Eleni Sakas
Antioch
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Photographer
Mecum Auctions Inc.
Walworth
10.2024 - Current
- Photograph vehicles and collectibles for Mecum's website, social media, and marketing materials, ensuring high-quality visual representation.
- Capture detailed product photography of memorabilia, rare collectibles, and accessories that accompany classic cars.
- Shoot and edit images to highlight the unique features of auctioned items, maintaining brand consistency and quality standards.
- Work in fast-paced auction environments, quickly adapting to lighting conditions and staging requirements for optimal shots.
- Collaborate with the digital marketing team to provide engaging content for Mecum's online platforms and promotional efforts.
- Ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of edited photos for real-time social media updates and auction listings.
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago
Chicago
07.2024 - Current
- Manage social media and website content for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, including content creation, scheduling, and trend monitoring.
- Produce monthly newsletters via Constant Contact and design promotional materials.
- Collaborate with staff, consultants, and board members, ensuring alignment with the Metropolis' editorial calendar while maintaining independent contractor status.
Tour Guide
Molson Coors
Milwaukee
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Organized and conducted daily tours of Miller Brewery for groups of up to 60 people.
- Contributed to the photography of promotional materials on retail websites.
NIL Media Intern
Next Name
Chicago
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Created content for social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram.
- Scouted potential filming locations to determine suitability for production needs.
- Organized events, such as tailgates, to increase public exposure of the brand.
Big 10 Student U Intern
Fighting Illini Sports Productions
Champaign
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Worked with a diverse team to create engaging content for live broadcast programs. Sports included women's volleyball, soccer, and basketball games along with tennis, baseball, softball, gymnastics, and football.
- Provided support during photoshoots, video shoots, and other creative projects related to social media.
- Managed the production and design of graphics for Illini Women's Basketball and Men's Wrestling.
- Archived footage for Men's Football, Women's Soccer, Gymnastics & Basketball.
Summer Media Intern
ISSA
Rosemont
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Developed & revised promotional materials such monthly print magazine and WordPress Blog.
- Implemented SEO best practices into website content development process.
Education
Media & Cinema Studies - Recreation Sports and Tourism
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Champaign, IL08.2023
Skills
- Photography
- Videography
- Editing
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Copy Writing
- Social Media Content Creation
- Branding
- Microsoft Office
- Image Archiving
- Graphic Design
- Canva
- Event coordination
Certification
- Pending Part 107 Drone Certification
- BASSET
Languages
- English
- Greek
Leadership Activities Affiliations
- Youth Adult League Chicago Executive Board, 2024 - 2025
- Crossroad Academic Institute Boston & Chicago Photographer, Summer 2023 & 2024
- YAL Chicago Conference Marketing Committee, 2023-2025
- Camp Counselor and Media Staff: Fanari, Saint Stephens, MBC, 3 years
- Alpha Omicron Pi Member, Historian, Dad's Weekend Chair, & Video Chair
- Illini Film and Video Club Member
Timeline
Photographer
Mecum Auctions Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago
07.2024 - Current
Tour Guide
Molson Coors
11.2023 - 06.2024
NIL Media Intern
Next Name
08.2021 - 05.2023
Summer Media Intern
ISSA
06.2020 - 08.2020
Big 10 Student U Intern
Fighting Illini Sports Productions
08.2019 - 05.2023
Media & Cinema Studies - Recreation Sports and Tourism
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
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