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Kit Rees-Manzoor

London

Summary

Highly skilled professional with expertise in photo-editing software, creative direction, and proposal development. Known for being organised, efficient, and proactive with a strong ability to network within the community. Friendly, helpful, and confident with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions. Career goal includes leveraging skills to drive impactful projects and foster community engagement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Chairman and Director

North Herts Pride CIC
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
01.2023 - Current
  • Executed fundraising campaigns for enhanced charity outreach and public awareness.
  • Helped develop financial strategies for sustainable charity growth.
  • Analysed feedback, improved future event planning.
  • Increased customer engagement through creative event planning.
  • Rebuilt the branding and managed social media channels, driving increased engagement and visibility.
  • Organised events such as a winter Drag Gala and a yearly Pride market in the local square.
  • Fostered collaborations with the local Council and businesses, overseeing strategic planning for the organisation.
  • Maintained social media presence, enhancing brand image.
  • Enhanced branding with expertly crafted logotypes.
  • Handled risk management for company safeguarding.
  • Trained in basic first aid principles to provide emergency medical assistance.

Freelance Photographer

North Herts Council
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
11.2023 - Current
  • Established strong relationships with clients based on trust and reliability leading to repeat business.
  • Resized photographs for use on social media platforms and websites.
  • Composed pictures with creative and technical eye for detail.
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for news publications.
  • Accurately assessed photoshoot requirements, materials and conditions to determine appropriate equipment selection.
  • Created strong rapport with clients during photo shoots, helping to capture individual personality in each image.

Official Photographer

North Herts Pride CIC
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
06.2022 - Current
  • Composed pictures with creative and technical eye for detail.
  • Documented key events and captured high-quality imagery that reflected the organixation’s values and vision.

Photography assistant

Bronac McNeill
London
12.2019 - 12.2020

Supported the lead photographer in covering advertising galas, ensuring high-quality outputs and seamless workflows.

  • Coordinated with photographers for desired results in final product.
  • Delivered excellent customer service whilst maintaining professionalism in all interactions.

Advertising Intern

McCann London
London
05.2018 - 07.2018
  • Contributed to Maybelline’s Halloween campaign for Boots, selling copy and a concept that was successfully implemented.
  • Worked collaboratively within a team to deliver high-impact advertising materials under tight deadlines.
  • Contributed to team meetings by sharing knowledge about current advertising trends.


Campaign Photographer and Videographer

Rachel Burgin
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Used digital editing techniques with Adobe Premier Pro, Lightroom and Photoshop to improve colour, composition and intensity of images.
  • Polished photography assets using industry-standard editing software, boosting quality.
  • Performed retouching and colour correction in Adobe Lightroom for optimal results.
  • Developed innovative concepts for photo shoots, from initial ideas to creation to showcase client in impactful way.
  • Delivered top-notch client service throughout the photography process, ensuring satisfaction with final images.

Photographer and Sales Associate

Tower of London Superbloom event
London
05.2022 - 08.2024
  • Established strong relationships with clients based on trust and reliability leading to repeat business.
  • Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with clients to achieve customer satisfaction.
  • Shot up to 90 client sessions per day, combining sales and photography in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
  • Developed confidence and adaptability by quickly understanding client needs and delivering tailored results.
  • Studied composition rules but also broke them intentionally creating unique photographic effects.
  • Turned client concepts into reality and received consistent positive feedback.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

University of the Arts London
London
09.2023 -

Foundation Degree in Arts - Photography and Art

North Hertfordshire College
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
09.2019 - 05.2020

Skills

  • Photo-Editing software proficiency
  • Organised and efficient
  • Proactive initiative
  • Proposal development
  • Creative direction
  • Friendly, helpful and confident
  • Community networking expertise

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Freelance Photographer

North Herts Council
11.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

University of the Arts London
09.2023 -

Campaign Photographer and Videographer

Rachel Burgin
08.2023 - 11.2023

Chairman and Director

North Herts Pride CIC
01.2023 - Current

Official Photographer

North Herts Pride CIC
06.2022 - Current

Photographer and Sales Associate

Tower of London Superbloom event
05.2022 - 08.2024

Photography assistant

Bronac McNeill
12.2019 - 12.2020

Foundation Degree in Arts - Photography and Art

North Hertfordshire College
09.2019 - 05.2020

Advertising Intern

McCann London
05.2018 - 07.2018
Kit Rees-Manzoor