Joy Washington
Bowie
Summary
Professional photographer with strong expertise in capturing and editing high-quality images. Known for creativity, technical skills in various photography equipment, and post-processing software. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, adapt to changing project needs, and consistently deliver impactful visual content. Reliable and focused on achieving results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Photographer
Fox Sports 1340 AM Hopewell
08.2024 - Current
- As a sports photographer for Fox Sports Radio, I specialize in capturing the excitement of professional sports, including the NBA, NFL, and MLS
- My work extends to college sports throughout the DC and Maryland area, and I also have the opportunity to cover significant events at the White House
Communications Manager|Photographer|Videographer
Barrie School
10.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: The Communications Manager is a communications generalist and content creator responsible for supporting creation of written and visual content for Barrie School's digital platforms and publications; print editorial support; content improvement of the school's website (Finalsite); and maintenance of the school's photo management library (Vidigami)
- This position requires expertise in written and visual communications with the ability to foster strong relationships school-wide, ensuring engaging and current content aligned with Barrie School's brand and in support of the school's strategic goals
- Contribute to telling Barrie School's story through written and visual content across digital platforms and publications, including social media, Barrie School's website, and the school's weekly e-newsletter, which highlights key student and employee news, special school announcements, events, and more
- Serve as Barrie School's 'reporter-at-large,' by photographing, and soliciting and editing stories from across campus for use in newsletters, social media, and on the website
- Maintain the team's social media calendar; developing social media campaigns in partnership with the Director
- Maintain Advancement project statuses and deadlines; report out at weekly meetings
- Print signage and kiosks on a regular basis on the Epson large format printer
- Order and organize large format printer paper and ink
- Order school letterhead, envelopes, name tags, nameplates and business cards prior to August faculty week, and as needed
- Coordinate outsourced print jobs for vinyl banners, admission materials, etc
- Support Parent Teacher Organization events and communications needs as assigned
- Additional responsibilities as assigned to support the work of the advancement department
- Provide marketing and communication support to the school community as assigned by the Director of Communications
- The Communications Manager is a communications generalist and content creator responsible for supporting creation of written and visual content for Barrie School's digital platforms and publications; print editorial support; content improvement of the school's website (Finalsite); and maintenance of the school's photo management library (Vidigami)
Freelance Event Photographer
Office of State's Attorney Prince George's County, Maryland
08.2024 - Current
- Freelance Photographer For PGSAO Aisha Braveboy's Events
- Annual Golf Tournament
- Labor Day Parade
- Multicultural Justice Festival
- Birthday Party
- Domestic Violence Awareness Bike Ride
- Our Streets, Our Future Event
Lead Photographer
Listen In With KNN
07.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: KNN is a dynamic radio and media outlet owned by the acclaimed broadcaster Kelsey Nelson, recognized for her outstanding contributions in the DMV area
- As The Lead photographer for Listen In With KNN, I specialize in capturing the excitement of professional sports, including the NBA, NFL, and MLS
- My work extends to college sports throughout the DC and Maryland area, and I also have the opportunity to cover significant events at the White House
- KNN is a dynamic radio and media outlet owned by the acclaimed broadcaster Kelsey Nelson, recognized for her outstanding contributions in the DMV area
Lead Photographer
Minor Football League
07.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: The sole minor professional developmental football league in the country, proudly celebrating three decades of excellence
- Head photographer for the Minor Football League, the sole minor professional developmental football league in the country, proudly celebrating three decades of excellence
- The MFL is a vital platform for athletes to showcase their skills in professional football, while also acting as mentors for youth and champions of community service
- The sole minor professional developmental football league in the country, proudly celebrating three decades of excellence
