Hi! I’m Salem, a Portland-based photographer with 6 years of experience and a growing interest in content creation. My background is rooted in capturing warm, authentic moments and refining them through thoughtful editing. While I’m newer to videography, I bring a strong creative eye, solid technical skills, and a genuine love for visual storytelling. I’m reliable, easy to work with, and excited to keep expanding my skillset through real projects and collaborations.

Salem Paige

Hi! I’m Salem, a Portland-based photographer with 6 years of experience and a growing interest in content creation. My background is rooted in capturing warm, authentic moments and refining them through thoughtful editing. While I’m newer to videography, I bring a strong creative eye, solid technical skills, and a genuine love for visual storytelling. I’m reliable, easy to work with, and excited to keep expanding my skillset through real projects and collaborations.

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Hi! I’m Salem, a Portland-based photographer with 6 years of experience and a growing interest in content creation. My background is rooted in capturing warm, authentic moments and refining them through thoughtful editing. While I’m newer to videography, I bring a strong creative eye, solid technical skills, and a genuine love for visual storytelling. I’m reliable, easy to work with, and excited to keep expanding my skillset through real projects and collaborations.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Restaurant Team Member (Cash Handling Lead) at Chick Express – Lufkin, TX
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Handled daily cash handling, deposits, and reconciliation with high accuracy; resolved guest concerns; supported team training; coordinated service flow between kitchen, bar, and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth operations.
Front of House Manager at Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar – Plano, TX
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Oversaw front-of-house and back-of-house operations during peak periods; performed cash reconciliation; delegated shifts; coordinated service packaging; hired, trained, and coached staff; implemented workflow improvements and maintained a calm, solutions-focused approach to escalated guest concerns.
Customer Service & Order Processing at Chewy.com – Richardson, TX
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Managed customer invoices, payments, and product orders with high accuracy; educated clients on product options and guided upsell opportunities (e.g., print packages and digital add-ons) while maintaining quality standards.
Photo Editor & Sales Lead at La La Photography – Flower Mound, TX
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Edited photos, led sales initiatives, served as shift lead; coordinated server and front-of-house operations; trained team members; maintained smooth operation during peak hours and high-pressure situations.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media at University of North Texas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

OLCC Alcohol Permit
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025
OLCC Marijuana Worker Permit
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet