Description
Web Producer/Photo Editor
Source Interlink Media – Automotive.com
2007- 2010
*Edited, researched, and secured photographs for publishing online using Photoshop CS5 for Lowrider Magazine, Eurotuner Magazine, Honda Tuning Magazine, Super Street Magazine and Modified Magazine.
*Ensured timely execution of sites’ content updates, web exclusives and press releases.
*Worked closely with magazine editors and art directors confirming live URLs for specials.
*Confirmed accurate caption and credit information.
*Managed team of Assistant Web Producers and reviewed their day to day work.
*Edited and published articles according to SEO requirements.
*Responsible for archiving of photography and art resources
Freelance Photographer
Moncayo Photography
1997-Present
*Shot Entertainment Press Kit for Warner Bros. Loonatics starring Michael Clark Duncan.
*Political event photographer for The San Gabriel Valley Tribune; shot and retouched images.
*Published in The Orange County Register, Coast Magazine, The Best of OC Magazine, Variety Magazine, and The San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
*Photo assistant to Rick Loomis of The Orange County Times.
*Photograph talent for promotional pieces (headshots, zed cards, CDs, etc.).
*Edited/retouched all images using Photoshop CS5.
Head Photographer/Photo Editor
Blue Sky’s Studio
2004 - 2007
*Studio was recognized and featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show.
*Featured photographer on Bravo’s reality show “Extreme Parties”.
*Designed promotional material published in Parent Magazine and OC Family Magazine.
*Coordinated studio and offsite shoots making certain that the proper equipment was available and being utilized resulting in well composed images for all clients.
*Directed team of photographers, photo assistants and digital imaging specialists.
*Edited/retouched all images using Photoshop CS5.
*Developed excellent rapport with clientele resulting in repeat business and overall sales growth.
*Organized archives of all images on digital data base.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Photocommunications: Photojournalism/ Editorial Photography
California State University, Fullerton, 2001
The Daily Titan: Staff Photographer, Photo Editor
University Darkroom: Darkroom Lab Technician
Associate of Arts in Photography
Mount San Antonio Community College, 1999
The Mountaineer: Staff Photographer, Layout Designer
SKILLS
*Proficient in retouching and color correcting images for web and print.
*Visually effective communication skills. Sharp sense of composition, color and design.
*Proficient in: Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge; Acrobat; Quark XPress; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Final Cut Pro for PC and Mac operating systems.
*Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and clients including celebrities.
*Expert with 35mm, medium and large format cameras; both film and digital.
*Expert with natural and studio lighting.