I’ve worked for 6 years in the food, arts, music, and customer service/ hospitality industry, so I enjoy working with people of different passions. My 7-year background in photography stems from shooting community events and organizations, so I have experience in Adobe software, photo editing, cropping images and adjusting colors, capturing indoor and outdoor photos, and social media posting. The main photography genres I’m familiar with are action and sports (dance, live singing and music-playing), low-light, documentary, and portraits. Recently, I worked as a temporary Sports Photographer for youth football games where I became comfortable shooting in various lighting conditions, and uploaded and organized the photos for sharing within 48 hours of the event. I have 5 years of experience in the literary, visual arts, and social justice nonprofit industries through graphic design and writing.

Xavier Qin Youngdale

I’ve worked for 6 years in the food, arts, music, and customer service/ hospitality industry, so I enjoy working with people of different passions. My 7-year background in photography stems from shooting community events and organizations, so I have experience in Adobe software, photo editing, cropping images and adjusting colors, capturing indoor and outdoor photos, and social media posting. The main photography genres I’m familiar with are action and sports (dance, live singing and music-playing), low-light, documentary, and portraits. Recently, I worked as a temporary Sports Photographer for youth football games where I became comfortable shooting in various lighting conditions, and uploaded and organized the photos for sharing within 48 hours of the event. I have 5 years of experience in the literary, visual arts, and social justice nonprofit industries through graphic design and writing.

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I’ve worked for 6 years in the food, arts, music, and customer service/ hospitality industry, so I enjoy working with people of different passions. My 7-year background in photography stems from shooting community events and organizations, so I have experience in Adobe software, photo editing, cropping images and adjusting colors, capturing indoor and outdoor photos, and social media posting. The main photography genres I’m familiar with are action and sports (dance, live singing and music-playing), low-light, documentary, and portraits. Recently, I worked as a temporary Sports Photographer for youth football games where I became comfortable shooting in various lighting conditions, and uploaded and organized the photos for sharing within 48 hours of the event. I have 5 years of experience in the literary, visual arts, and social justice nonprofit industries through graphic design and writing.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Temporary Production Editor at CAAM Chinese Dance Theater
May 1, 2024 - Present
Editorial tasks: copy edited, proofread, and gave feedback on language cohesiveness; worked cross-functionally with department members to solve artistic challenges.
Designer at Overachiever Magazine
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Translated Editorial team’s research into creative storytelling for audience; brainstormed story ideas for platforms including marketing collateral, social media, and garments.
Summer Intern at Campus Pride
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Wrote blog posts highlighting organization’s mission, student success, and impacts; contributed to project planning meetings and content workflows: campaigns, research.
Policy and Organizing Intern at OutFront Minnesota
May 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Increased participation rates in future OFM student programs through community events; canvassed and collected 100+ signatures to help ban Gay Conversion Therapy in MN.
Temporary Sporting Event Photographer at Playbook
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Adapted to changing event schedule and lighting conditions (natural vs stadium lights); coordinated with coworkers and coaches for capturing team photos before each game.
School Photographer - Seasonal at Lifetouch
August 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Collaborated with administration and staff to coordinate location and scheduling logistics; worked with kids from pre-K to 12th grade, guiding them through poses for portraits.
Bookstore Clerk at Delaware North
September 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Made suggestions about inventory, book trends, and customer needs; maintained up-to-date knowledge of current titles and changes in the market.
Event Technician, Audio Visual at Encore Group LLC
June 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Setup, operated, and broke down systems for conferences, concerts, and meetings; greeted clients before event to discuss setup and explain how to operate the equipment.
Sound Engineer Assistant at Coughy Haus, Beloit College
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Set up and inspected soundboard, mics, speakers, jacks, and lights; diagnosed and resolved performance issues in timely manner.
School Photographer- Seasonal at Lifetouch
August 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Collaborated with administration and staff to coordinate location and scheduling logistics. Worked with kids from pre-K to 12th grade, guiding them through poses for portraits.
Sound Engineer Assistant at Coughy Haus
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Set up and inspected soundboard, mics, speakers, jacks, and lights. Diagnosed and resolved performance issues in timely manner.

Education

B.A. at Beloit College, Beloit, WI
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
B.A. at Beloit College
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
B.A. at Beloit College
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail