1. ELVY HIGHTOWER
Paramount, 90723 | 310.349.6290 | hightowerphotog@gmail.com | elvyhightower.com
References available upon request
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Expected June 2016
 Major: Marketing
 Business law, business accounting, business ethics, macroeconomics, social media marketing,
branding, and sales.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Editing Software
 Adobe Lightroom 4.4
 Adobe Photoshop CC 2014
 Adobe Illustrator
 Basic Retouching
 Lighting and Canon Knowledge
Marketing
 Increased customer base with use ofsocial media
 Established vendor relationships through networking events and communication skills
 Created online portfolio for future client viewing
Management
 Creatively directed multiple shoots which included make-up, hair, styling and models.
 Supervised hair and make-up for theme inspired shoots.
 Managed model booking and time slots as to prevent double booking or gaps.
EXPERIENCE
ManikMag.com
West Coast Creative Director
2015-current
 Created vision boards used for photoshoots and editorials
 Strategized, and made recommendations for changes to the
creative function to meet market changes.
 Made decisions on a daily basis that ensureboth profitability
and creative quality.
Creative Spaces
Debbie Adelman, Owner
2014
 Photographer still images used in schoolmural
 Edited picture from color to grayscale for custom vision for
designer
 Created and prepared a collage in Photoshop for a library
photo wall.
Gypsy Theory Online Accessories Shop
Ashley Marie, Owner
 Scouted location and bought props within budget given.
 Created theme and directed flow ofshoot.
 Edited pictures in timely fashion for editorialuse.
2014