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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles

- Conceptualized, developed, and wrote concepts, toplines, and scripts for Live Nation's music partners in alignment with artist vision, marketing goals, and project briefs.- Collaborated with the creative director to flesh out concepts within 2-3 day turnaround times, using unique and authentic concepts and messaging that aligns with the artist’s brand and resonates with fans.- Wrote and developed the concept, and then outlined the shot list and story beats for the announcement video for NIKI's Buzz tour, which gained 1.1 million views on Instagram.- Crafted strategies for tour announcements, short-form videos, fan activation experiences, and social media platforms, enhancing visibility and generating buzz around tour dates and new releases.- Managed tight deadlines, delivering high-quality writing and ideation on time and within budget.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Creative directed projects for music artists. Responsibilities included developing and executing visual identities from concept to post. Hired and managed teams in coordinating photoshoots, album + single cover design, packaging and merch design, artist photos, social media content, music videos, and a virtual livestream performance. Clients: Amazon Music, Netflix, TikTok, Verve Records, Universal Music, Transparent Arts

Los Angeles, California, United States

Directed music videos. branded content, photography and gif animation for music, fashion, and entertainment clients. Responsibilities included developing pitch decks and video treatments, shoot production, website design, copywriting, and marketing. Clients: Netflix, Amazon Music, Disney, Marvel, Hulu, Columbia Records, Sony Pictures, Sony Music, Universal Music, GQ, Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Conceptualized and executed large scale, site specific, interactive + immersive light installations for Los Angeles group art exhibitions in accordance to brief + deadline.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Developed and shaped the creative direction of the first and second issues of JULY Magazine, an online platform to highlight the stories and challenges of actors and writers in the film and entertainment industry.- Oversaw the creative direction and production of all magazine content, including feature articles, interviews, and photo shoots with actors and writers, and copyedited and revised the magazine's electronic press kit and pitch deck.- Collaborated with SAG-AFTRA talent and WGA writers to curate stories that empowered artists and maintained the magazine’s reputation as a fresh new voice in entertainment.- Supervised photoshoots for the magazine, collaborating with photographers and team to produce high-quality images.- Filmed behind-the-scenes footage of photoshoots to be edited into short videos and social media content.- Copyediting and proofreading final interviews for online publishing, to craft compelling features and interviews.- Provided input on the photography selection and cover design choices of the magazine, creating a cohesive and appealing aesthetic that aligned with the publication’s brand identity and audience preferences.- Provided in-house retouching services for the magazine images to save on costs and maintain quality and consistency.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Managed and oversaw the creative development of virtual production projects for music and entertainment clients, including webVR experiences, virtual 3D avatars, music videos, and livestreams using Unity and Unreal Engine.- Created detailed pitch decks, presented to clients, and executed the creative direction for multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining high standards of quality throughout the production process.- Coordinated with both creative and technical teams to ensure seamless integration of virtual and analog film elements, and alignment of project goals, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to meet client expectations.- Collaborated with international motion graphic designers, technologists, and developers to build compelling immersive virtual environments and special effects, and render lifelike narrative video using Unity and Unreal Engine.- Developed, and maintained relationships with clients and vendors, and pitched projects to support business growth.- Conducted research on virtual production technologies, visual references, and art grant programs to inform creative strategies and artistic vision, and stay ahead of industry trends.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Collaborated with Korean indie rock band The Rose to develop brand identities and visual aesthetics for their album HEAL, which sold 12,000 equivalent album units in the US (and 32,000 units in Korea) and earned a place in the Top 20 of both the Billboard Top Album Sales and Top Current Album Sales charts.- Developed and pitched creative direction decks for every aspect of the album cycle, including album themes and aesthetics, album photographer options, music video director options, and marketing ideas in service of the album.- Collaborated with recording artists, management, and marketing departments to establish and implement art direction strategies, and oversaw the overall album project budget of $160,000.- Recruited and collaborated with the project coordinator to vet and communicate with music video directors and production companies, and keep track of timelines, budgets, resources, and asset management.- Communicated and worked with labels and teams in the development, coordination, and production of promotional music videos, which earned a combined total of 22.7 million YouTube views.- Assigned and managed all aspects of photography shoots, including hiring photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, prop rentals, and personally conducting the location scouting.- Collaborated with the graphic designer to art direct 2 versions of album packaging design, the booklet layouts, and photocard selection and design, and communicated with print vendors to review and approve print samples.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Establishing and operating a successful post-production company, specializing in providing high-quality retouching, compositing, and color grading for advertising, lifestyle, apparel, beauty, editorial, and entertainment clients.- Recruiting and coordinating a team of retouchers, and communicated effectively on project objectives and timelines, client feedback and revisions, and standards of quality and efficiency.- Developing and implementing streamlined team workflows, tools, and processes to optimize production efficiency and deliver exceptional results to clients.- Managing and organizing large volumes of digital assets and processes to track and optimize production efficiency and deliver exceptional results to clients.- Executing precision retouching tasks, including skin retouching, product touchup, cleaning apparel wrinkles, color adjustments, background removal and/or extension, lighting correction, image compositing, and cropping/resizing.- Cultivating strong client relationships and securing new business through effective communication, project management, and exceeding client expectations.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Collaborated on creative direction and character development to create a virtual influencer and trend-focused show for the TikTok parent platform, enhancing user engagement and brand presence.- Conceptualized and developed the virtual influencer’s personality, aesthetic, and narrative arc, aligning with TikTok’s content trends and audience interests.- Collaborated closely with the production team to design and implement an efficient production pipeline, optimizing the integration of virtual production technologies with creative strategies.- Coordinated with writers, storyboard artists, and motion graphic designers to generate innovative ideas and content needs, and facilitated brainstorming sessions to develop compelling storylines and visual concepts for the show.

