Hi! I’m Abby Kohler, a creative thinker, problem solver, and collaborator with a background that blends graphic design, photography, and fine art. My degree combines design, photography, and fine art, and I’ve built hands-on experience in both in-house teams and freelancing. I stay motivated in this fast-paced industry by continuously learning new trends and techniques. I enjoy collaborating with teams, managing studio shoots, and delivering polished visuals that align with brand goals. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, photography, and brand storytelling, and I’m eager to take on new challenges and grow as a designer and photographer.

Abby Kohler

Hi! I’m Abby Kohler, a creative thinker, problem solver, and collaborator with a background that blends graphic design, photography, and fine art. My degree combines design, photography, and fine art, and I’ve built hands-on experience in both in-house teams and freelancing. I stay motivated in this fast-paced industry by continuously learning new trends and techniques. I enjoy collaborating with teams, managing studio shoots, and delivering polished visuals that align with brand goals. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, photography, and brand storytelling, and I’m eager to take on new challenges and grow as a designer and photographer.

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Hi! I’m Abby Kohler, a creative thinker, problem solver, and collaborator with a background that blends graphic design, photography, and fine art. My degree combines design, photography, and fine art, and I’ve built hands-on experience in both in-house teams and freelancing. I stay motivated in this fast-paced industry by continuously learning new trends and techniques.

I enjoy collaborating with teams, managing studio shoots, and delivering polished visuals that align with brand goals. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, photography, and brand storytelling, and I’m eager to take on new challenges and grow as a designer and photographer.

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Work Experience

Photo Studio Freelancer at TREK BIKES
July 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Operate and set up photographic equipment to create original in-studio images; assist with shoot prep including organizing equipment, charging batteries, preparing shot lists; organize, name, and back up photo files; photograph corporate-sponsored events & functions; provide photo retouching and digital image editing support; arrange props, backgrounds, and set elements to create visually engaging product composition for both stills and video.
Digital Media Specialist at ProClip USA
November 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022
Staging and lighting product according to brand requirements for in-studio and on-location photography; file-prepping, cropping, resizing and finalizing image files; color correcting and retouching photos; maintaining asset file structure organization and naming conventions; creating a variety of designs for print, including company sell sheets, spec sheets, brochures, stickers, posters, flyers, and PDFs; collaborating with in-house and remote employees to successfully finish their marketing requests.
Photo Studio Intern at Trek Bikes
March 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Assist with photo studio set building and product lighting; handle, clean, and set up bikes to meet photo requirements; occasional Photoshop retouching work; cleaning and organizing lenses and equipment; paying attention to bike-specific details and measurements to help maintain consistent high quality requirements with each shoot.
Graphic Design Assistant at UW Housing and Food Services
May 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Design promotional materials for print, such as brochures, booklets, pamphlets, stickers, posters, and cards; formatting designs to be displayed on TVs around campus; representing the UW Housing/UW Madison brand by adhering to brand requirements within designs and projects; meeting with different housing communities to establish their marketing needs and brainstorming social media campaigns; maintaining continuous communication between departments and various clients to get projects finished quickly.
Photography Assistant at UW Housing and Food Services
May 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Collaborating with various student groups and marketing directors to establish photographic needs; pursuing a variety of creative challenges, ranging from food photography with our culinary services teams, to product photography that is featured in print materials, to event photography for the different student groups around campus; shooting employee portraits.
Graphic Designer at UWSP Office of International Education
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2017
Design promotional print materials for the UW Stevens Point Office of International Education, such as posters and postcards; adhering to UWSP brand requirements within designs and projects.

Education

BSA - Transfer Fine Arts at UW Madison
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
BFA Graphic Design at UW Stevens Point
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Semester Abroad Fine Arts at Liverpool Hope University
January 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail