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Resume:
Jonathan Rodriguez
Visionary-Entrepreneur
***********@*****.***
Summary
• Attentive, with a strong desire to learn new material.
•Exceptionally responsible and respectable. Always willing to compromise and work with a diverse group of
individuals.
•Great communication skills. Verbal and written.
Experience
Co-CEO and Founder at LPA Creations
May 2011 - Present (2 years 3 months)
LPA Creations is a photography and design company that works in innovative ways to approach the diversity
of art.
Our clients range from Musical Artists, Models, and individual people/couples looking for personal portraits,
etc.
1 recommendation available upon request
President at Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
August 2010 - Present (3 years)
One of the four founding brothers that established Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc. to SUNY Cortland, August
2010.
-Face of the SUNY Cortland Colony for 3 years, responsible for meeting deadlines, approving events, and
following the prime mission statement of the organization.
-Civic engagement within the community of Cortland and NYC through leadership and outreach to younger
people.
-With the help of other Brothers, we developed a mentorship program where we met with middle/high school
kids at a local youth center.
-Raised over $500 for UNICEF in one semester as well as put on events educating faculty and students.
-Met with school administrators to organize programs, which would raise awareness of Multiculturalism on
campus.
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-Teamed up with ASC dining services and strategically planned an event for the entire campus that would
embrace Latino culture through music, food, clothing, and ambience.
-Initiated fundraisers on campus to raise funds for UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s
Emergency Fund)
3 recommendations available upon request
Study Abroad Student at Universidad de Salamanca
January 2013 - May 2013 (5 months)
Taking classes that would compliment my major in International Studies in Spanish.
I adapted to an unfamiliar environment and embraced cultural differences in Europe and got the opportunity
to visit over 5 countries. Also used communication and organization skills to navigate through new cities as
well as manage finances in varying currencies.
Classes:
-Techniques in Painting
-Graphic Design
-Cine Hispanoamericano
-Literatura Hispanoamericano
-Lengua
Contracted Photographer for the Division of Institutional Advancement at SUNY Cortland
September 2010 - May 2013 (2 years 9 months)
Capturing portraits, candids, and conceptual photography to the offices of Publications & Electronic Media
department as well as the Public Relations department. In particular, the images captured are used for
advertisement and publication purposes.
1 recommendation available upon request
Freelance Photographer at Atomicus Films
June 2012 - October 2012 (5 months)
Worked on set for the Toby Love, "Lejos" music video.
-Assist with clients and product shoots (Both Video and Photography)
I learned to have a familiarity with a wide range of photographic equipment, including digital cameras, and
lighting equipment.
-Assist with lighting set ups and adjusting lighting to achieve desired effects
Learned more about technical photography skills, with knowledge of different photographic styles and
fashion.
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-Given photo assignments for LPA Creations
Model Senate at SOMOS EL FUTURO MODEL STATE SENATE
February 2011 - May 2012 (1 year 4 months)
Model Senate consists of CUNY and SUNY students assuming the roles of state Senate members and lobbied
in the Senate Chambers of the Capitol Building. Students debate on controvercial bills, 3 months preparation.
During this position, I recieved an academic scholarship award.
Photographer for Multicultural Life & Diversity Office at SUNY Cortland
April 2010 - May 2012 (2 years 2 months)
Capturing images of banquets and events to promote the office of Multicultural Life & Diversity. This also
consisted of a special project in which i take portraits of graduating seniors for the Kente ceremony.
Photographer & Photo Editor at Dragon Chronicle
January 2010 - May 2012 (2 years 5 months)
-Created engaging designs as well as edit captivating photographs for the Universities' official newspaper.
-Responsible for the image format and technical tasks such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, and
Indesign.
-Carried out tasks in a tedious and fast paced environment.
-Organized meetings with each coordinator of each section as an attempt to photograph events in a timely
manner.
-Utilized strong interpersonal and communications skills to provide a comfortable ambience for the people
being photographed.
