Troy Conner

Direct photo and video production for high-profile entertainment events featuring nationally recognized musicians, comedians, and performers. Lead collaborative planning sessions with executive board to align production strategy with organizational goals. Develop and deliver photography training programs for board members, building technical skills across the team.

Productions Director at University Union (2024-01 – 2026-05)

• Direct photo and video production for high-profile entertainment events featuring nationally recognized musicians, comedians, and performers.
• Lead collaborative planning sessions with executive board to align production strategy with organizational goals.
• Develop and deliver photography training programs for board members, building technical skills across the team.
• Partner with public relations department to ensure coordinated pre-event communications.
• Manage post-production workflow and social media asset delivery to meet publication schedules.

Teaching Assistant - Intro to Photography at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications (2026-01 – 2026-05)

• Assisted faculty and professional staff in training students on photography basics as well as industry-standard equipment and software.
• Supported smooth day-to-day operations of creative production spaces within a fast-paced academic setting.
• Independently led lab classes while assisting students with their classwork and projects.

Team Photographer at SnowBelt MGMT (2023-03 – 2025-08)

• Independently produce high-quality visual content for NASCAR events, consistently delivering within strict timeframes.
• Collaborate with drivers and social media teams to coordinate timely content distribution across digital platforms.
• Capture, edit, and export professional photography following each on-track session with minimum 100% on-time delivery record for all deadline-driven assignments.

Photography Teacher at Success Academy (2026-06 – Present)

• Developed and taught engaging photography lessons for high school students, covering camera operation, composition, lighting, visual storytelling, and digital editing.
• Fostered creativity and technical proficiency through hands-on projects, critiques, and portfolio development.
• Managed classroom equipment and studio resources while maintaining a safe, organized learning environment.

BS in Photography - Concentration in Editorial Photography & Photojournalism – Syracuse University (2022-08 – 2026-05)

Minor in Business – Syracuse University (2022-08 – 2026-05)