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Bellevue, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington, Us

Working with BGP to build the Banana app, a native platform (iOS & Android) that connects donors and recipients. Once connected, the app enables donating food to individuals experiencing homelessness or food insecurity.About the App:• Rails back end• react-native front end• GitHub hosted repositoryMy contribution:• Lead Dev/Ops by creating builds for iOS, publishing to the Apple App Store / TestFlight and enabling iOS app testing for members of development, product management, and UX teams• Spearheaded process for continuous integration and continuous deployment saving 2 hours each release• Designed architecture solutions with project lead and development team to increase productivity and ease of use across team• Utilized TestFlight and Xcode Simulator to test app and report bugs

Consulted with key project stakeholders with the City of Kenmore to build a photo asset library for use in marketing materials, ads & social media• Planning and execution creating a series of 12 videos for the Snohomish Conservation District (scripting, video & sound production, editing and delivery)• Maximized my knowledge of lighting to create imagery both in-studio and using ambient light• Worked closely with clients to complete projects in a timely manner while remaining within budget• Produce & present professional, high-quality images to clients in a timely manner• Provide photo & video services for events with up to 1500 attendees including but not limited to weddings, portraits, editorial, corporate meetings/parties, & live music• Experience shooting photos and video both on location and production studios (utilizing natural, portable speed-light, hot light, & strobe lights)

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

• Photograph a variety of products for sale with various lighting, backgrounds, and layouts• Work with models (ages: 6 months to adult)• Create and develop ideas for editorial and lifestyle imagery• Styling and propping merchandise to enhance product and create a visual image• Work in a fast-paced environment to meet sale deadlines• Complete photo retouching and digital manipulation• Ability to meet tight deadlines — self-directed

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

• Built and updated over 40 pages leveraging HTML, Javascript, React, PHP, CSS, Bootstrap, and MongoDB• Implemented UX page redesigns by following W3C, HTML5, and ES6 standards to ensure compatibility across modern web browsers and decreasing page load time by 15%• Engaged in daily standup utilizing Agile principles to share progress• Implemented translation function across account settings pages to enable language localization through PHP translation function• Documented and tracked bugs using JIRA to communicate progress• Deployed code updates to GitLab and Amazon Web Services (AWS) pushing customer-facing content to 30+ servers simultaneously• Utilized AWS S3 for updating, storing and managing video and images displayed on web pages• Designed internal tool utilizing a 3rd party API to remove backgrounds from product photographs reducing image clipping cost by 38%• Leveraged Docker and AWS EC2 for software testing before deploying to production environment

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

• Coordinate with internal marketing team to produce and edit video and stills for use on TV, online ads, social media and live broadcast (Facebook Live & live events) • Advise upper management regarding equipment purchases to maximize available budget• Navigating ambiguity on projects to create stimulating content for social media channels (Pinterest, Facebook, Facebook Live, YouTube, Instagram , etc)• Multitask on several projects simultaneously (photo, video, stop-motion, live broadcast)

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

• Remain consistent with brand standards while shooting a high volume of product images• Shooting board, mannequin, & tabletop images of clothing and accessories• Collaboration with photo stylists, studio leads, photographers, buyers, and others' to produce images for use on zulily.com• Tethered shooting using Capture One Pro• Studio lighting for product photography• Manage product studio inventory• Participate in interviewing potential candidates

Cupertino, California, Us

• Facilitation of new employee training and existing employee developmental training for the WA market (6 stores)• Mentor store team of 75+ individuals with leadership development and effective team building• Deliver coaching and fearless feedback to peers & managers to create team strength and unity • Lead innovation and change through partnership with Apple Corporate partners & Apple Retail stores• User Accessibility Testing of the Apple Store App (Software Quality Assurance)• Oversaw team of 30+ to deliver over 10,000 training sessions annually

Cupertino, California, Us

• Collaborated with "Lead Genius" to become certified in mobile device repair which led to creation of the Family Room Specialist role• Orchestrated presentations & workshops on consumer and professional applications including iLife, iWork, Final Cut Pro, & Aperture• Worked with over 10,000 individuals including small and large business owners, students, celebrities & consumers• Facilitated educational opportunities to thousands of individuals annually through the One to One program• Simplified complex technology concepts to allow customer & employee understanding• Provide in-depth feedback on internal communication software to software engineers• Daily communications with my team as well as the larger market team & corporate partners to ensure consistency in training experience

Cupertino, California, Us

• Worked with 3 other inventory control specialists to manage products, parts, tools, & supplies • Shared my support, knowledge, and resources to maintain product availability, complete inventory tasks, and keep the stockroom organized as new products arrived.• Maintained constant contact with the management and leadership teams, sharing data about the status of products and parts. • Respected and protected NDA's as exciting new products arrived and presented them to the entire store team.

Cupertino, California, Us

• Orchestrated presentations & workshops on consumer and professional applications including iLife, iWork, Final Cut Pro, & Aperture• Worked with over 10,000 individuals including small and large business owners, students, celebrities & consumers• Facilitated educational opportunities to thousands of individuals annually through the One to One program• Simplified complex technology concepts to allow customer & employee understanding• Provide in-depth feedback on internal communication software to software engineers• Daily communications with my team as well as the larger market team & corporate partners to ensure consistency in training experience

Cupertino, California, Us

• Collaborated with customers to determine individual needs and provide appropriate solutions• Participated on visuals team to update store window displays alongside new product launches• Partnered with Inventory Control Specialist on daily tasks (shipping and receiving, product counts, physical inventory, minimizing shrink, etc.)• Worked on overnight shifts as necessary to allocate and set new products

• Assist with studio management by ensuring computer, camera & lighting equipment was in working order for shoots• Organized and managed physical & digital assets for clients including but not limited to Dow Chemical, Delphi, & the Cici Carter Collections (jewelry)• Lighting & equipment setup for commercial and stock photography shoots• Photo retouching• Expertise with both traditional (film) as well as digital imaging

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Associates, Graphic Design

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Photography

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Digital Communication And Media/Multimedia

High School Diploma