Thayne Jon Gewaard

Owner, Photographer at Thayne Jon Gewaard Photography

Consulting with commercial clients on visual branding; creating world-class portrait, fashion, editorial, and documentary photography, both with film and digital process; managing backend client expectations with ongoing dialogue and contractual agreements; storyboard and video directing for commercial and music videos; prospecting and closing new business.

Founding Editor, Creative Director at Denizen

Founded and launched the regional digital arts and culture magazine; coordinated a team of up to eight freelancers ensuring timely production of high-quality content; wrote personal essays and interviews; provided bulk of photographic content; storyboard and video direction for commercials and music videos; prospecting and closing new business.

Shift Supervisor / Barista at Starbucks

Ensured partners were motivated and performing to Starbucks mission and values; coached daily; led store operations; created uplifting customer experiences; maintained beverage consistency under high-stress conditions.

Executive Board Member at United Way New Leaders of Yakima

Executed community events; facilitated awareness and dialogue among the public, nonprofits, and businesses; promoted the NLYC voice on social media while exploring traditional outreach; raised community business support through corporate donations as a Sponsorship Committee member.

Western Chapter Events Chair at National Agricultural Marketing Association

Planned events with NAM A volunteer members and NAM A chapter president; created and managed budgets involving NAM A funds and private donations; served as an ambassador for Rankin Equipment in the agricultural business space.

Marketing Coordinator at Rankin Equipment

Managed pre-existing and newly created digital assets; created the first visual brand guide; produced photo and video content for website and social channels; refreshed graphics; took over social media management from an external contractor by month three; increased Facebook engagement by 233% and Instagram engagement by 294%.

CPAP Manager, Social Media Coordinator at Howard's Medical Supply

Fitted thousands of CPAP patients with masks and educated them on device use; marketed to clinics and sleep doctors to maintain warm relationships and set up informational in-services; educated patients on sleep apnea as a health concern and related risks and comorbidities.

National Account Manager, Social Media Marketer at Liberty Bottle Works

Single point of communication with B2B clients from close of sale to delivery of product, ensuring smooth workflow and communication between sales, operations, and art departments. Coordinated approval of proofs, arranged shipping, and directly supported clients with ongoing requests for a worldwide client base via email and phone. Created social media content for posting via Hootsuite. Grew sales of a portfolio of new or underperforming small accounts 525% to $50k/month, from $8k/month.

Social Media Marketer at Liberty Bottle Works

Created social media content for posting via Hootsuite; grew sales of a portfolio of new or underperforming small accounts 525% to $50k/month, from $8k/month.

Chapter Chair at Green Drinks Yakima

Promotes sustainability and sound environmental practices; provides a space to build community, learn, and collaborate; engages both public and private stakeholders to achieve real-world results.

Owner, Photographer at Thayne Jon Gewaard Photography

Consulting with commercial clients on visual branding; creating world-class portrait, fashion, editorial, and documentary photography, both with film and digital process; managing backend client expectations with ongoing dialogue and contractual agreements; storyboard and video directing for commercial and music videos; prospecting and closing new business.