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I’m a Berkeley, CA-based journalist and award-winning photo editor passionate about creativity and storytelling through photography and graphic design. I specialize in photojournalism and visual branding—bringing artistic vision together with strategic, audience-first design. I thrive collaborating with teams and partners to produce fast, high-impact content for social media and promotional campaigns, while also creating photo-driven narratives for events, organizations, and community-focused initiatives.…I’m a Berkeley, CA-based journalist and award-winning photo editor passionate about creativity and storytelling through photography and graphic design. I specialize in photojournalism and visual branding—bringing artistic vision together with strategic, audience-first design. I thrive collaborating with teams and partners to produce fast, high-impact content for social media and promotional campaigns, while also creating photo-driven narratives for events, organizations, and community-focused initiatives.

Zendo Rouson

Graphic Designer, Photographer, Brand Designer, +1

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I’m a Berkeley, CA-based journalist and award-winning photo editor passionate about creativity and storytelling through photography and graphic design. I specialize in photojournalism and visual branding—bringing artistic vision together with strategic, audience-first design. I thrive collaborating with teams and partners to produce fast, high-impact content for social media and promotional campaigns, while also creating photo-driven narratives for events, organizations, and community-focused initiatives.…I’m a Berkeley, CA-based journalist and award-winning photo editor passionate about creativity and storytelling through photography and graphic design. I specialize in photojournalism and visual branding—bringing artistic vision together with strategic, audience-first design. I thrive collaborating with teams and partners to produce fast, high-impact content for social media and promotional campaigns, while also creating photo-driven narratives for events, organizations, and community-focused initiatives.

Available to hire

I’m a Berkeley, CA-based journalist and award-winning photo editor passionate about creativity and storytelling through photography and graphic design. I specialize in photojournalism and visual branding—bringing artistic vision together with strategic, audience-first design.

I thrive collaborating with teams and partners to produce fast, high-impact content for social media and promotional campaigns, while also creating photo-driven narratives for events, organizations, and community-focused initiatives.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Festival Associate at The Maroon Tiger / PhotoVille Festival (festival support)

September 1, 2025 - Present

Became knowledgeable about various festival installations and informed festival attendees on them. Assembled and disassembled metal-and-PVC piping installations, carrying 20+ lbs of materials for storage and setup/teardown.

Festival Associate

September 1, 2025 - Present

Supported festival operations by becoming knowledgeable about various installations and informing festival attendees. Assembled and disassembled installations made of metal and PVC piping, handling and carrying 20+ lbs of materials for storage and transport.

Morehouse Business Association — Content Manager at Morehouse College

August 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026

Managed photography-based social media content for business association events, ensuring timely coverage and delivery of visual assets within 24 hours.

Photojournalist at The Maroon Tiger (Morehouse College website)

August 1, 2025 - Present

Covered on-campus and off-campus events, delivering fast photo turnarounds while maintaining rigorous editing progress. Worked under the lead photographer to capture supplemental content and also tell stories through personal event coverage. Delivered at least one photo story per month for display on The Maroon Tiger website.

Content Manager at Morehouse College Business Association

August 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026

Created and managed social media content that covers and announces events to keep both the general and student body informed and engaged, including alumni-facing reach. Produced primarily photography-based deliverables, capturing event coverage and delivering assets within 24 hours.

Photojournalist at Morehouse Business Association / Maroon Tiger (Morehouse media outlet)

August 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026

Covered on- and off-campus events, providing selected photo batches with rapid editing progress while maintaining rigorous editing standards. Captured supplemental content and also covered stories told through personal coverage. Delivered at least one photo story per month for display on the Maroon Tiger website.

Content Manager at Morehouse Business Association

August 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026

Created social media content covering events and announcements for the Business Association. Delivered photographic content and event coverage with fast turnaround (within 24 hours) and produced posts to inform the student body and engage a broad audience including alumni. Photo deliverables primarily consisted of event coverage and imagery for quick publication.

Morehouse Administration of Student Government Association — Co-Legislative Brand Manager at Morehouse College

January 1, 2025 - Present

Co-legislative branding and social media content leadership for student government communications and event rollouts, including planning, shooting, and publishing assets for audience engagement.

Content Manager (Business Association) at Morehouse Business Association

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Co-Legislative Brand Manager (SGA) at Morehouse College Student Government Association

January 1, 2025 - Present

Co-Legislative Brand Manager at Morehouse College Student Government Association

June 1, 2024 - Present

Ensured the student body is informed and involved in SGA policies and events. Creatively directed and shot social media rollout videos for SGA. Attended weekly senate meetings and events to stay connected with students. Traveled with peers to New Jersey for Morehouse’s Get On The Bus initiative and covered it with content.

Graphic Designer at Music promotion organizations / creators (unspecified)

June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022

Designed dynamic, powerful cover art for musicians that embodied their creative visions. Also created graphics for promotional organizations and rebranded assets for YouTubers. Worked on cover art related to music that reached tens of millions of streams worldwide.

Social Media / Graphic Design Intern at Morehouse College Government/Business-related organization

June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022

Conducted research on scientific processes and created succinct, effective infographics to explain them visually. Managed time between projects and produced both social-media graphics and informative infographics. Collaborated efficiently with a partner on research and design tasks.

Graphic Design Intern at Morehouse Student Government Association (Morehouse Campus Gov. Org.)

June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Conducted research on scientific processes and created concise, effective graphics to explain them. Managed time between projects and designed social media graphics plus informative infographics. Collaborated efficiently with a partner on research and design, producing deliverables for campaigns and communications. (Dates and exact project scope as reflected in resume summary.)

Freelance Photographer

October 1, 2019 - Present

Brought people’s visions to life through creative photography across nature, concerts, portraits, and creative editorial work. Produced event and legacy-focused coverage for Morehouse College and demonstrated pride in capturing community and campus moments.

Freelance Photojournalist

October 1, 2019 - Present

Provided nature, concert, and portrait photography while highlighting the beauty, legacy, and pride of Morehouse College through camera work. Completed professional photo coverage and editing for events and personal/client creative needs.

Graphic Design / Album Cover Designer (Freelance)

October 1, 2019 - Present

Created dynamic, powerfully designed cover art for musicians that embodied their creative vision. Also produced graphics for promotional organizations and worked on rebrands for YouTubers. Achieved strong distribution/visibility for music cover work, including releases with tens of millions of streams worldwide, collaborating with industry names.