Stella Subasic
Visual journalist with hands-on experience in digital storytelling, event photography, and basic content creation. Skilled at translating narratives into compelling visuals and bringing stories to life for diverse audiences. Strong communication and interpersonal skills honed from working in high-paced retail environments such as Nike and H&M.
Adept in using industry-leading software like Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and Lightroom to enhance content quality. I am seeking a blend of media expertise and audience-facing experiences, and to contribute to dynamic teams in journalism and media.
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Media Skills: Event Photography, Videography, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Lightroom, Digital Storytelling and Visual Communication.
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Communication Skills: Storytelling, Interviewing, Public Speaking, Collaborative Writing and Customer Engagement.
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Organizational Skills: Time Management, Task Prioritization, Workflow Coordination, Problem Solving and Multitasking.
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Technology: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Applications, Social Media Strategy and Video Editing Software.
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Retail/Customer Service Skills: Team Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction Enhancement and Product Knowledge (especially fashion and sporting goods).
Education
Arizona State University – Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication
Expected Graduation: December 2024
Johnson County Community College
Associate's Degree of Liberal Arts
Graduated December 2022
Bishop Ward High School
Graduated May 2021
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Cronkite News: Produced photojournalism work that included covering high-profile events, such as capturing Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to Phoenix and sporting events featuring WNBA athlete Caitlin Clark. Also wrote and photographed stories for Arizona audience.
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PHOENIX Magazine: Worked as a photographer intern, focusing on event photography and food photoshoots, developing strong technical techniques.
GPA: 3.5 | Consistently on Dean's List | Staff Photographer for "The Campus Ledger"
GPA: 4.0 | Helped in designing yearbook style, layout, and contributed photographs from school and athletic events.
Experiences
Cronkite News – Visual Journalist
Arizona State University – Summer 2024
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Created visual content for multiple news stories, refining photography and video editing skills.
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Worked on stories of local importance, such as local business attraction and community activism, helping to bring visibility to underreported issues.
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Gained recognition for capturing key moments at public events, like Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit, contributing to online engagement growth, via other news organizations picking up my stories: Phoenix Business Journal, Daily Independent, Pinal Central, Phoenix News Times, Prescott News, Herald Review, Arizona Daily Independent, Tucson Sentinel, Queen Creek Tribune.
PHOENIX Magazine – Photographer Intern
Jan 2024 - April 2024
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Set up and captured professional food photoshoots for local restaurant features, as well as dynamic event photography at special occasions.
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Worked alongside the editorial team to provide visual content that complemented written features, leading to well-rounded stories with strong visual appeal.
Freelance Photographer
Self-Employed – 2018 to Present
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Capture images focusing on event photography and candid visuals.
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Collaborated with friends, family, and local Kansas City events.
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Edited photos using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to ensure crisp, visuals tailored to client needs.
Customer Relations & Retail Experience
Nike – Sales Associate
Phoenix, AZ – Oct. 2023 to Present
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Provide expert customer service by helping clients find products that best meet their needs, focusing on in-depth product knowledge of Nike’s innovative athletic wear and footwear.
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Drive store sales through personalized recommendations, fitting sessions, and educating customers on Nike’s latest technological advancements like Nike Air and Dri-FIT.
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Contributed to maintaining an organized and visually appealing store layout, and restocked merchandise to ensure sales floor inventory levels are up to 98% accuracy.
H&M Inc. – Sales Lead
Kansas City, KS & Phoenix, AZ – Aug. 2022 to Sep. 2023
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Collaborated with our store team to execute visual merchandising strategies, enhancing the store's overall appearance and aligning it with H&M’s fast-fashion trends.
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Worked one-on-one with store managers to introduce new seasonal looks and collections.
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Trained new hires and ensured smooth department operations, including shipment processing and stockroom organization twice a week.
Metropolitan Condominiums – Concierge
Kansas City, KS – September 2021 to December 2022
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Managed resident interactions by myself responding to service requests, addressing security issues, and coordinating emergency maintenance.
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Assisted with real estate tours and ensured the satisfaction of both tenants and new guests, maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer service.
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Acted as the first point of contact for visitors, receiving high praise for quick and efficient issue resolution, contributing to a positive living experience for residents.