Experience

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  CVLT

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Creative Innovation Engineer

    • Oct 2023 - Present
    • New York, New York, United States

    I lead and refine creative workflows to ensure a seamless efficient pipeline from ideation to final deliverable. My work involves managing and executing commissioned projects in photography, video and 3D animation, delivering consistent excellence tailored to client needs. In collaborations, I offer technical guidance leveraging Adobe CC, 3D modeling, generative workflows and scripting to elevate the product and to streamline our processes. A consistent emphasis in my approach is the pursuit of efficiency and quality, always aiming to automate and enhance workflows wherever possible.

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  Freelance

  • Photography / Imaging Specialist

    • May 2021 - Present

    Coordinate production for photography shoots, sourcing equipment, working with clients to establish and finalize creative direction. Works as photographer to during tethered digital capture, and oversees best postproductions procedures, and coordinates direction from multiple voices for final delivery. Prepared for studio production, and on location. Specializing in landscape, architecture, documentary editorial, 3D scanning, photogrammetry and studio still life. Projects include public art and video commissions, 3D animation, and printed photographs.

  • Postproduction Artist

    • Jun 2020 - Jan 2024

    Photoshop artist specializing in still life and beauty retouching. Experience with on set retouching, and digi-teching. Deep knowledge of photography and digital postproduction workflows. Broad practical knowledge across the major camera platforms, specifically Phase One, Canon, and Nikon. Video editing and VFX using Adobe Premiere and After Effects. Applies VFX using After Effects and supplies additional photographic stills as necessary.

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  URBAN PRINT & MOTION

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Senior Retoucher

    • Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

    Works seamlessly with a team of artists to complete print and digital ad campaigns that exceed client expectations. Fast paced work that requires attention to detail, sensitivity to color, and innovating efficient workflows for each project. Manages capture sessions and RAW processing. Works closely with clients to understand the intent and direction of the project. Renders and composes 3d models using Blender and composites using Photoshop. Accesses and builds from mechanicals using Adobe Creative Suite.

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  University of North Texas

  • Denton, Texas, United States

  • Teaching Assistant and Fellow

    • Aug 2017 - Jun 2020
    • Denton, Texas, United States

    Professor of an introduction to digital photography class, and foundation design classes. Designs assignments that push students to develop concept alongside learning the fundamentals from capture to digital output. Assignments are presented alongside, lectures related to the history of photography and contemporary practitioners who are pushing the medium forward. Courses designed around community building to help facilitate ideation and to create an environment where experimentation and creative risk taking are encouraged

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  Freelance

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Digital Retoucher and Photoshop Artist

    • Nov 2013 - Jan 2020
    • Greater New York City Area

    Hired for various post production related assignments. I exceed in still life retouching, digital compositing, color matching, and beauty. As a consultant on set I advise on requirements for post production, including lighting, and prop styling. Clients include: Ray-Ban, Ikea, GAP, La Mer, Tiffany, Bath and Body Works, Bonobos

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  URBAN PRINT & MOTION

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Photo Retoucher

    • Sep 2016 - Jul 2017
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

    Work seamlessly with a small team to complete print and digital ad campaigns in a timely manner. Fast paced work that requires attention to detail and a sensitivity to color. Works closely with creative director and attend meetings with clients to understand the intent and direction of the project. Responsible for asset management and image retouching upon client’s requests. Specializing in still life and fashion retouching, working with Bonobos, GAP, David Yurman, and Uniqlo.

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  Joel Meyerowitz Studio

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Photographer's Assistant

    • Jul 2014 - Jul 2016
    • Greater New York City Area

    In charge of printing, scanning and photoshop work. Manages digital workflows and assists with building and maintaining Meyerowitz's digital archive.

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  Bespoke Digital

  • United States
  • Advertising Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Digital Retoucher

    • Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Postproduction Apprentice

    • Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

    Handled administrative duties including oversight of inventories, and managing onsite maintenance. Revamped printing workflow, and directed the development of RVW, a web-based post-production platform designed to streamline communication between the studio and client. Upon completion of apprenticeship I have been regularly booked as a freelance retoucher.

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  St. Edward's University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Teachers's Assistant

    • Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

    Aid in instructing a traditional analogue photography class and provide assistance during an upper division digital darkroom class. Requires attention to detail and persistence.

  • Graphic Design and Photography Lab Assistant

    • Aug 2011 - Jun 2013

    Responsible for maintaining the wet and digital photography labs during regular lab hours. I aid in troubleshooting issues with students, and am responsible for managing the facilities including inventory management and general up keep.

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  State of Texas

  • Legislative Administrative Assistant Manager for Texas Senate

    • Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

    Responsible for managing, organizing and increasing efficiency of the Senate Messengers for the Senate Sergeant at Arms. Facilitated requests from Senate offices and insured completion of all requests in a timely and effective manner. Maintained position throughout the 82nd legislative session.