ELENA SHAHEN
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Elena Shahen

Hello there! My name is Elena.
I like to take and edit pictures,
as well as communicate with the
beautiful world around me. 
​I love to learn something new everyday. 

Education

Point Park University. Pittsburgh, PA 
​Bachelor of Arts Degree Mass Communication – 3.98 GPA (2016-2019)

Relevant Experience

Trust Brother's Company, Social Media Marketing Intern (2019 – Current) 
  • Creating engaging and brand-aware content for social media platforms.
  • Researching trends on social media platforms to optimize audience engagement.
  • Publishing photo and copy for social media posts.
Venture Outdoors Internship, Content Creator and Photographer (Summer 2019)
  • Collaborated in managing social media accounts and audience engagement initiatives.
  • Developed original content to engage with new and current audiences, including original copy, blog layout (Wordpress) and print material.
  • Participated in a variety of on-site programs by photographing participants.
  • Managed and maintained Flickr account by uploading photo content and tagging relevant metadata.
  • Research communication tactics for other similar organizations; understanding their methods in advancing mission/programs/events in order to build on current Venture Outdoors initiatives.
Practicum Photography Credit (Summer 2018)
  • Scheduled times and excursions to work on a self-developed photo series.
  • Developed a cohesive theme and plan to successfully display several series’ of photos in a gallery-style layout, varying per room. 
Documentary Film Assistant, “Superfund: Tailing History” (Spring 2018) 
  • Conducted research about environmental and cultural impacts of the Clark Fork River.
  • Contacted professionals and locals to organize interviews on both phone and film.
  • Developed original content for the documentary through photography and editing.
  • Awarded Official Selection of the Montana International Film Festival, Stories of Our Water Sheds, and The Wild & Scenic Film Festival.

Work Experience 

Gasoline Street Coffee Shop, Barista (2019 - Current)
  • Efficiently providing customers with both basic and complex drink orders. 
  • Providing fast and courteous costumer service
Coughlin’s Law Kitchen and Ale House, Hostess (2018 - 2019)
  • Maximized customer retention by providing excellent service and communication

Professional Associations

  • Member, The National Press Photographers Association (2017-Current)
  • Service Coordinator and Member, National Honors Society (2012-2015)
  • Vice President, President, International Thespian Society (2012-2015)
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