Ian Zandi

Manage a full-service photography and content business specializing in live entertainment. Capture and edit visual content for high-volume clients; work has been featured in Rolling Stone, BBC, Variety, CNN, NPR, Entertainment Weekly, and The Los Angeles Times. Oversee brand marketing, client acquisition, and financial bookkeeping. Serve as staff photographer for major LA institutions, including Alamo Drafthouse and American Cinematheque. Selected recognition includes being a finalist in the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards (festival category) for 2026.

Promoted from Mailroom Clerk to Operations Lead to Executive Assistant based on consistent performance and leadership in high-pressure environments. Streamline internal operations and manage critical document workflows adhering to strict HIPAA protocols. Coordinate a bi-coastal health fair for DGA members, including complex logistics and vendor relations.

Direct and produce dozens of live comedy shows and multimedia productions, handling the creative process from ideation through execution. Create viral digital content featured on platforms such as The Onion, Buzzfeed, and NPR’s LAist. Work as a stage manager for premier comedy venues (including The Second City and iOWest) to ensure seamless technical execution. Build comprehensive social media strategies to drive attendance for live tours and events.