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Ryan Gattaora

A writer, photographer and videographer from the South East of England.
Portfolio website
Previous Brands
Fenella Met (Ecommerce Photography)
Lush Cosmetics
Mission Statement Magazine
Park Royal Studios (Photography & Film)
Work Experience
Editorial Intern
Jan ‘22 - Now
Mission Statement Magazine

- Writing editorial pieces and proof reading them. -Pitching ideas to the editor about current issues and topics. (Involving fashion, art and current culture). -Sourcing images and media for written pieces. -Organising my own interviews and photoshoots for articles. -Handling budgets for the shoots and getting the most out of them. -Contacting third-parties such as stylists and make-up artists. -Copywriting experience.

Studio Assistant
Jan ‘22 - Now
Park Royal Studios (Photography & Film)

- Setting up lighting and rigs for high end clients and commercial shoots (likes of Harry Styles. Nick Knight and Christian Dior). -Liaising with personnel on shoots. -Knowledge and experience with electrics. -Organising and doing admin in office, completing tasks and needs as and when they come. -Knowledge with ARRI and Profoto lighting and equipment. -Running for clients within the studios. -Experience with film, photography and commercial clients within the studio environment. -Ordering stock when needed for the studio. -Handling invoices and booking tasks. -Communicating and Liaising with clients via phone or email. -Completing a busy kitchen service for the restaurant when extra staff was needed. -Very good knowledge of industry grade cleaning and work shop equipment. -Household and Carpenter skills. -Invoicing and sending emails as well as admin tasks.

Store Supervisor
Apr ‘19 - Now
Lush Cosmetics

- Managing staff and sales assistances and ensuring their safety. -Making sure tasks are met at the end of the day and confidently using my time management skills to plan out the day. -Giving feedback and constructive criticism to other members of staff to develop their developmental. -Visual merchandising of the store. -Cashing handling and counting. -Developing and using Click and Collect system for customers. Packing and sourcing the items. -Completing complex and weekly deliveries and daily requests from other branches. -Developing and doing the social media for our store and creating daily and weekly posts. Creating fresh ideas to increase engagement and customer involvement. -Handling the shops Mail Chimp and Google emails.

Photography Assistant
Sep ‘18 - Dec ‘18
Fenella Met (Ecommerce Photography)

- Setting up set for product images (lighting, rigs, productions and cameras). -Editing and sorting final images. -Made clients feel comfortable so I could achieve the best images. -Understanding how to capture eCommerce photography.

Languages
English
London, UK