This document is a resume for Savanna Sherstad that highlights her experience in photography, creative writing, graphic design, and marketing. She has over 6 years of experience as a professional photographer through her own business, Savanna Marleé Photography. She also has experience in marketing roles for real estate and retail companies where she led photography, graphic design, social media, and email marketing efforts. Her resume demonstrates strong skills in photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Spanish, leadership, and time management.
El padre del pintor sevillano Javier de Winthuyssen, cuando tenía que pintar la fachada de su casa, que en Andalucía es costumbre pintarla para la primavera, mandaba al pintor a casa del vecino de enfrente a preguntarle de qué color quería que la pintará.
Passionate about everything DIY, home decor, beautifully presented gifts, captivating tablescapes,
creating beautiful, comfortable spaces, gardening, and yoga. Superior merchandising skills: from apparel,
beauty brands, and sportswear, to complete floor sets, styling mannequins, to window displays.
Computer savvy, highly organized, and creative. Experienced and successful in sales, marketing, graphic
design, home staging, and office management.
In this PDF you will find a current copy of my resume outlining my graphic design experience, program skills, as well as contact information should you be interested in working with me!
Currently I am employed with M.H. Alshaya Co. in Dubai, United Arab of Emirates, under health and beauty division, Mac Cosmetics Department as store in-charge Product Specialist and have been involved in number of events.
My record of academic achievements and professional career history, demonstrates attributes that make me a valuable employee. My CV is and portfolio is enclosed to provide you with details of my skills and accomplishments, but I am certain that a personal interview would more fully reveal my desire and ability to contribute to your organization.I would like to take this opportunity to be a part of your prestigious organization and enhance more my knowledge and skills.
1. Savanna Sherstad
206.306.5595 | SavannaSherstad@gmai l .com
PHOTOGRAPHY ● CREATIVE WRITING ● ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE ● AVS VIDEO ● SOCIAL MARKETING ● STRONG
ORGANIZATION, COMMUNICATION, & LEADERSHIP SKILLS ● SPANISH ● TIME MANAGEMENT ● COMPOSITION
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Marketing Manager & Photographer May 2015 – March 2016
Marketplace Sotheby’s International Realty – Woodinvilleand Redmond, WA
Spearheaded individual marketingcampaigns for 60+ brokers and supported brand marketing across digital,
print, and social channels
Headed blogging,design and customization of reports, graphic design,and email marketing campaigns
Professionally photographed homes, agents, and all photos used in marketing imagery
Improved and revamped the onboardingprocess and all company collateral
Taught classes to brokers on systems and technology
Photographer May 2010- Present
Savanna Marleé Photography – Woodinville, WA
Produce quality photographs for clients,includingportraits, weddings,events, product, real estate and nature
Manage all aspects of business:brand design, marketing, messaging,web design,and client procurement
Assisted as second shooter for local photographers
Commissioned Artist and Graphic Designer Jan 2010 – Present
Self Employed – Woodinville, WA
Painted acrylic portraitfor Timbercrest Jr. High and Bothell High School’s play,Harvey
Designed and drew the Timbercrest Theater Company poster
Painted a full wall mural in a client’s home
Developed logos and branding for Evergreen SportingArms, Clear ConscienceSealants,Run My Renovation, and
Testimony of the Heavens
Painted murals,sets and props for different volunteer causes
Developed websites for small businesses
Sales Associate/Department Head of Gourmet
Cost Plus World Market – Woodinville, WA Sep 2014 – May 2015
Managed extremely fast-paced and busy retail department
Received excellent customer servicescores and was promoted to Gourmet Department Head
Oversawfood section, stocking,organizing,promoting sales, inventory,resets, and end caps
Prevented shrinking,savingthe store over a thousand dollarsin justonemonth
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Won firstplacein Molbacks Garden Photo Contest, published in The Seattle Times
Won Washington State Photo Contest, published nationally on Jones Soda label
Was a DistrictFinalistin theReflections Art Contest
Photography displayed in theSeattle Art Museum and published in The WoodinvilleWeekly
Photography featured on front-page cover spread in Teen Ink Magazine, alongwith other photos published
EDUCATION
High School Diploma, GPA 3.7 Graduated Jun. 2014
Woodinville High – Woodinville, WA
Awarded Class Photographer in 2014 and named Student of the Month
Won seventh in districtfinalsin PoleVault, Most Improved Award Track and Field,and four varsity diving meets