Jonah Flanagan

Visual storyteller and customer-facing professional with a background in photography, editorial leadership, and guest service. Skilled at creating compelling visual content, managing creative projects independently, and delivering warm, reliable service in fast-paced environments. Seeking to bring a creative eye and strong service orientation to a museum, gallery, or cultural institution, with hospitality and retail as a complementary track.

Arcade Attendant at Prince UFO Arcade (2026-02 – 2026-06)

• Delivered attentive, friendly customer service to guests and families in a high-traffic entertainment venue
• Handled cashier duties and transactions accurately while maintaining a welcoming, well-organized floor
• Supported daily operations — restocking, upkeep, and organization — alongside front-of-house duties
• Built strong communication and problem-solving skills through frequent, varied guest interactions

Landscaper at Self-Employed / Local Clients (2024-01 – Present)

• Maintain and improve outdoor spaces for multiple clients through trimming, weeding, cleanup, and general property care
• Work independently to plan and complete daily tasks efficiently, meeting project goals without direct supervision
• Adapt scheduling and approach to changing weather, client needs, and site conditions

Freelance Photographer at Self-Employed (2023-12 – Present)

• Shoot and edit photography for events, portraits, and creative projects, delivering final products aligned with client vision
• Manage the full creative workflow end-to-end — scheduling, shooting, editing, file organization, and digital delivery
• Consult directly with clients to understand goals and translate them into strong visual storytelling
• Apply and continually refine composition, lighting, and post-production editing skills across varied shoot types

Unloader at UPS (2023-07 – 2023-09)

• Loaded, unloaded, and sorted packages accurately through the proper processing system in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Maintained safety standards and communicated effectively with a rotating team to meet productivity goals

Lead Photo Editor at The Hudsonian (HVCC Student News) (2024-09 – 2025-05)

• Led photography coverage for a student publication, collaborating closely with writers and editors on visual storytelling
• Selected, edited, and organized photos for published articles, maintaining consistent visual quality and style
• Managed deadlines and coordinated with a team to meet recurring publication schedules

Member at HVCC Hiking Club (2024-09 – 2025-05)

• Participated in campus and outdoor club events, collaborating with members on group activities

Associate Degree in Liberal Science – Hudson Valley Community College (2025-12)

– Troy High School (2023)