Freelance Art Producer
ginahessburg.com
ginahessburg@me.com
612-226-0139
(remember, contact info is for job opportunities only. Please no solicitations.)
In a Nut Shell
Gina began her career in as a photo stylist. After graduating in the fine arts she fell into working at her first photo studio for a major retailer resulting from a series of informational interviews where she learned about the world of commercial photography. Everything snowballed from there as different opportunities appeared including corporate contracts where she then learned to work with other structures as well.
Moving to Los Angeles and back to Minneapolis, Gina pivoted from styling to production. She felt she could be a better stylist if she had a fuller understanding of projects, but quickly learned that she was better suited for production managing all the moving pieces.
Soon Target Corporation called and asked to contract as an art buyer. There she learned to manage more than photo and video projects. This experience led to several agency contracts. Over her career she has been in the roles of client, crew, and vendor bouncing between contracts and working as a traditional line producer.
Gina is happiest learning something new and working with energetic people. When she is not working, Gina is traveling or pursuing patient advocacy.
What Does She Do?
Gina rotates between contracting as an art producer for advertising agencies and companies and a line producer for photographers and directors. She also business consults creative freelancers focusing on establishing and communicating self-value and pricing, communication, and negotiation.
Website/Resume/Other Links
http://www.ginahessburg.com
Where Does She Live and Where Would She Work?
Gina is from Minneapolis but goes between there and Santa Fe, New Mexico. she is available to work anywhere.
Where Do People Who Have Worked with Gina Want You To Know About Her?
Kat Dalager – Freelance Art Producer
In addition to being one of the smartest people I know, she is also one of the most hard-working people I’ve ever met. She is extremely capable and can be trusted to manage complicated projects. Gina adds creativity to production and organization to creative projects – a wonderful balance of skills. You can rely on Gina to make you look like a hero!
Desiree Barbeyto – Sr. Manager Production Services, Kohl’s Gina has worked for me in various capacities over the years and is an asset to any organization. With her experience in multiple areas of production including styling, producing and art buying – she has a unique understanding of what it takes to execute creative. Gina is passionate about her work and will do whatever it takes to get the job done!
What Are Some Fun Projects She Has Worked On?
Gina finds all projects fun because new projects, develop more skills, and meet new people. She has a special memory of being in Times Square with Jonathan Chapman and a crew of just four as they captured the first lighting of the TKTS booth. Having one of the busiest places siloed off just for the production was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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