Project Manager Customer Service

CESAR CHAVEZ

**** ****** **** ***. ***, Alexandria, VA 22312

Phone: 516-***-****, website: www.cesarchavezphotography.com

E-mail: *****@**********************.***

PROFILE

Photographer with photo and video editing skills; experienced designer,

retoucher, videographer. Excellent project management, event planning, and

customer service skills. A creative problem solver and team player.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cesar Chavez Photography, Photographer/Videographer/Designer. Alexandria,

VA. 7/07 - present.

. Shoot digital photographs and/or video for weddings, private parties,

commercial events, etc. (client list provided upon request)

. Demonstrate the sound ability to judge and correct digital images

using computer software (Adobe Photoshop CS5, RAW, Photomatix,

HDR,etc) and techniques to modify color, color balance, imperfections

and lighting.

. Demonstrate a strong knowledge and ability to use a variety of cameras

and equipment, including electronic strobe, continuous lighting and

diffusers.

. Film and edit special event and wedding videos. Edition includes

determining the sequence of the film, cutting unusable parts, adding

music selected by client, maintaining original sound where necessary,

and adding special effects and subtitles.

. Design print materials such as photo album pages, DVD/CD covers, and

thank you cards.

. Demonstrate ability to organize time and schedules efficiently.

Glamour Shots, Photographer/Sales Representative, Tysons Corner, VA 2/10 -

6/10

. Produced high quality portraits for various types of clientele.

. Edited digital images using computer software (Adobe Photoshop CS5 &

Elements) and techniques to modify color balance, skin imperfections,

lighting, etc.

. Participated in designing photo shoot setup, i.e. backgrounds,

wardrobe, props, hair and make-up.

. Ensured lights, cameras, backdrops and props were in pristine

condition.

. Made appointments for future photo shoots over the phone or from

client walk-ins.

Mark Callanan Photography, Photo Assistant. Puerto Vallarta, Jal. 7/07 -

10/09

. Assisted photographer in set up of set lighting.

. Assisted with setup and breakdown of photo shoot.

. Assisted photographer in set decoration and prop selection.

XM Photo Studio, Photo Assistant. Puerto Vallarta, Jal. 7/07 - 10-09

. Shot photographs at special events.

. Assisted with the setup of lighting for indoor/outdoor photo shoots.

. Retouched photographs and edited video as needed.

. Gathered and arranged large groups of people for organized photo shoots.

Video Diva Productions, Videographer/Lighting Specialist. Puerto Vallarta,

Jal. 7/07 - 10-09

. Captured live footage for headlining news events.

. Assisted project manager in setting up lighting for photo shoots.

. Shot digital pictures when needed.

eMarketing Contractor, Grand Velas, Nuevo Vallarta. Nay. 10/06 - 10/09

. Assisted in creative development and implementation of print and e-

marketing campaigns using digital media on an as needed basis.

Foto Marina, Photographer/Video Editor. Puerto Vallarta, Jal, 11/04 - 7/05

. Captured video and photographed at special events.

. Assisted photographer with lighting and sound at events and in photo

studio.

. Edited videos using Adobe Premier 6.5, Adobe Premier Pro, Final Cut

Pro. Edited photographs using Adobe Photoshop 8.0.

EDUCATION

Lincoln College A.C., Obregon, Sonora. 2000-2003

University of Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Jal. 2004

Bachelor of Arts, Multimedia Communication

New York Institute of Photography, New York, NY 2008

Certified in Digital Photography

SKILLS

Computer: Adobe Premier/Adobe Premier Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe

Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Photoshop CS5; Microsoft Office Suite (Word,

Excel, PowerPoint, etc), Internet applications

Bi-lingual - English/Spanish

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