Mary DeCrescenzio
Greenville
Summary
Seasoned Photographer and Business Owner with over 15 years of experience in wedding, family, and lifestyle photography, including destination projects. Expertise in managing complete projects, fostering client relationships, and producing high-quality visual content. Experienced in remote work, travel logistics, and content creation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Mary DeCrescenzio - Photographer
Greenville
08.2008 - Current
- Owner and primary photographer specializing in family, wedding, real estate, product, and travel photography.
- Deliver high-quality visual content tailored to client needs, ensuring consistent brand and storytelling across diverse projects.
- Manage all aspects of operations from client acquisition to final image delivery.
- Trained and mentored junior photographers in techniques and best practices.
- Managed business operations, overseeing marketing, scheduling, budgeting, and contracts to ensure smooth workflow.
- Collaborated with professional vendors and diverse clients to deliver high-quality photography projects that met specific needs.
- Worked alongside professional photographers and creative teams as an associate and second shooter, while also leading sessions with individual clients and families.
- Edited and retouched images using industry-standard software for high-quality results.
- Cultivated client relationships, securing repeat business and referrals through exceptional service.
Administrative Assistant
Hood Construction
Columbia
10.2011 - 10.2013
- Supported operations of construction firm by providing administrative services and assisting Vice President of Marketing with advertisements, proposals, photography, and graphic design projects.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Enter data for vendor insurance. Answer the telephone and represent the company in a professional and businesslike manner.
- Created and edited monthly company newsletter and media for quarterly management meeting to ensure effective communication.
- Assisted in planning and organizing company functions, coordinating logistics and activities to enhance employee engagement.
- Maintain and update a current project sheet for all construction projects for use in Client Proposal Packets and RFPs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spring Valley High School
Columbia, SC06-2008
Skills
- Client management
- Budget management
- Attention to detail
- Marketing strategy
- Vendor collaboration
- Travel coordination
- Event planning
- Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign
- Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace
- Quickbooks, MailChimp, Instagram & Facebook Marketing, Honeybook, Shootproof
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Hood Construction
10.2011 - 10.2013
Owner
Mary DeCrescenzio - Photographer
08.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Spring Valley High School