Dixsie Darlene Bonoan

- Manages the product photography production and location on a day-to-day basis.
- In-house photographer and project manager.
- Budgeting product photography projects, prepares product photography brief.
- Ensure the studio is organized and have the necessary supplies.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners.
- Remain current on photography trends, techniques, gear and competitive market.
- Proactively identify areas of improvement in studios to create efficiency.

- Directly manage the studio team and location on a day-to-day basis.
- In-house photographer and project manager.
- Assist clients to plan photo shoots for talent/location/equipment rental.
- Research products/talents ahead of schedule.
- Budgeting projects, prepares quotes, contracts and call sheet.
- Ensure the studio is organized and have the necessary supplies.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners.
- Remain current on photography trends, techniques, gear and competative market.
- Proactively identify areas of improvement in studios to create efficiancy.
- Provide reports on Studio Performance.

Freelance Photographer -Philippines
Reference: http://dixsiebonoan1.wix.com/dixsiebphoto July 2010 - Till date
- Fashion photography for Meg Magazine (June and July 2012 issue)
and an American based clothing company called Pockets Fulla Pillz.
- Food photographer for Berting’s Grill (Quezon City, Philippines).
- Photographed events like weddings, corporate, birthday, etc.
- Family portrait photographer and creative shots in Vienna, Austria.

- Scouting for new talents and models locally and internationally.
- Booking talents for TVCs and photoshoots.
- Preparing quotations, invoices and model booking forms.
- Ensuring that the models/casts reach the set on time and are prepared for the shoot.
- Working with brand owners, production houses, and photographers.
- Identifying and shortlisting casts, models, stylists, photographers and videographers.
- Liaising with mother agency and scouts across the world.
- Managing international models.
- Taking photographs of new talents, editing images and uploading them to the website.
- Business development.

• Managing the Photography Department
• Coordinating with Advertising team on upcoming projects.
• Developing and implementing growth opportunities within and between departments.
• Handling the social media and marketing for the photography department.
• Handling customer inquiries and bookings.
• Creating price list and photography packages, and invoice, quotation and questionnaire templates for each type of photography services that the department offers.
• Upgrading, taking inventory and maintaining photography equipment
• Retouching/Enhancing images.
• Planning and preparing quotations for each photography project.
• Searching and coordinating with suppliers for photography related products.

Reference: www.shopatsauce.com
•Coordinate with S*uce teams on which products to be shot for online store.
•Prepare and maintain products’ shooting schedule.
•Clean images through photoshop.
•Ensure all products are filed in a clear manner.
•Use and extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software;
•Maintain the studio and research best equipment.
•Liaise with the web and marketing team to ensure products are uploaded on the website according to schedule.
•Understand traditional film and digital photography and keep up to date with industry trends, developments and new techniques;
•Update interior shots of all retail stores for company record and press releases.
•Basic hair and make-up, and styling for fashion shoots.
•Fashion and Lifestyle events shoot for online blog and press releases.
•Fashion photography for Zayan the Label (A Lebanese Fashion designer based in Dubai, who co-owns S*uce) and for S*uce.

• Developing, organising, planning and promoting a range of large scale events.
• Reviewing and sourcing the locations where the event is to be held.
• Planning promotional material for the event & distributing it to the target audience.
• Arrange security and advise on health and safety issues.
• Preparing and managing budgets for the event. Ensuring adequate staff are available for the event.
• Creating a table sales database for all events.
• Post event tasks, managing evaluation form analysis, thank you emails.
• Taking provisional bookings & obtaining written confirmation.
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers such as florists and external caterers.
• Assisting with direct marketing initiatives and promotional activities.
• Conducting a follow up analysis of events.
• Maintaining an inventory of facility & equipment used.
• Building good client and sponsor relationships.
• Sending out accurate client contracts and ensuring they are signed & returned within appropriate deadlines.
• Event photography style and image enhancement.

Global Support Executive
 Receives customer calls in a call center environment.
 Responsible for relationship building and account management while
resolving customer inquiries in a professional manner.
 Takes ownership, initiative and customer follow-up or direct customer
to the appropriate department for resolution.

Large privately-owned construction company employing approximately 5000 people.
Employment Period: December 2006 till Nov 2008
Summary: Gained valuable experience in three different departments during my two years at Roshan:
Positions and Responsibilities:
(a) Estimation and Design Dept. Assistant
 Prepared and organized the documents and drawings for the new proposals.
 Tracking latest projects and proposals.
 Produced contract agreements and tender proposals for clients.
 Made payment certificates for the release of cheques.
 Follow up with consultants and sub-contractors.

(b) Receptionist/Secretary
 Received and relayed messages/directs calls to appropriate personnel.
 Prepared routine correspondence, reports and other documents.
 Received opened and distributed incoming mail and prepared
outgoing mail.
 Copied and distributed correspondence, reports and other related
materials.
 Assisted with maintaining file system of departmental records.
 Provided assistance and support to the Administrative Secretary
position when required.
(c) Accounting clerk
 Managed payments to the suppliers, clients and sub-contractors through PROFIT software.
 Filed and maintained records retention area.
 Created and updated various spreadsheets using EXCEL.

Local UAE agent for a large Malaysian food producer. Employment Period: June - December 2006 Position and Responsibilities:
Secretary
 Worked with the Executive Director to assist with the smooth
operation of the office.
 Develop business systems and train personnel in their use.
 Manage mail, telephone, and electronic communication systems;
communicate with staff, clients, vendors, and external contacts.
 Perform general office duties such as typing/word processing,
correspondence, filing, faxing, copying, compiling supply orders.
 Assist with report preparation and supporting materials.
 Cross-train with Executive Director and Fiscal Officer to develop the
ability to cover positions during times of any absences.
 Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Director and Fiscal
Officer as they arise.
 Maintain, with the assistance of Fiscal Officer, appropriate retirement
records and work closely with retirement management company to
make sure that records are current and employees are served.
 Develop, prepare, and submit in cooperation with the Executive Director and Fiscal Officer, all personnel-related reports and employment data as appropriate; ensure all personnel records are up-
to-date with addresses, contact persons, wage records, etc.