- Collaborated with the artist MIYAVI to develop brand identities and visual aesthetics for his album HOLY NIGHTS, which sold 3,048 physical albums and peaked at 11th place in the Oricon and Billboard Japan charts.- Spearheaded the creative vision for the album, overseeing all visual and audio content creation, including album artwork, promotional materials, and two music videos that earned a combined 1.5 million YouTube views.- Created and categorized the entire album budget of $100,000 and kept track of itemized production expenses.- Communicated and worked with international labels and teams in the development and production of music videos and photo shoots, including hiring photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, prop rentals, and location scouting.- Pitched, hired, and oversaw a director and international team to use cutting-edge technology of volumetric capture and Unity to film the artist in Japan and create a 3D animated music video during COVID, working entirely remotely.- Oversaw the graphic design of album artwork, digital service provider assets, album video trailers, 3 versions of standard and limited edition album packaging, booklet and CD design, merch design, and social media content.- Performed all post-production retouching for album images and assets, and video editing for Spotify Canvas videos.- Remotely directed a cutting-edge virtual livestream performance for MIYAVI using Unreal Engine, collaborating with international teams and Japanese production companies to design and composite 3D virtual environments and lighting live into a green screen stage for Amazon Music Japan, with a budget of $100,000 and later featured in Forbes.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Meticulously retouching a high volume of photos in-house under tight deadlines for Beyonce’s Grammy-winning 2019 Coachella Netflix special, “Homecoming”.- Providing on-call remote retouching services for A-list celebrity clients for their social media, personal, and professional use while maintaining strict confidentiality and discretion.- Adapting quickly to changing project requirements and tight deadlines, delivering exceptional results under pressure while maintaining consistency and quality in retouching work.- Organizing raw files and uploading finished edited digital images to the production company's internal file management system.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Providing polished post-production services for advertising campaigns, brand collateral, and promotional materials across print and digital platforms.- Retouching medium format photographs in an agency setting for advertising, apparel, music, and eyewear clients.- Collaborating with art directors, and creative producers to understand project objectives, client expectations, and brand guidelines, such as file formats, color profiles, and output requirements for print, web, and social media.- Performing complex photo compositing, masking, and detailed skin and hair retouching under the art director's creative direction, using color theory, lighting, and composition principles.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Retouching high-volume fashion, apparel, lifestyle, and product images in a post-production house setting for brands such as Nike, Sephora, GAP, and Banana Republic.- Collaborating closely with senior retouchers, creative producers, and art directors on best practices to achieve desired visual outcomes and meet brand cohesiveness and standards.- Executing precision retouching tasks, including skin retouching, product touchup, cleaning apparel wrinkles, color adjustments, background removal and/or extension, lighting correction, image compositing, and cropping/resizing.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Recruited studio members, scheduled meetings, performed studio bookkeeping, supervised studio rentals, planned and coordinated studio promotional events such as open houses, portfolio reviews.

Greater Los Angeles Area

I created video and news content for the studio social media campaign, ideated detailed marketing strategies, assisted in managing gear pickup/dropoffs, keep track of inventory, organized and constructed office space, and assisted digital techs in processing and retouching file requests with Capture One and Lightroom.

Irvine, Ca

I followed and photographed campus and local events, highlights, and features for the New University newspaper, and selected the most relevant images for submission.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Ecology And Evolutionary Biology

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Ecology And Evolutionary Biology

Activities and Societies: Associated Students of UC Irvine, New University Photo Team, Alpha Phi Omega, Circle K, Photo Club.