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Joanna Skladanek

Joanna Skladanek

Warsaw

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Photojournalist

FORUM Polish Agency For Photographers
08.2022 - Current
  • Covered and captured events through photography.
  • Researched and gathered necessary information for stories.
  • Created captions and context for the photographs taken.
  • Edited and selected images for publications.
  • Collaborates with the agency, editors and other team members.
  • Worked in a variety of environment and situations, regularly under tight deadlines.
  • Stayed up-to-date with the political, economical, social and cultural news.
  • Covered most kind of events that vary from a visit of the US President Joe Biden, street protests, concerts, theatre performances, movie premiers and many other.


Freelance Photographer and Photojournalist

Various Clients
01.2012 - 04.2023
  • Numerous photo assignments for Ajman Tourism in the United Arab Emirates.
  • Collaborates with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Currently starting a collaboration with Sony (Poland) and planning to organize workshops in the near future.

Flight Attendant

Emirates
08.2006 - 11.2021
  • Attended workshops and trainings in customer service, conflict resolution tactics, and safety procedures to keep abreast of all new requirements and procedures.
  • Resolved passenger conflicts and medical emergencies during flights in professional manner.
  • Used excellent customer service skills in addressing passengers' needs and providing solutions to issues arising during flights.
  • Worked with over 100 nationalities.


Travel Planner

Manufaktura Podrozy by Tomasz Michniewicz
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Organized memorable and exquisite travel itineraries and vacations for high-level clients.
  • Recommended travel insurance plans to customers to reduce uncertainty and risk of financial loss.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of travel industry trends, regulations and best practices to better serve customers.

Editor-in-Chief of Monoloco Travel Portal

Self
02.2011 - 05.2017
  • Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
  • Posted and promoted articles on social media platforms to engage target audience.
  • Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
  • Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
  • Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
  • Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.

Education

Human Rights And International Humanitarian Law

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Organization of Tourism And Recreation

Witelon Collegium State University
Legnica, Poland
05.2006

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Social Media Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Managing Complaints
  • Reputation Management
  • Producing Videos
  • Content Delivery
  • Fan Interactions

Accomplishments

  • Featured in numerous magazines, newspapers, and websites, i.e. National Geographic, Newsweek, Cosmopolitan, Der Spiegel, BBC, Business Insider, Oman Observer, Pilot Club Magazine.
  • Co-Author of a guidebook about the United Arab Emirates and Oman: "Zjednoczone Emiraty Arabskie i Oman" published by Wydawnictwo Pascal (2020)
  • Co-Author of a guidebook about Dubai and the United Arab Emirates: "Dubaj i Emiraty Arabskie" GOLD series published by Wydawnictwo Pascal (2019)
  • Cooperation with the Gulf Photo Plus Agency during COVID-19 Artist Relief Print Sale
  • Photography Exhibitions in Poland (2010, 2011, 2012).

Languages

Polish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Arabic
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Photojournalist

FORUM Polish Agency For Photographers
08.2022 - Current

Travel Planner

Manufaktura Podrozy by Tomasz Michniewicz
09.2017 - 12.2017

Freelance Photographer and Photojournalist

Various Clients
01.2012 - 04.2023

Editor-in-Chief of Monoloco Travel Portal

Self
02.2011 - 05.2017

Flight Attendant

Emirates
08.2006 - 11.2021

Human Rights And International Humanitarian Law

Aberystwyth University

Bachelor of Science - Organization of Tourism And Recreation

Witelon Collegium State University

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