Chicago-based creative
Photography, content creation, storytelling, and digital marketing, made with creativity, energy, and heart.
About me
Hi, my name is Summer! I am a Chicago-based creative with a passion for photography, content creation, storytelling, digital marketing, communications, and all things creative.
For the past four years, I have worked in digital marketing and social media for a nonprofit with three different organizations under it. My work has included everything from social media and storytelling to email marketing and other digital marketing efforts. I was also a big part of launching our third organization last October, which was extremely rewarding to see come to life, grow, and bring so many new people into the store.
Outside of that, I run my own photography business and do freelance content creation. I genuinely love what I do. I love getting to work with people, hear their stories, and find creative ways to bring their ideas to life!
I am a very relational person, and one of my favorite parts of what I do is building genuine, lasting relationships. I am passionate about my work, very mission-driven, hardworking, and always excited to create something meaningful. I am definitely someone who brings a lot of creativity, energy, and heart into whatever I am working on!
Selected projects
Digital Marketing & Social Media
Creating social media, photography, newsletters, email marketing, promotional materials, and storytelling for The Bridge Teen Center, a local nonprofit in Orland Park, Illinois, that provides free afterschool programs and has served more than 17,000 students across 128 communities. Develop photography, captions, and short-form video that connect with audiences and share the organization’s work.
Digital Marketing & Social Media
Helped launch and promote a second high-end thrift store in Frankfort, Illinois, supporting the mission of The Bridge Teen Center. Continue to promote the store through social media, email marketing, newsletters, and in-store promotions, helping drive strong store traffic and successful pop-up events. Create short-form content, with top-performing Reels generating more than 92K views.
Digital Marketing & Social Media
Creating social media, email marketing, newsletters, and promotional materials for a high-end thrift store in Orland Park, Illinois that raises funds to support The Bridge Teen Center.
Social Media
Creating social media content for Gander Builders, a custom home company, with a focus on showcasing their work, connecting with potential clients, and building a strong social media presence. Develop short-form video, scripts, and captions that highlight custom homes and bring the brand’s work to life, with top-performing Reels reaching up to 67K views.
Photography
Owning and operating a photography business specializing in portraits, weddings, and events. Create and edit high-quality visual content with a consistent brand style, while using social media to promote the business, share my work, and connect with clients.
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