Drone Photographer | Videographer | High School Drone Instructor
Freelance
11.2022 - Current
- Drone Photographer | Videographer For Events and Real Estate
Director of Social Media / Media Partnership
CannaFirst Financial
09.2022 - Current
- Responsible for leading a company's social media personnel in creating and maintaining unique social media strategies
- - Staying up-to-date on social media trends
- - Monitoring all social media profiles to determine engagement
- - Develop social media campaign ideas for new product launches and other events
- - Instagram - Post, Reels, Stories, IGTV
- - Facebook - Post, Reels, Stories, IGTV
- - Tiktok Videos
- - Graphics / Flyers
- - Product or Event Promotion
- - Video Advertisements
- - Network Connections
- - Edit and Post Video Content Sent Over / From Google Drive
- - Edit and Post Pictures Sent Over / From Google Drive
- - Photography
- - Videography
Assistant Volunteer Teacher / Help Desk/Front Desk Support
Legends Public Charter School
08.2020 - Current
- Help Desk Support / Admin
- Answering Phones , Data Entry , Microsoft Support , Front desk secretary assistant, IT Software engineering Support
- Troubleshooting/Networking
- Microsoft teams , office , power point and excel
- Assistant Volunteer in classrooms
- Media/Film Production Specialist
Content Producer and Travel Photographer/ Journalist
En-Joy-Media
04.2020 - Current
- Specializing in :
- Black and White Photography
- Headshots
- Music Photography
- Travel Photography
- Food Photography
- Sports Photography
- Product Photography
- Landscape/ Nature Photography
- Event Photography
- Social Media Marketing
- Star Photography Clients : NFL Legend and Wellness Consultant - Brandon Coleman
- I have done photography, videography, collaborations, and or social media work with Brands/ People Such as :
- The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
- Capital Classic All-Star Basketball Game
- BeltWay Battles
- DC Breeze and Dc Shadow Ultimate Pro Frisbee - Camera Operator
- The Adult Swim Festival/ Warner Brothers Media - ( Philadelphia )
- Red Carpet Events - ( New York, DC, Colorado, California)
- Fashion Shows - ( New York, DC, California)
- Live Nation - ( Philadelphia)
- Brooklyn Bowl - ( Philadelphia)
- Brandon Coleman - Retired NFL Player
- Free Way Rick Ross
- Major League Soccer Videography ( MLS NEXT) - ( Maryland)
- Banks
- Insurance Companies
- Schools
- Lawyers/ Attorneys
- Youth Sport Leagues
- CannaFirst Financial
Tennis Summer Camp Director / Pro Tennis Staff
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Directors are responsible for the supervision of Day Camp programs for participants ages 6-14, and the overall daily operation of a comprehensive program to include review and oversight of administrative records
- Directors will plan, implement, participate in, and evaluate programs, and special events
- Train, supervise, and evaluate camp staff and volunteers
- Attend meetings, enforce program rules and Youth Camp Standards, work closely with parents, and MNCPPC staff
Sports Camera Operator - Hi-Pod | Assistant Content Producer
Game Film Pros
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Camera Operator - Soccer, Basketball, Football and Lacrosse
- Assistant Content Producer/Videographer - Highlights/ Recap/ Crowd Interactions/ Event Coverage
Live Sports Broadcast Producer/ Camera Operator/ Videographer
DC Breeze Ultimate, LLC
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Live Sports Broadcast Producer
- Camera Operator
- Videographer
Social Media Specialist/ Online Teaching Assistant
Equity Now, Inc
08.2020 - 03.2022
- The goal of the SDMS is to capture and digitally tell the story of Equity Now and Legends Charter School
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Cultivating brand awareness through social media Management
- Promote, manage and expand Equity Now's and Legends Charter School's social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google, Snapchat and Ticktock, in a way that is consistent with the organization's brand and social media strategy
- Creating content, including text posts, videos and images for use on social media
- Scheduling social media posts using applications such as Hootsuite and TweetDeck
- Developing new social media strategies and campaigns
- Managing a budget to be spent on promoting social media posts and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising
- Keeping track of data and analyzing the performance of social media campaigns
- Collaborating with colleagues from across departments
- Video recording, editing, and publishing
- Podcast recording, editing, and publishing
- Photography, editing and publishing
- Other duties as assigned
Multiple Positions
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
05.2012 - 06.2020
- Assistant Manager for party rentals
- Perform security and safety surveillance of the site and responsible for recording activities
