Heather Kitchen
Pacolet
Summary
Professional photographer and social media manager with a career portfolio of wide-reaching projects, whose growing success has been attributed to excellent project management, communications, social networking, and marketing skills. Dedicated leader with a solid background in the beneficial use of new media opportunities, marketing management, and personal approaches. Passion for team development through positive reinforcement, strong personal convictions, and continuous learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Administrator
Phalanx Logistics LLC
07.2022 - Current
- Human Resources Generalist
- Accident Investigation
- Driver Qualification Management
- Audit and Contract Verification
- Driver Support
- Administrative Support
- Contract Acceptance
- Load and Tour Verification
Commercial
Heather Kitchen Photography
05.2005 - Current
- Live performance photography
- Documentary photography
- Commercial food photography
- All duties related to self-owned business including bookkeeping/reporting
- Business marketing
- Website design, business branding, social media marketing
Founder / Managing Director
Charlie Mason Media LLC
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Successfully combined the brands of Charlie Mason Radio, Upstate Exposures Magazine, The Northwest Corner Podcast, and Heather Kitchen Images, into a single multi-media entity in 2016.
- Maintains, and continues to grow internet radio station Charlie Mason Radio.
- Founded and promoted the Northwest Corner Podcast.
- Founded and continues to grow social media marketing agency Upstate Exposures Magazine.
- Developed online presence for each brand and continues to develop each through networking tools and strategies.
- Talent acquisition, management, promotion, branding for the Northwest Corner Podcast.
- Station management and show acquisition for Charlie Mason Radio.
- Commercial/Product photography through Heather Kitchen Images.
- Grown and maintain all social media accounts.
- Develop and maintain online marketing strategies for Charlie Mason Media and its brands.
Education
Continuing Self Studies - Graphic Design, Business Psychology, Business Marketing – Social Media Marketing
Continuing Self Studies - Macro Photography, Photography Lighting, Commercial/Product Photography
High School Diploma - Honors/AP
Chapman High School
Inman, SC01.1993
Skills
- Customer/Media Relations
- Commercial Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Bookkeeping
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Podcast Production
- Internet Radio Management
- Multi-Media Management
- Retail Management
- Talent Management
- Business Marketing Psychology
LANGUAGES
English: Advanced
HOBBIES
Photography, Passenger motorcycle riding with husband, Travel, Needle Arts, Graphic Design
TECHNOLOGY
- MS Office
- Adobe Lightroom CC
- Adobe Photoshop CC
- Wordpress
- ChatGPT
- Search engine optimization
- Internet research
- Website management
WEB LINKS
- Heather Kitchen Photo Portfolio
- Heatherkitchenphoto.com
- Heather Kitchen Photo Shop
- Shop.heatherkitchenphoto.com
Timeline
Executive Administrator
Phalanx Logistics LLC
07.2022 - Current
Founder / Managing Director
Charlie Mason Media LLC
01.2016 - 01.2024
Commercial
Heather Kitchen Photography
05.2005 - Current
Continuing Self Studies - Macro Photography, Photography Lighting, Commercial/Product Photography
High School Diploma - Honors/AP
Chapman High School