Marketing Intern at MetroPlus Health Plan
June 2011 - September 2011 (4 months)
-Assisted as a Spanish translator for new MetroPlus clients
-Make marketing tools for events such as brochures and create a marketing binder
-Organizing future events on a digital calendar as well as type an agenda for weekly meetings
Resident Assistant at SUNY Cortland
August 2010 - February 2011 (7 months)
Weekly meetings with the Residential Hall Director where myself and other Residential Assistants
brainstormed on putting on fun and interactive events with other residents. Job trainings were also common,
in which learned new ways to making the residents hall a safe and interesting place for students to live.
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Furthermore, RA's are required to be a role model figure to the residents in the hall as well as on their floor.
Orientation Assistant at SUNY Cortland
June 2010 - July 2010 (2 months)
Assist faculty advisers in conducting group advising sessions
- Help students choose courses, build schedules and register
- Lead discussion sessions with students about student life
- Help with check-in for each orientation session
- Assist with administrative office duties
- Talk with parents/guests about student life issues
- Lead tours
1 recommendation available upon request
Honors and Awards
Dennis Mulligan, 87’
Saint Raymond's High School
April 2008
Received the Dennis Mulligan, 87’, Scholarship for special recognition in Academics and extra curriculum.
Volunteer Experience
Supporter at UNICEF
August 2010 - Present (3 years)
As a Brother of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc., my Colony at SUNY Cortland has put on numerous events in
awareness of UNICEF. We have raised over $500 and have focused on promoting this donation as an attempt
to follow our organizations overall philanthropy.
Volunteer at Schervier Nursing Home
October 2008 - June 2009 (9 months)
-Helped in weekly events that would cater to residents staying at the home.
-Assisted residents by spoon-feeding, would also help with escorting patients to different facilities.
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Organizations
Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Founder, President of SUNY Cortland Colony
August 2010 to Present
Life long Brother and Supporter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Involving the pursuit of intellectual development, cultural consciousness, personal growth, personal
achievement and social awareness.
YMCA of Yonkers
Data Entry Clerk
September 2007 to June 2009
Data entry & Administrative Duties.
-Marketing strategies. Assisted the Youth Director in hosting events for the Local Yonkers area.
-Gave lead tours of the facilities and worked as a cashier.
-Given duties to conduct meetings for the Book Club. I was responsible for emailing students and setting
reminders, also follow up with the Youth Director in setting the proper budged for books, Pizza.
La Familia Latina
Public Relations/Project Leader
January 2010 to September 2012
-Have weekly updates on emails, member base, concerns, and structuring an agenda.
-Responsibility of sending out punctual emails to students on updates and meeting times.
-Connect with other student organizations on campus as an attempt to educate members Latino culture.
Given the responsibility to find notable people for a yearly banquet.
In Spring of 2011: Hired Felipe Luciano, a Founder of the Young Lords Party, journalist, Anchorman, and
Last Poet to speak at an annual conference (SPR 2011).
Hired Caridad De La Luz “La Bruja”, a poet and actor, to come perform poetry at Latin Fest as well as a
group named “Jhipy Piano y El Duo Del Amor” (SPR 2011)
Languages
English (Native or bilingual proficiency)
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Spanish (Native or bilingual proficiency)
Courses
International Studies, Study Abroad
Universidad de Salamanca
Techniques in Painting
Graphic Design
Cine Hispanoamericano
Literatura Hispanoamericano
Lengua
as, International Studies
State University of New York at Cortland
Advanced Photography 490
Philosophy 300-400
Anthropology 300-400
Computer Applications 200-300
World Politics 300-400
Sociology 300-400
Piano 110
Music Theory 200
History 300-400
Biology 100
Latin American Studies 300-400
Politics 300-400
Geology 100-200
Skills & Expertise
Photography
Photoshop
Photojournalism
Wedding Photography
Adobe Bridge
Panoramic Photography
Portrait Photography
Lightroom
Final Cut Pro
Microsoft Office
Mac OS X
Windows
Spanish
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English
Dreamweaver
OS X
Public Speaking
Advertising
Editing
CSS
InDesign
After Effects
Adobe Creative Suite
PowerPoint
HTML
Video Editing
Social Media
Event Planning
Image Editing
Illustrator
Tumblr
iLife
lighting
tours
history
news
politics
debate
cameras
film
typography
Social Networking
Community Outreach
Leadership
Typography
Time Management
Lighting
Magazines
Marketing
Education
Universidad de Salamanca
International Studies, Study Abroad, 2013 - 2013
State University of New York at Cortland
as, International Studies, 2009 - 2013
Activities and Societies: -President of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc, SUNY Cortland Colony.
