Company · Roswell, GA · April 2018 - Present
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Produce visual designs from concept to a final product. These include icons, graphics, product design, and materials for social media, email, marketing campaigns.
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Creating work which reflects the brand, enforces the company's language, and meets all visual objectives.
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Working with general managers of our coffee shops to consolidate and standardize the menus and brand materials.
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Creating digital designs for print materials including product labels, one sheets, posters, and advertising collateral.
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Design t-shirts used for retail at coffee shops and on website, along with uniforms for employees.
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Produced high quality product photography for product promotions and ecommerce sales.
Start-Up Manager for Collaborate Coworking Space
Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Company · Roswell, GA · August 2017 - March 2018
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Work with CEO/Founder of Land of a Thousand Hills to create a new co-working space, Collaborate.
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Coordinate with contractors, service providers, and utilities to assure all details and services are
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Set up meetings for local networking group, including ordering and supplying coffee and pastries.
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Keeping facility clean and organized to present a professional and welcoming environment.
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Creating company marketing campaign, statement, and projected budget.
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Design promotional flyers and graphics for print and social media posts.
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Produced high quality product photography for corporate website sales.
Freelance Photographer
Teixeira Photography · Woodstock, GA · 2015 - Current
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Conduct photo shoots such as family portraits, senior photos, headshots, and engagements.
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Edit and retouch photos to exceed the customers satisfaction.
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Create customize photo packages including prints, books, canvases, or an online link to photo album.
Graphic Designer
Monkey Pantz Inc. · Woodstock, GA · July - December 2016
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Collaborate with owner to provide design ideas and sketches that meet his visual objectives.
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Design company logo and create graphics for company products.
Student Assistant
Kennesaw State University School of Art and Design · Kennesaw, GA · August - December 2016
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Provide assistance to professors and give one-on-one critique to students during in-class studio hours.
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Conduct demonstrations to teach students the tools and techniques of working with small metals.
Staff Photographer
The Sentinel, KSU’s Newspaper · Kennesaw, GA · July - December 2016
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Responsible for covering a variety of KSU events such as sports, student life, and campus activities.
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Edit the photos, writing descriptive photo captions in AP style, and uploading to the server for production.
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Personal assignments included Music Midtown, The Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery’s
Masquerade Gala at the Fox Theater, KSU’s Homecoming Football Game and more.
HONORS & AWARDS
- Presidents List, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. 2015-16.
- Deans List, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. 2014-15.
- College of the Arts Visual Arts Scholarship, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. 2014-16.
- Deans List, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA. 2012-14.
- Member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, Milledgeville, GA. 2012-14.
- The Hope Scholarship, Georgia Student Finance Commission, Woodstock, GA. 2012-16.
SKILLS
Organization
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Customer Service
Communication
Creative Solutions
Teamwork
Leadership
Photography
Photo Editing
Color Correction
Studio Lighting
Graphic Design
Typography
Ads / Flyers
Video Editing
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere Pro
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
EXHIBITIONS
2017
- December’s Showcase Artist, Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Shop, Roswell GA
2016
- Senior Capstone Exhibition II, The Zuckerman Museum of Fine Art, Kennesaw, GA
- Semblance, Ecologie, Kennesaw, GA
- Pin-Up!, Art Station-Big Shanty, Kennesaw, GA
2015
- Collection of Printmaking Processes, Doğuş University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Mystic South, OTP Gallery, Marietta GA
2014
- Yarn Art Instillation, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA
- Public Earth Art Instillation, The Greenway, Milledgeville, GA
PUBLICATIONS
- The Sentinel, KSU’s Newspaper, Photographs, Print & Online, Kennesaw, GA. 2016-17.
https://issuu.com/ksusm/stacks/74d00ccbfd0140f0972ab4792838f762 (accessed on 8/17/ 2016)
- The Sentinel Instagram, KSU Newspaper Instagram, Photographs, Kennesaw, GA. 2016-17
https://www.instagram.com/ksu_sentinel/ (accessed on 9/2/2016)
- Kennesaw State University’s School of Art & Design, Student Work, Small Metals, Kennesaw, GA. 2016.
http://arts.kennesaw.edu/visual-arts/about/student-artwork.php (accessed on 4/30/2016)
- Promotional Video, Georgia College & State University Art Department, Milledgeville, GA. 2014.
http://www.gcsu.edu/art/ (accessed on 5/10/2014)
- Announcement Designs, Georgia College & State University’s Visiting Artist Lecture Series;
Graphic Design, Artists: Susie Brant, Shiva Ahmadis, and Tim Rowan, Milledgeville, GA. 2014.
- Sequoyah High School Yearbook, Photographs, Woodstock GA. 2012.
- Phoenix Literary Magazine, Photographs, Woodstock, GA. 2012.
https://issuu.com/shsphoenix/docs/lit_mag_2012_online
EDUCATION
2014-16 Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree. Minor in Geography.
School of Art and Design, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. Summa Cum Laude.
2016 Discover Abroad: Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, & Fiji.
Spring Semester, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
2012-14 Undergraduate Studies, Visual Art & Design.
Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA.
2011 Dual Enrollment Program,
Chattahoochee Technical College, Canton, GA.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
2014 Italy; Venice, Florence, Lucca, Rome, Sorrento, Capri
2015 Argentina; Buenos Aires, El Calafate
2016 Hawaii; Kona
New Zealand; Queenstown, Doubtful Sound, Mount Cook, Kaikoura, Tongariro, Wellington
Australia; Sydney, Lady Elliot Island, Noosa, Carnarvon Gorge
Fiji; Nadi
2017 Bali; Uluwatu & Canngu
New Zealand; Queenstown, Mount Cook, Tongariro, Rotorua, Auckland, Raglan, Taupo, Hamilton