Kayla Harding
Calabasas
Summary
A proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent problem-solving skills. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Photographer
Merged Media Co.
Remote
09.2025 - Current
- Capture high-quality images at concerts, After Parties, and Rd Carpet events, ensuring timely delivery of professional photography services.
- Worked with team editors to complete high quality reviews of each event
Brand Manager
TREND: Music PR, Playlisting & Social Media
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Conducted research and analysis to determine brand positioning and messaging.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, and audio
- Developed content calendars for consistent engagement, leading to increased follower interaction.
Equipment Distribution Team Leader
Emerson College
Boston, MA
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Offered guidance to staff and students via phone calls, editing and creating film equipment orders.
- Managed orders for pick-up and returns, ensuring everything was returned and not damaged.
Ticketer and Box Office
The Bowery Boston
Boston, MA
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and maintaining accurate cash handling.
- Handled phone calls with upper operations to solve customer issues.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing schedules or priorities
Director of Photography, Producer, Editor
'Tick!' Damnationland Film Festival
Portland, ME
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing
- Collaborated with production team, consulted on set design, layout and lighting
- Adapted to fill missing roles in various departments
Production Assistant
Revolution Entertainment 'Heightened'
Yarmouth, ME
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Supported current production needs by moving equipment and blocking of production zones
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
- Ensured all of talent's and crew's needs were met in a timely manner
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts Production
Emerson College
Boston, MA05.2025
Associate of Science - Communications And New Media
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME05.2023
Skills
- Project Management
- Digital photography
- Strong compositional skills
- Video Production
- Social media management
- Client relations
- Film crew support
- Adobe photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Premiere
- Organizational Skills
- Professional Etiquette
Still Photographer
'The Antique' Maine Mayhem Film Festival
February 2023
'Lament' Indie Production
May 2023
'Cane Killer' Damnationland Film Festival
July 2023
'Spiraling' Damnationland Film Festival
July 2023
'Blood Sweat and Tears' Damnationland Film Festival
August 2023
'The Awakening' Crown Studios - Emerson College
December 2023
'Poppy Playtime 4' Mob Entertainment
October 2024
Timeline
Event Photographer
Merged Media Co.
09.2025 - Current
Brand Manager
TREND: Music PR, Playlisting & Social Media
01.2025 - 03.2026
Equipment Distribution Team Leader
Emerson College
09.2023 - 12.2024
Ticketer and Box Office
The Bowery Boston
09.2023 - 12.2024
Director of Photography, Producer, Editor
'Tick!' Damnationland Film Festival
09.2022 - 10.2022
Production Assistant
Revolution Entertainment 'Heightened'
09.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts Production
Emerson College
Associate of Science - Communications And New Media
Southern Maine Community College