-Model Senate for Somos el Futuro Program.
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-Photographer/Editor for the Dragon Chronicle.
Public Relations for La Familia Latina Non-for-profit Organization.
2 recommendations available upon request
Saint Raymond's High School For Boys
High School Degree, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates, 2007 - 2009
Grade: 3.0/4.0
Activities and Societies: Varsity “A” Basketball Videographer/Photographer 2008-2009
Participated in the Photography Club 2007-2009
Online Score Keeper for the Varsity “A” Basketball Team 2008-2009
Interests
Photography, Creative Design, Art, Fashion, Literature, computer software, and Technology.
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Jonathan Rodriguez
Visionary-Entrepreneur
***********@*****.***
8 people have recommended Jonathan
"I met Jonathan in 2010 through our work with Phi Iota Alpha. The first impression he gave was that of a
committed leader, an impression that proved to be right after I began to work with him. He has proved to be a
committed member of the community though his participation in numerous community services projects that
he has helped organized. Throughout the projects Jonathan proved to be a well-organized person with great
time management skills. Overall a good leader, that knows how to inspire people. His work at LPA Creations
is the culmination of the past four years of hard work and dedication. His passion for his work is combined
with great skill and professionalism that has allowed him to enter a well-established market in photography
and design. His diverse academic and interest background will allow him to continue innovating his work to
new levels."
Luis Cadavid, was Jonathan's client
"I met Jonathan when he engaged me in 2012 to talk to students at SUNY Cortland about using the tools of
Social Media to advance their career goals. His attention to detail as a student leader was remarkable in
comparison to many of my previous bookings at other universities. The event was very organized, highly
visible, well attended and impacted the community in a meaningful way. I look forward to future
collaboration with Jonathan, a true professional."
George Torres, Founder / Owner, Sofrito Media Group, was a consultant or contractor to Jonathan at Phi
Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
"I came to know Jonathan when we both attended our fraternity's national annual convention in Miami,
Florida in 2010. Jonathan was one of the photographers who memorialized and visually captured the weekend
events. He has a great eye for photography and did a job well done. Jonathan also presented at the
convention; most attendees included his peers and Jonathan shined as though he were a seasoned professional
in front of what can be an intimidating group of individuals. As you can see, I think very highly of Jonathan.
He is a very intelligent and confident young man who easily inspires and motivates those around him. I
strongly believe the enthusiasm and motivation Jonathan demonstrates will provide him with many
opportunities in the future."
Juan R. Guardia, Ph.D., Director of Multicultural Affairs & Adjunct Faculty, Florida State
University, was a consultant or contractor to Jonathan at Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
"I have personally worked with Mr. Rodriguez in multiple groups as Students at the State University of New
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York at Cortland. I have worked with Jonathan on fraternal projects, Model senate, Residential Assistant
programs, and as executive board members of the Cultural group La Familia Latina. Mr. Rodriguez work
ethic is exceptional; he always produces at a very high level and is a very good critical thinker. Jonathan is
very good at thinking on his feet and at thinking outside the box. He knows how to manage his time very well
as he is able to manage many activities at once. Jonathan is also very good at communicating with other.
