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KC Ciresi

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2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025
Photographs and films of promos, weddings, senior portraits, graduation photos, parties, and events. Skilled in DSLR cameras, strobes, and professional editing software. Experience in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and InDesign.
Video Photography Student at Mountain Workshops
October 26, 2024 - October 26, 2024
Produced professional documentaries through the WKU VJP program. Gained hands-on experience in visual storytelling and multimedia production alongside world-renowned photojournalists such as Leslie Davis, Ed Ou, Biz Young, etc.
Video Photography Student at Mountain Workshops
October 26, 2025 - October 26, 2025
Produced professional documentaries through the WKU VJP program. Gained hands-on experience in visual storytelling and multimedia production alongside world-renowned photojournalists such as Leslie Davis, Ed Ou, Biz Young, etc.
Social Media Manager, Team Coach at Red Point Climbing Center
February 1, 2022 - October 30, 2025
Social media management for Instagram and Facebook, including photography and videography. Beginning to intermediate coach of rock climbing and fitness for children 5-18.
Videography Staff at Cherry Creative
October 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025
Helps advertise clients reach the Western Kentucky University community. Create advertisement videos and contribute to the magazine.
Freelance Photographer
January 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025
Photographs of promos, weddings, senior portraits, graduation photos, parties, and events. Skilled in DSLR photography, photo editing, and video production with a strong background in journalism and multimedia content creation.
Freelance Photographer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025
Photography and film work including promos, weddings, senior portraits, graduation photos, parties, and events. Proficient with DSLR cameras, strobes, and professional editing software (Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign).
Video Photography Staff at Cherry Creative
October 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025
Helps advertise clients and reaches Western Kentucky University community. Creates advertisement videos and contributes to the magazine.

Education

High School Diploma (Journalism focus) at DuPont Manual High School
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Undergraduate Degree (Photojournalism & Journalism; Honors Scholar) at Western Kentucky University
August 1, 2022 - October 30, 2025
High School Diploma at DuPont Manual High School
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Undergraduate Student, Photojournalism & Journalism at Western Kentucky University
August 1, 2022 - October 30, 2025
High School Diploma at DuPont Manual High School
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Undergraduate Studies in Photojournalism & Journalism at Western Kentucky University
August 1, 2022 - October 30, 2025
High School Diploma at DuPont Manual High School
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Undergraduate (Photojournalism & Journalism majors) at Western Kentucky University
August 1, 2022 - October 30, 2025

Qualifications

NPPA Award Winner
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Best of SNO Award
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
SPJ Awards: 1st Place Sports Action Photography
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
SPJ Awards: 2nd Place Best Video (non-broadcast)
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Scholastic Gold Key Recipient
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
NPPA Award Winner
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
SPJ Awards: First Place - Sports Action Photography
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
SPJ Awards: Second Place - Best Video (non-broadcast)
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
SPJ Awards: Third Place - Public Affairs Reporting
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Scholastic Gold Key Recipient
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Best of SNO Awards
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
NPPA Award Winner
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
SNO Best of Awards
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
SPJ Award: 1st Place Sports Action Photography
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
SPJ Award: 2nd Place Best Video (non-broadcast)
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
SPJ Award: 3rd Place Public Affairs Reporting
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Scholastic Gold Key Recipient
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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    Mountain Workshops | Maysville, KY, 2025 |

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