Top Talent like Lauren are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Lauren Berard

Video & Animation Designer • Social Media Marketing Specialist • Philadelphia, PA, US
Content Creation
Video Production
Social Media Marketing
Portraits
Video Ad Campaigns
Fashion Photography
Promo Videos
Product Photography
Adobe Creative Suite
Photography
Videography Lighting
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Creative Photographer & Videographer Specialist
With a background in TV Productions & Communications from VB Technical & Career Center, I have honed my skills as a versatile photographer and videographer. Currently at Spark & Fade Media, I develop and execute creative strategies for commercial photo and video shoots, enhancing brand narratives and boosting exposure by 55%. My expertise extends to capturing e-commerce products and lifestyle images, collaborating with marketing teams, and directing models. Previously, at TMF, I produced training videos and content that significantly increased viewership, while at Verblio, I crafted SEO-friendly content. My experience also includes e-commerce photography at E.Mackon and event photography for Magazine 33. With a deep understanding of studio lighting, technical proficiency, and a knack for storytelling, I consistently deliver high-quality visual content across various platforms.

Work History

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Photographer/Videographer

Spark & Fade MediaDeveloped & oversaw creative strategy and execution in commercial photo and video shoots. Focused on conveying the brand narrative and adhered to branding guidelines in production/post-production. Captured products for e-commerce in-studio, composed lifestyle images on-site for campaigns, and produced an array of visual content for social media. Collaborated with marketing team to deliver quality imagery for ad campaigns which led to 55% more sign-ups, surpassing objectives and leading to a steady increase in brand exposure. Used deep understanding of studio lighting techniques & technical proficiency with gear to photograph products and fashion on-models. Sourced and directed models/talent. Planned, produced, and edited videos highlighting aesthetics, focused on brand story-telling, and implemented creative strategy.
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Videographer

TMFNov 2021 - May 2023 • 1 yr 7 mosCreated company training videos, product tutorials, ads, and content for multiple social media platforms. Used organizational skills to manage digital assets, creating systems that were used across teams. Produced long-form video that received over 20k views in less than 2 days which led to an increase of viewership across channels. Assisted in scriptwriting and storyboarding for productions. Handled post-processing including color correction, audio mixing, trimming and sequencing clips, and adding graphics to videos using Illustrator & Premiere.
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Content Writer

VerblioOct 2019 - Jul 2021 • 1 yr 10 mosResearch and create compelling, SEO-friendly content for blogs and articles. Use skills in copywriting to create engaging articles with a call to action.
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E-Commerce Photographer

E.MackonFeb 2014 - Jun 2015 • 1 yr 5 mosCaptured and edited product images for e-commerce. Used knowledge of WordPress and Shopify to optimize image settings for uploads. Maintained image database. Collaborated with teams to communicate deadlines and ensure all files and assets were finalized and accessible.
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Photographer

Magazine 33Jan 2010 - Dec 2010 • 1 yrAssisted journalist in capturing the story with photos at events. Photographed bands while performing and after interview. Edited photos for publication in magazine.

Education

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VB Technical & Career Center

TV Productions & Communications2006 - 2007

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, BusinessSep 2023 - Present

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Creative Photographer & Videographer Specialist
With a background in TV Productions & Communications from VB Technical & Career Center, I have honed my skills as a versatile photographer and videographer. Currently at Spark & Fade Media, I develop and execute creative strategies for commercial photo and video shoots, enhancing brand narratives and boosting exposure by 55%. My expertise extends to capturing e-commerce products and lifestyle images, collaborating with marketing teams, and directing models. Previously, at TMF, I produced training videos and content that significantly increased viewership, while at Verblio, I crafted SEO-friendly content. My experience also includes e-commerce photography at E.Mackon and event photography for Magazine 33. With a deep understanding of studio lighting, technical proficiency, and a knack for storytelling, I consistently deliver high-quality visual content across various platforms.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Lauren are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Lauren Berard

Video & Animation Designer • Social Media Marketing Specialist • Philadelphia, PA, US
Content Creation
Video Production
Social Media Marketing
Portraits
Video Ad Campaigns
Fashion Photography
Promo Videos
Product Photography
Adobe Creative Suite
Photography
Videography Lighting
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Photographer/Videographer

Spark & Fade MediaDeveloped & oversaw creative strategy and execution in commercial photo and video shoots. Focused on conveying the brand narrative and adhered to branding guidelines in production/post-production. Captured products for e-commerce in-studio, composed lifestyle images on-site for campaigns, and produced an array of visual content for social media. Collaborated with marketing team to deliver quality imagery for ad campaigns which led to 55% more sign-ups, surpassing objectives and leading to a steady increase in brand exposure. Used deep understanding of studio lighting techniques & technical proficiency with gear to photograph products and fashion on-models. Sourced and directed models/talent. Planned, produced, and edited videos highlighting aesthetics, focused on brand story-telling, and implemented creative strategy.
T

Videographer

TMFNov 2021 - May 2023 • 1 yr 7 mosCreated company training videos, product tutorials, ads, and content for multiple social media platforms. Used organizational skills to manage digital assets, creating systems that were used across teams. Produced long-form video that received over 20k views in less than 2 days which led to an increase of viewership across channels. Assisted in scriptwriting and storyboarding for productions. Handled post-processing including color correction, audio mixing, trimming and sequencing clips, and adding graphics to videos using Illustrator & Premiere.
V

Content Writer

VerblioOct 2019 - Jul 2021 • 1 yr 10 mosResearch and create compelling, SEO-friendly content for blogs and articles. Use skills in copywriting to create engaging articles with a call to action.
E

E-Commerce Photographer

E.MackonFeb 2014 - Jun 2015 • 1 yr 5 mosCaptured and edited product images for e-commerce. Used knowledge of WordPress and Shopify to optimize image settings for uploads. Maintained image database. Collaborated with teams to communicate deadlines and ensure all files and assets were finalized and accessible.
M

Photographer

Magazine 33Jan 2010 - Dec 2010 • 1 yrAssisted journalist in capturing the story with photos at events. Photographed bands while performing and after interview. Edited photos for publication in magazine.

Education

V

VB Technical & Career Center

TV Productions & Communications2006 - 2007

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, BusinessSep 2023 - Present

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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