Work Experience:
Freelance Photographer
April 2013 – Present
- Photograph professional headshots and portraits
- Photograph various events, such as engagements, sporting events, and galas
The Rabbinical Assembly
Digital Media Manager | July 2011 – January 2014
- Developed and implemented web and communications strategy
- Wrote, designed, and distributed timely digital and print content including
ritual resources, event marketing materials, and weekly eNewsletter - Co-managed social media presence on Facebook and Twitter
- Led outside development team in implementation of new web projects
Metropolitan New York Region, USCJ
Administrative Assistant | Oct 2010 – July 2011
- Managed content for website and email communications
- Redesigned eNewsletter to increase readability and to match organizational branding
- Developed and implemented database of constituent information
- Supported Executive, Associate, and Youth Directors
NYU Web and Graphic Design Course
Teaching Assistant | Sept 2009 – May 2010
- Assisted students with projects in Adobe Creative Suite
- Reviewed class concepts including color, layout, and typography during lab hours
Nutmeg Post-Production Studio
Intern | Summer 2010
- Assisted engineers with sound design for TV promotional advertisements
- Set up and maintained audio studios, editing suites, and client areas
Congregation Ansche Chesed
Hebrew Co-Coordinator, Bar Mitzvah Tutor, Music Specialist | Sept 2007 – Oct 2012
- Managed team of Hebrew language tutors for grades 4-6
- Trained bar mitzvah students and guided them through the speechwriting process
- Led sing-along sessions on guitar for grades K-5
Camp Ramah, Nyack, NY
Music Specialist | Summers 2007, 2008
- Recorded and mixed weekly camp podcast
- Played keyboard and guitar as member of music staff
Education:
School of Visual Arts | Spring 2014
Course in Fundamentals of Photography (reciprocity law, basic lighting, filters, color)
New York University | Fall 2006 – Spring 2010
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Bachelor of Music, Magna Cum Laude
Major: Music Technology; Minor: Web Programming & Applications
Relevant Skills:
Photography
Lighting basics, Lightroom
Web/Graphics
Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Drupal, Constant Contact, HTML, CSS
Music
Transcription, arrangement, composition, sight-singing, guitar, piano
Languages
Hebrew (nearly fluent, touch-type), American Sign Language (beginner)
Leadership Experience:
Kehilat Hadar Synagogue
Prayer Coordinator (Shamash) | Feb 2011 – Present
- Assist in coordinating prayers for weekly services
Hazon NY Bike Ride Steering Committee
Jewish Life Committee Chair | Jan – Sept 2011
- Coordinated a variety of prayer services including progressive, musical, and meditation