KELVIN CROSS

Capitol Heights, MD (***) ***- **** adygki@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn

CERTIFICATIONS

Arapahoe Community College Audio Sound Certification 2020 TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Lightroom, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Avid Pro, Logic X, Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, Dropbox, Google Drive EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2022 – Present Legacy Studios SEVERN, MD

PHOTO SPECIALIST

● Communicates with clients to address inquiries and concerns during on-site shoots; Organizes and orchestrates with school personnel to ensure seamless preparation for location shoots

● Resolves technical difficulties efficiently and effectively through proactive troubleshooting

● Conceptualizes and executes lighting and backdrop setup, as well as directs posing to capture kindergarten through high school students in the DMV area, resulting in stunning images

● Captures engaging and dynamic shots of youth sports tournaments, games, and practices in the DMV area, showcasing the athletes' skill and passion

● Utilizes Lightroom and advanced knowledge of photo retouching, color correction, and manual digital camera settings to consistently produce high-quality and visually striking photographs

● Manages post-production of images with a fast turnaround time ensuring timely delivery to clients 2019 – Present FREELANCE DMV

PHOTOGRAPHER

● Manages all aspects of the photography process, from setup and preparation to shooting, editing, and delivery, ensuring timely and efficient completion of projects

● Establishes rapport and maintains relationships with clients by effectively communicating their vision and scheduling lifestyle and special occasion photo shoots

● Utilizes expertise in lighting, space, and lens requirements to capture stunning images to align with the client’s overall vision

● Develops and refines technical and artistic skills through ongoing training, education, and collaboration with peers in the photography industry

● Remaining up-to-date with the latest photography trends, techniques, and equipment 2021 – Present BASEMENT UNDERLYING, LLC WASHINGTON, DC MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER

● Conceptualizing, developing, and producing multimedia content such as videos and audio pieces

● Established and spearheaded the growth of a music and media company, providing unique avenues for experiencing music through innovative art, writing, and photography

● Leveraged advanced audio software such as Logic Pro and Pro Tools to record, edit, and arrange vocals for four major projects, delivering high-quality, studio-grade recordings

● Collaborated closely with a team of artists to conceptualize and design cover art, effectively capturing the essence of the projects and engaging the target audience

● Co-founded and managed Deep Thinkers, a talented collective of black men consisting of performing artists, songwriters, designers, and multimedia producers INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Doug Brown Live Audio Sound Engineer 2020 Denver, CO Side Three Studios Sound Engineer 2019 Denver, CO Production Editing Set Design Videography Photography Customer Experience Scripting & Interviewing Storytelling Multimedia Content Creation Project Management Sound Design Creative Direction Interpersonal Communication