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I’m Michael Cohn, a digital marketing director, creative director, and photographer who can shoot, write, edit, design, and build ecommerce pages. I bring a hands-on approach and a strategic mindset to every project, delivering big-brand thinking with the execution of a one-person creative department.
Over more than a decade, I’ve led digital marketing for a multi-brand retail operation across ecommerce, wholesale, and retail channels, while also building a strong foundation in photography, audio and video production, graphic design, and content creation. My work blends creative storytelling with measurable results, solving problems across media, technology, and commerce.
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Work Experience
Freelance Creator of Things at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present35 years of live sound and studio engineering; professional photography (concerts, sports, weddings, portraits); video creation and editing for social media; voiceover work, editing, and mixing.
Senior Theatre Production Technician (Audio Engineer) at Hoover Library Theatre
January 1, 2022 - PresentFront of House Audio Engineer.
Senior Theatre Production Technician (Audio Engineer) at Samford University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025Senior Theatre Production Technician (Audio Engineer).
Audio Engineer at Redeemer Community Church
December 31, 2015 - PresentAudio engineering for church productions and events.
Digital Marketing Director at H&H Truck and Outdoor, AllPro Distributing, LEER Truck Accessories by H&H
September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2022Responsible for all digital marketing and social media planning, design, and
implementation of eCommerce, wholesale, and retail divisions.
• Created and published all social media content, including photos, videos, and copy.
• Designed and created all printed marketing materials, including promotional and building
signs, truck and semi wraps, and company-branded merchandise.
• Produced product photography for CamLocker Tool Boxes, Amazon, and ebay.
• Designed, implemented, and maintained all eCommerce sites, Amazon, and ebay
accounts. This included keeping prices updated and consistent across marketplaces.
Digital Marketing Director at H&H Enterprises (H&H Truck and Outdoor; AllPro Distributing; TruckProUSA; LEER Truck Accessories by H&H)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2022Led all digital marketing and social media strategies across ecommerce, wholesale, and retail for four brands; functioned as a one-person creative department shooting, writing, and publishing social content; designed print marketing and catalogs; produced hundreds of product photos and data; built and maintained ecommerce sites; managed marketplace campaigns; administered ChannelAdvisor; produced voiceover content for social media and on-hold messages.
Owner & Photographer at MICHAEL COHN PHOTOGRAPHY
January 1, 2022 - PresentManage every stage of the photographic process; shoot weddings, engagements, portraits, concerts, sports, and commercial assignments; contribute to Wikimedia and Wikipedia; featured in Pexels' curated collection and Adobe Stock; won Best Photo of the City; produced multi-year video coverage of a professional conference.
Freelance Creator at Freelance Creator
January 1, 2022 - PresentProvide full-service commercial photography and video production; conceive, art direct, style, shoot, and post-produce; deliver real estate marketing packages including property photography, walkthrough video, aerial drone footage, and Matterport 3D tours; execute drone shoots with precision flight planning; create drone-based and traditional video content for clients' social media; offer freelance voiceover services.
Senior Theatre Production Technician / Front of House Audio Engineer at Hoover Library Theatre
January 1, 2022 - PresentLead audio engineer for theatrical productions and concerts; handle stage wiring and setup, pre-show preparation, and sound checks; liaison with artists, management, and patrons; primary house support for visiting engineers; integrate equipment into the house system; provide technical input on PA configuration and Dante routing.
Senior Theatre Production Technician / Front of House Audio Engineer at Samford University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Senior production technician across three venues including a 2,500-seat concert hall, a chapel, and an orchestral recital hall; support full band concerts, orchestral recitals, worship services, ceremonies, and lectures; main hall: stage setup and wiring; FOH or A2 monitor engineer; rigging of backdrops; chapel: audio support for services and performances; recital hall: sound reinforcement and live recording.
Front of House Audio Engineer at Redeemer Community Church
January 1, 2016 - PresentFront of house audio engineer for weekly services and special events.
Digital Marketing Director at H&H Enterprises
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2022Led all digital marketing and social media strategies across ecommerce, wholesale, and retail divisions for four brands; managed organic content, paid campaigns, and budget allocation. Functioned as a one-person creative department — conceiving, shooting, writing, and publishing all social media content across Facebook and Instagram. Designed all print marketing materials and catalogs using Adobe Creative Suite; produced store/building signage, promotional materials, vehicle wraps, and branded merchandise. Shot and produced hundreds of product photos and ACES/PIES-compliant data for CamLocker Tool Boxes; contributed to the SEMA Data Co-Op. Built and maintained multiple proprietary ecommerce sites; managed Amazon Seller Central and planned Amazon Advertising and eBay Promoted Listings campaigns. Administered ChannelAdvisor, synchronizing live inventory feeds and product data across Amazon and eBay.
Freelance Creator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - PresentProvide full-service commercial photography and video production for clients across industries, including product, food and beverage, real estate, and industrial. Lead concept through final image, deliver real estate marketing packages (photography, walkthrough video, aerial drone, Matterport 3D tours), execute technically demanding drone shoots, and create drone-based and traditional video content for social media. Provide freelance voiceover services for commercial and social media productions.
Education
B.A. Radio, Television, and Film at Temple University
August 1, 1988 - December 31, 1989B.A. Radio, Television, and Film at Temple University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026B.A. in Radio, Television, and Film at Temple University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026Qualifications
FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone License
October 10, 2022 - December 10, 2025Dante Certification Level 1
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025Member, Professional Photographers of America
September 10, 2022 - December 10, 2025FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone License
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026Dante Certification Level 1
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone License
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026Dante Certification Level 1
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other
I was hired to shoot an after-wedding gathering in a very dark restaurant. I was able to get the bride away from the crowd and got some beautiful shots.
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