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• Manage the workflow of image files from capture to archive• Closely collaborate with photographers, digital techs, retouchers and design/production teams to ensure images are delivered, reviewed, approved, color corrected and archived in a timely manner• Ingest creative assets to the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system; perform quality control of files; collect and ingest required metadata• Stage and migrate files to various servers for cross-functional partners• Create and maintain folder structures for third parties within DAM. Audit existing archive in order to fill gaps andcorrect errors• Main point of contact for cross-functional DAM users; Search for, curate and share image collections for variousprojects as requested• Help train new and existing DAM users; develop and refine user tutorials; provide technical support for systemusers and partner with IT to troubleshoot issues• Maintain and evolve standards for file naming, metadata and taxonomy• Analyze current methods and identify opportunities for process improvements

Interdisciplinary visual artist.

San Francisco Bay Area

FKA CreativeDriveAct as the client liaison for expert assistance on systems and associated photography workflow. Oversee the services provided to an off-site client’s in-housephotography studio location at the client’s facility.Responsible for managing the day-to-day studio workflow in respect to ensuring the efficient use of thestudio systems.Work directly with the client production teams to provide expert assistance in areas of production requiringtechnical expertise. This includes shot list generation, merchandise coordination, capture on set, postproduction, and file delivery.Act as the liaison between the client end users and the support departments (IT Department, SystemsDevelopment Department, Production Director, and Post Director)Participate in the daily tasks of photo production, such as importing shot lists and exporting reports.Proactively develop process improvement solutions and make recommendations to the Systems Development Department with the goal of increasing accuracy and reducing operational expenses.Act as QA lead for any systems update testing.Provide basic troubleshooting for capture stations and servers.Generate and maintain complete and accurate user documentation of the workflow and processes tokeep a wiki updated.

San Francisco Bay Area

If you sing boyz II men to the color printers first thing in the morning, they run perfectly for the next eight hours.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

ART 342 - Digital Photography

-Visual concepts for educational non-profit org's and individuals-Graphic design for web and print-Maintain strict brand standards across a spectrum of mediums (web ad's to t-shirts to billboards)-Collaborate with a diverse team of managers, administrators, and educators through online platforms (Basecamp, Jira, GoToMeeting, and a heavy dose of email)

Digital Photography Instructor - For two years, I conceived and executed the syllabus for an introductory photography class. It was my duty to instruct and assist college level students to learn the technical and conceptual elements of digital photography, editing, and printing.Black and White Photo Instructor - For two years, I conceived and executed the syllabus for an introductory photography class. It was my duty to instruct and assist college level students to learn the technical and conceptual elements of chemical photography, editing, and printing.Digital Media Laboratory Technician - I helped conceive and construct the new digital media space for the UNLV photography department. It was my day to day job to maintain the labs computers, scanners, and printers by implementing commercial printing practices. It was also my duty to address and assist a myriad of quandaries presented by students using the space.

I was responsible for all aspects of presenting a professionally installed gallery show. While the majority of my duties revolved around the installation and deinstallation of monthly shows, I also worked as a gallery assistant and docent.

As an intern, I did whatever needed to be done to properly curate, promote and present consistently excellent gallery shows targeted at the center's downtown Indianapolis community. This included gallery work, marketing, office work, and general handyman work.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Educate and assist Apple customers with the products and services provide at the Apple store.

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Studio Art - Photography

Activities and Societies: Marjorie Laird Grant Recipient Graduate Student Grant Recipient

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Photography

Activities and Societies: Community Museum Laboratory - Board Member Photography Dept Lab Technician