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Education
Current BS Graphic Design program, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, online division
1988 BA, English Literature, Rutgers College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Current
tmv photography, Los Angeles, CA
- specializing in art, architecture, and advertising photography and graphic design
July 2007 - March 2008
WATCHZONE.COM, McAllen, Texas
- website digital photography and imaging
Spring 2007
THE BUSINESS TIMES of THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, McAllen, Texas
Mar. 2007 - Apr. 2007
TOTAL IMAGING SOLUTIONS, INC., McAllen, Texas
- graphic design and layout for special projects primarily Foundation fundraising events, school district elections, and brand identity development
Dec. 2006
PAN AMERICAN ROUND TABLE of McALLEN, Texas
- research, graphic design and layout for Christmas luncheon table cards highlighting female poets and culture of Paraguay
Feb. 2004 - Current
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART & SCIENCE GUILD, McAllen, Texas
- graphic design and layout for annual yearbook, annual museum Christmas Tree Forest, and other special events and fundraisers
Nov. 2004 – Mar. 2006
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART & SCIENCE, McAllen, Texas
Exhibits and Collections Registrar
(Feb. 2004 - Nov. 2004: Curatorial Assistant)
- implemented the use of PastPerfect collections database
- maintained the PastPerfect database for all permanent and loaned artifacts in museum collections
- set up and maintained digital imaging database
- organized artifacts in storage
- completed paperwork for donated artifacts and negotiated contracts for loans
- recorded the condition of artifacts and oversaw their packing, moving, and storage
- photographed artifacts for cataloguing, inventory and PR & Advertising purposes
- created Excel spreadsheet for and produced monthly activity reports
- researched and created reports for departmental advancements recommending emerging technologies
- researched, wrote, and edited in-house exhibit text and labels
- collaborated on the design and layout of in-house exhibits
- assisted with installations and de-installations of in-house and traveling exhibits
- accompanied artifacts being transported
- provided general photographic services for PR & Advertising purposes (invitations, postcards, brochures, banners, exhibit signage, press releases)
- graphic design for IMAS Guild special events and fundraisers
- catered opening receptions
2001
CORE Partners, Culver City, CA
- Prop Player (Main Banker/Player): Partnership with California Gaming Commission and The Department of Justice primarily concerned with strategy, payouts, and loss prevention in California card clubs
1999 - 2001
Colortek, Culver City, CA
- Traffic Manager: Professional Photo and Digital Imaging Lab
1995 - 1998
Colortek, Boston, MA
- Retail Supervisor/Production Manager: Professional Photo and Digital Imaging Lab
1988 - 1994
Monmouth Camera & Custom Photo, Middletown, NJ
- Production Manager/Studio Photographer/Lab Technician: Professional Custom Photo Lab
1984 - 1988
Zugcic Photographers, Morganville, NJ
- Darkroom Technician/Assistant Photo- & Videographer/Editor: Specialists in Portraiture, Event, and Product photography
Professional Coursework
1991 School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
Professional Experience
Production & Retail Management
- coordinated the production team’s daily schedule and workload ensuring the completion of projects within their deadline
- responsible for keeping the project workflow moving forward from initiation of work order into the system through completion of project
- introduced retail operations and the use of an upgraded POS computer system increasing profits by over 200% in less than two (2) years
- aggressive sourcing management of retail activities such as sales, purchasing, inventory, and loss prevention
- supervised customer service representatives
- created window and in-store displays
- proofed and edited advertising copy
- developed and maintained strong client relationships
- acted as liaison between clients, customer service representatives and production technicians
- assisted in every department when necessary
Quality Control
- supervised and performed daily maintenance procedures guaranteeing consistent achievement of high standards of quality
- streamlined finishing procedures resulting in the decrease of production waste and the increase of profits and customer satisfaction
- approved release of completed projects based on and superceding the client’s specifications for correctness in spotting, color balance, cropping, size, quantity
- followed-up with clients upon their receipt of final product to gauge satisfaction and ensure future patronage
Digital & Photographic Imaging
- digital SLR experience (studio & location)
- flatbed scanning (HP, Scitex)
- Adobe CS2/3, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, PrintShopMail (variable data printing program)
- extensive studio and location photography experience including weddings, portraiture, product, fine art, and architectural
- format experience ranges from 35mm to 8x10 view cameras utilizing negative, transparency, and Polaroid film in color and B&W
- professional lab processing and printing skills include B&W, E-6, EP-2 & RA-4, and C-41
- experienced in all aspects of print finishing from mounting to designing and constructing custom framing and matting
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