Michele H.

UPCOMING SHOWINGS • June 2022 - Jewish Community Center of Oceanside PAST SHOWINGS • 2022 - Long Beach Public Library • 2019 - The Gallery at Starbucks Long Beach Sponsored by LBNY Arts Council • 2010 - The Dortort Center for Creativity in the Arts at UCLA Hillel Co-sponsored by the UCLA Center for Jewish Studies and the UCLA Center for the Study of Religion • 2009 - Rubin-Frankel Gallery at Boston University Hillel EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION • National exhibition of photo documentary exposing the practice of women and head dressing with emphasis on universal practice • Supplemented the photo exhibition with a curated discussion panel of women from various faith backgrounds in order to raise awareness of the cultural diversity and religious autonomy being challenged in the modern Western society • Created book based on the Woman and Haircovering exhibition.

• Corporate photography headshots, special events, and content for publications and brochures • Freelance photographer for Richner communications • Political and social justice photography content for clients including: Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, and Senator Debbie Stabenow

• Assisted domestic and international customers in live chat and email including product recommendation and company website guidance • Developed strategies to promote growth and development across national and global territories. • Established and maintain relationships with key clients, including negotiating and closing on major contacts. • Created sales protocols and procedures designed to increase conversion rates and improve incoming sales internationally.

• Taught photography basics to high school students • Helped students create photography portfolios for college admissions • Mentored students on how to succeed as a photographer.