Jacob Knox

- Photograph 7+ varsity and club sports, including football, basketball, volleyball, and swimming. - Edit and deliver 200-600+ images per event using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. - Collaborate with Hope Athletics’ marketing team to produce content for web, social media, and promotional materials. - Coordinate with media staff to plan game-day sessions. - Maintain a consistent visual identity aligned with Hope College branding standards. - Manage photo archives and digital asset organization. - Contribute images for news releases, publications, and highlight reels that engage both current students and alumni.

- Founded and scaled an independent photography business serving families, seniors, and local organizations across Chicagoland. - Manage all business operations, including scheduling, client communication, invoicing, and digital delivery. - Photograph and edit 20+ client sessions annually using Adobe Lightroom and Pixieset for delivery. - Direct portrait, lifestyle, and event sessions with an emphasis on comfort and creativity. - Develop branding and marketing content across social media platforms to grow audience reach. - Provide photography for community events, sports, and small businesses. - Built a streamlined post-production workflow ensuring consistent color, tone, and delivery quality.

- Directed and photographed over 10 team media days covering multiple sports seasons. - Designed photo setups and lighting arrangements to produce consistent branding across teams. - Coordinated shoot schedules with coaches and administration to maximize coverage and athlete availability. - Oversaw editing and delivery of final images for use in school marketing, social media. - Implemented a streamlined workflow for file organization and digital delivery.

- Directed photography coverage for 6+ athletic teams and major school events each year. - Delivered professional-grade images for marketing campaigns, newsletters, and the yearbook. - Oversaw the entire photo workflow — scheduling, shooting, editing, and delivery. - Trained and mentored student photographers, improving team efficiency and photo quality. - Coordinated with administrators to align visual storytelling with school messaging. - Enhanced online and social media presence through consistent, high-impact imagery. - Provided coverage for special events such as graduation, theatre productions, and community celebrations. - Recognized for reliability, professionalism, and creativity in visual storytelling.

- Specialized in customer service, I excel in creating positive and memorable interactions between businesses and their clients, My commitment to delivering exceptional service is underpinned by a deep understanding of customer needs and a proactive approach to problem-solving - Reviewed schedules: One of my core strengths lies in the meticulous review and optimization of schedules - Worked and deeply understood the ins and outs of Microsoft excel.