Hello…
I’m Madison. I am a multi-hyphenate creative with a deep love for history, fashion, travel, and all things wyrd and whimsical. I live with my fiancé and 2 dogs in Nashville, TN where I work as a Marketing Coordinator and run my own small business as a photographer, leather crafter, and seamstress.
My background is in photography and visual storytelling. I received a BFA from Ringling College of Art & Design and have an extensive history in digital arts and strategy. I’ve spent the last decade building visual worlds for others—most recently for Bavarian Bierhaus, Bierhaus Travels, and Nashville Edelweiss Gemeinschaft. I use my eye for light and my understanding of how a brand lives online to make sure every story I tell feels authentic and immersive.
But the work that truly calls to me happens at my sewing machine.
Mischief Merchant is my heart. It’s where I get to be a maker in the purest sense. I am a fully self-taught artisan, seamstress, and leather crafter. I spend my nights lost in historical costuming and fantasy role play. My goal is simple: to create beautiful, handmade goods inspired by history and fantasy, made from mostly second hand materials. Whether I’m stitching a leather pouch or creating a 16th century gown, I am chasing that "old-world" feeling—the weight of something made by hand, designed to last and to tell a story of its own. As a one woman show, I love every part of the process, from the first sketch to the final photo.
Professional Experience
Marketing Coordinator | Bavarian Bierhaus | Nashville, TN | 2023-Present
Serve as the sole Marketing Coordinator, independently managing all department workflows and collaborating directly with ownership and executive management to align creative campaigns with business objectives.
Direct end-to-end visual content creation, including menu/lifestyle photography, videography, short-form video, and digital/physical graphic design. Build, design, and manage the overall digital footprint.
Manage the marketing budget, and purchase all advertising. Develop and execute a full social media calendar.
Write copy for email newsletters, press releases, and social media channels.
Serve as the primary responder across all customer-facing digital channels.
Plan, market, and execute large-scale community events (Oktoberfest, tastings, group dining) and on-site marketing activations. Monitor audience metrics, SEO, UI/UX performance, email analytics, and discount code usage.
Manage and execute identical end-to-end digital marketing, website maintenance, and content creation strategies for Bierhaus Travels, the sister company of Bavarian Bierhaus.
Secretary & Founder | Nashville Edelweiss Gemeinschaft (501c4) | Nashville, TN | 2024-Present
Perform on the Board of Directors for Nashville’s first and only (501c4) German Culture Club.
Crafted the organization's official logo, defined its visual identity, and launched its core web presence.
Run the entire digital ecosystem, handle end-to-end event scheduling, manage the membership database, and direct all internal member communications.
Designer & Founder | Mischief Merchant | Nashville, TN | 2019 – Present
Founder and operator of an artisan textile brand, managing all aspects of physical production, digital presence, and business operations.
Handcraft high-quality goods using sustainable, and natural material sourcing.
Direct the end-to-end digital ecosystem, including product photography, e-commerce store presence and product listings, inventory control, and multi-channel marketing.
Schedule, organize, and execute all on-site operations for in-person vendor markets.
Artist & Brand Ambassador | Aradani Studios | Nashville, TN | 2023 – Present
Part time assistant in the production and sales of Special Effects Prosthetics
Execute "on-the-spot" precision color-matching and cosmetic application of latex prosthetics for festival attendees under tight, fast-paced timelines.
Act as an avid ambassador, driving booth retail sales and educating patrons on proper product use & care.
Lead Photographer | FemForce Shoots | Nashville, TN | 2022-2023
Led team of photographers and captured high-end editorial, fashion, and portrait sessions for female entrepreneurs, managing full-cycle workflows from scouting locations to culling and retouching digital assets.
Photographer & Media Coordinator | Reserve Vintage Rentals | Bradenton, FL 2018-2019
Manage the end-to-end production of high-quality product, and event photography.
Managed digital asset register, and built e-commerce deployment pages directly via Wordpress.
Design and execute campaigns across Social Media platforms.
Photographer & Media Coordinator | Quinn Apparel Inc. | New York, NY | 2015-2017
Led, styled, and captured editorial apparel look-books and product lines utilizing models, ghost mannequins, and flat lays within a rapid studio and on-location environment.
Handled all post-production workflows, including high-end digital image retouching, color matching, and file management. Managed digital asset register.
Built and managed e-commerce product pages, and overall site design.
Intern & Assistant | Holly Andres Photography | Portland, OR | 2014
Provided hands-on support for high-budget commercial and editorial shoots, gaining deep insight into professional lighting, set construction, and production planning.
Assisted in complex post-processing and retouching for fine art photography destined for gallery exhibition and national publications.
Education
Bachelors Degree of Fine Art in Photography and Imaging | Ringling College of Art and Design | Sarasota, FL | May 2015
Digital Marketing CertificateUniversity of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | December 2025
Skills & Software
Creative Production & Design: Photography & Videography, studio & location lighting, digital image retouching & archiving, video editing, graphic design, visual merchandising & product/fashion styling. Adobe Creative Suite, Capture One, Canva
Marketing & E-commerce Strategy: Multi-channel digital campaign strategy, Traditional media buying, website architecture & maintenance, E-commerce catalog merchandising & analytics, Copy-writing, SEO, UI/UX, digital asset management. Mac OS & Windows, Google Workspace, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Shopify, Squarespace, & WordPress, Toast POS, Square, & Untappd
Corporate Operations & Leadership: Event planning, retail inventory & expense control, customer service & team leadership, Non-profit board governance, database & membership directory administration.
Craftsmanship:Sewing & Leather Craft, Creative Set design, Special FX, Hair & Makeup
Recognitions and Press
WWD.com "Quinn Offers Limited-Edition Collection" 2016
FAE Magazine Issue 30 Spring 2015
Ringling College Senior Photography and Imaging Thesis Show 2015
Ringling College Annual Fashion Photography Show 2013
Ringling College Best of Ringling 2013
Ringling College Annual Photo Show 2013
Ringling College Annual Women’s Show 2013
“Madison is absolutely incredible. Not only did I get amazing portraits taken by her, but she made the whole experience so much fun! Highly recommend!”
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