- Opening and closing of the site based upon rental
- Monitor alcoholic consumption and enforces safe driving
- Required to frequently check cameras, and do sweeps of the parking lot and building
- Set alarm to secure the building when all patrons and staff have departed
Physical Education Teacher
DCPCS
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Educated children ages 2-8 on physical education and health/nutrition
- Collaborated with the early childhood teachers on unit study to incorporate into my lessons
- Graded and assess students based upon Teaching Strategies Gold objectives and power school
- Assisted fellow teachers in the classrooms, as needed, and aided with transitioning scholars to their new environment
- Worked jointly with the early childhood teachers on their International Baccalaureate unit study and planner
- Substituted for teachers as needed
- Assistant flag football coach/ agility trainer / first aid & CPR team member
- Completed other duties as needed
- Early childhood athletics
- Assisted teachers of all grades (pre K 3-8th grade) with students who need to take a break from their classroom environment, when over stimulated
- Created videos / short films for certain school events (iMovie)
- Performed Security as needed
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
Rehabilitation Technician
ATI Physical Therapy
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Laid off to due to the start of the pandemic and company wide employee cuts
- Opening Of Business and Preparing the place for customers
- Maintain overall cleanliness of the clinic and ensuring equipment is in working order
- Help patients by escorting them from one station to the next, getting them started on their exercises, and demonstrating how to use the equipment
- Gather and provide equipment including hot and cold packs, water, and towels for the patients
- Organized and responsible for maintaining daily, weekly and monthly clinical logs and checklists that are required to keep the clinic in compliance with all local and federal requirements
- Take co pays, answer phones, verify insurance, register new patients, laundry
- Set and cancel appointments, Make copies and fax paperwork for clinicians as needed
Assistant Director for Tennis Camp & Tennis Instructor
Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Acting Director when the lead Director was absent
- Responsible for planning daily activities and instructing tennis classes
- In charge of setting and cleaning up the lunch area and snack time
- Documenting incident reports, communicating with parents regarding any concerns, and filing the reports
- Assisted fellow employees
- Evaluated employees and provide feedback on areas of improvement
- Collaborated with staff from different teams to participate in and plan upcoming fairs and events for the public
Education
High School Diploma -
High Point High School
Beltsville, MDSkills
- Marketing
- Photojournalism
- Event Photography
- Strong attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Client relationship building
- Flexible schedule management
- Continuous learning attitude
- Strong visual storytelling
- Efficient workflow organization
- High-speed photography
- Problem-solving
- Creative vision
Timeline
Sports Photographer
Fox Sports 1340 AM Hopewell
08.2024 - Current
Freelance Event Photographer
Office of State's Attorney Prince George's County, Maryland
08.2024 - Current
Lead Photographer
Listen In With KNN
07.2024 - Current
Lead Photographer
Minor Football League
07.2024 - Current
Communications Manager|Photographer|Videographer
Barrie School
10.2023 - Current
Tennis Summer Camp Director / Pro Tennis Staff
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
06.2023 - 06.2024
Live Sports Broadcast Producer/ Camera Operator/ Videographer
DC Breeze Ultimate, LLC
04.2023 - 07.2023
Drone Photographer | Videographer | High School Drone Instructor
Freelance
11.2022 - Current
Director of Social Media / Media Partnership
CannaFirst Financial
09.2022 - Current
Sports Camera Operator - Hi-Pod | Assistant Content Producer
Game Film Pros
08.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant Volunteer Teacher / Help Desk/Front Desk Support
Legends Public Charter School
08.2020 - Current
Social Media Specialist/ Online Teaching Assistant
Equity Now, Inc
08.2020 - 03.2022
Content Producer and Travel Photographer/ Journalist
En-Joy-Media
04.2020 - Current
Rehabilitation Technician
ATI Physical Therapy
02.2020 - 03.2020
Physical Education Teacher
DCPCS
08.2016 - 05.2020
Assistant Director for Tennis Camp & Tennis Instructor
Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex
06.2015 - 06.2019
Multiple Positions
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
05.2012 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
High Point High School
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