Kirsten (Holliday) Doering

I work with Four Seasons Nashville to create imagery that reflects the essence of hospitality, enticing guests to embark on unforgettable adventures.

Nashville based award winning and published wedding photographer, specializing in couples, travel, music, brand and food photography.

I ran the social media accounts for Hotel Van Zandt + Geraldine's Restaurant, part of the Kimpton Hotel Brand. I shot the content for both areas, and organized photo shoots with the chefs and Director of Sales. I worked closely with the company's PR group to set up photo shoots for big brands such as Conde Nast Traveler, Food Network, and Visit Austin. I was in charge of photographing SXSW (one of the biggest Music+Film+Interactive Festivals in the world) music while at Geraldine's. Artists included, Nathaniel Rateliff, Lukas Nelson, Moon Taxi, Band of Heathens, Shakey Graves, Nikki Lane, and a few others. I was sent to document Executive Chef, Stephen Bonin, at the Hot Luck Food+ Music Festival, and captured many holiday and corporate events.

Serve as the point of contact for clients and communicate with them by phone and email to respond to questions and requests. Responsible for coordinating internally with the sales & marketing team. Generating reports, preparing proposals, collections details , coordinating with clients & suppliers. Prepare sales-related documents throughout the sales process (e.g., proposals, contracts, banquet event orders, CVGR Letter). Gather materials and assemble information packages (e.g. brochures, promotional materials, sales demo kit, welcome kit, souvenir etc.). Generate group and/or corporate leads through internet prospecting, networking, and telemarketing. Manage and maintain sales executives and managers schedules, appointments and travel arrangements. Assist sales team by managing schedules, filing important documents and communicating relevant information. Arrange and co-ordinate meetings, events and any appointments.

• Manage and communicate with photographers on photo assignments, take on assignments, look for stories • Manage the photo desk (tone, select and find photos for the paper and online). • Embed slideshows on Wordpress-based website, tweet and Facebook photos and photo slideshows • Meet deadlines, assign and edit photo assignments in breaking news situations • Write detailed captions and work closely with the staff photographers to improve their skills and incorporate them into the newsroom. • Staff photographer for university sports events and all current events on campus