Wherever Jonathan lands I know he is going to do great."
Jose Valdez, Student, SUNY Cortland, worked with Jonathan at Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
"Jonathan, as a college student, provided services that equaled or surpassed those provided by many
professional photographers. He has a wonderful eye for photography and knows how to find the right image
to illustrate the assignment. He possesses a maturity and level of professionalism that far exceeded
expectations. I would hire him again in an instant."
Frederic Pierce, was Jonathan's client
"Jonathan is an exceptional team member. During the summer of 2010, I was able to witness first-hand and
benefit from his unique skill set and talents. His interest in photography, cinematography and editing were
extremely useful to the orientation team. What was most impressive about Jonathan is that he went above and
beyond to take initiative, suggesting new strategies to present and showcase the orientation experience
through visual projects. To this day, I have mementos created by Jonathan that serve as a reminder and
testament to his self-starting character and his exceptional talent."
Alison Charlebois, Program Assistant, SUNY Cortland, managed Jonathan at SUNY Cortland
"Please accept this letter of recommendation in support of Jonathan Rodriguez. I first met Jonathan two years
ago when he inquired about providing photographs for College use. His ambition and motivation to pursue
his passion and finance himself as a student impressed me as did his portfolio of work. One of Jonathan’s
most notable traits is his ability to follow through on assignments. When we hired him to take photos at the
Wiz Khalifa concert on campus, he went to the location as promised and delivered a beautiful selection of
photos in a timely manner. He has done the same for numerous other jobs as well. He can be counted on to be
responsive and responsible. Another important characteristic Jonathan offers is his willingness to take
direction. Most recently he provided a series of images that he took while studying abroad in Spain. He went
the extra mile to set up the shots so they would compliment the photographic style used by SUNY Cortland.
He has a willingness to learn, to be flexible and to adapt while still putting his own spin on the final product.
Not long ago we had a photographer on campus to take photos for my office and while we were out and
about, we ran into Jonathan. He took time out of his day to join us for a bit and talk shop with the
photographer. He was very mature yet easy going in his approach. Similarly, Jonathan was once a subject in a
college photo and he did a terrific job interacting with the other students. He has a good rapport with
people a critical skill to have in his field. In terms of creativity, Jonathan has a great eye and enjoys
experimenting with various ways to produce an image and achieve a desired outcome. His portraits are
exceptionally well done. A visit to his website will show several excellent examples of his distinct style and
capabilities. An individual who is goal oriented and very serious about his work, Jonathan Rodriguez is most
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worthy of your time and consideration for whatever job he seeks. If you have any questions, please feel free
to contact me at the phone number listed below. Tracy Rammacher Director of Publications and Electronic
Media SUNY Cortland 607-***-****"
Tracy Rammacher, Director of Publications and Electronic Media, State University of New York at
Cortland, advised Jonathan at State University of New York at Cortland
"I met Jonathan Rodriguez through his participation in the Model New York State Senate Session Project
(2011, 2012). The Model Senate Project is an annual leadership development program, run by the Edward T.
Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs in collaboration with the Puerto
Rican/Hispanic Task Force of the New York State Legislature SOMOS Conference and the State University
of New York. For more on the project please visit: http://www.etrinternship.org/html/modelsen.htm Jonathan
showed himself to be very capable communicator and was well prepared in all facets of the Project. He
represented his college and university in Albany with distinction. His high level of participation was quite
admirable given he was busy with school work, various extra-curricular activities, and was in the midst of
starting his own business. His passion for photography was on display throughout the Model Senate Project,
never letting go of his equipment, or missing an opportunity to document the special experiences of his peers.
We used several of his photographs in our own album for the project. I have served as the Administrative
Coordinator for the Model Senate Project for over 16 years on behalf of the City University of New York (via
the Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program.)"
Ernesto Malave, Assistant Director, ETR Internship Program, The City University of New York, taught
Jonathan at State University of New York at Cortland
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