Deanomueller.Deano org Mueller Instagram/DeanoMueller

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Objective :

Seeking a position as a photographer within a reputable organization, utilizing creative skills and experience for company’s profitability. Profile :

• Twenty-five years experience in professional photography. Solid photography skills, include:

photographing in extreme lighting conditions, multiple color temperatures, portraiture, macro & product photography

• Experience in Fine Arts, Visual Communications, Engineering Discipline and Journalism

• Perform visual documentation, utilizing digital still and video equipment, for technical manuals and computer based training (CBT)

• Possess strong analytical and mechanical aptitude to easily grasp maintenance procedures and

processes

• Computer proficient in both PC and Macintosh OS X system; expert in Adobe Photo Shop CS3

Incredibly industrious; always prepared to make a sensitive, believable moving or still photograph.

Highly motivated to help create processes that will streamline work flow and show leadership in

developing in house photo studio and capabilities. Effective leader by example and a team player; interested in sharing knowledge & experience and

empowering others to perform and achieve

Excellent discerner of people; sensitive to the present day work environment and its requirements;

demonstrate ability to easily transcend cultural differences

• Thrive in deadline-driven environments, while able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure

• Strong prioritization skills with the ability to balance several projects with minimal direction

• Attention to detail and follow through with projects.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Experience in a professional office environment. Extremely poised and competent, flexible and

versatile.

Professional Experiences :

Project management :

• Plan and arrange logistics for photo shoots which encompasses everything from scouting locations to client

coordination

• In charge of casting and submitting appropriate talent to clients

• Supervise and delegate duties to all production departments and manage the activities of the photography

and retouching department staff

• Manage scheduling and completion of all projects successfully and

• Responsible for carrying out preparation and delivery of digital files utilizing Capture One and Photoshop

• Effective in meeting critical deadlines and completing projects within budget Customer Service/Marketing/Problem Solving

• Collaborate with Creative Director to establish and develop brand consistency over all image touch

points

• Interface directly with Branding and Marketing to create proper timeline and shoot time expectations for

different photography scenarios

• Oversee studio operations and provide impeccable customer service

• Build a clientele supported by 100% referral business

• Develop and implement strategic marketing plan for personal business:

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Launched a thriving private studio, building revenue from $0 to over $100K in first three years with minimal

overhead

DETAIL MASTERY & Organization :

• Corrective color balancing and image cleanup, utilizing Adobe Photo Shop

• Multi track video and sound editing, utilizing special effects: Key Frames, LiveType, Compositing &

Layering, Color Correcting, Video & Audio transitions, Video Filters Mattes and Masks

• Archive and attach key words to technical images

• Comprehensive file management; direct the implementation and maintenance of image/file cataloging,

archiving and backup program

• Create and update storyboards to effectively arrange sequence of shots

• Manage all aspects of day-to-day operations of a photography studio and production facility

Client List :

S.E.E.L.A.

Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles / Mayor Garcetti Hollywood Farmers Market

M.L.K. Martin Luther King Farmers Market

Atwater Village Farmers Market

Crenshaw Farmers Market

Seventeen Blue Cross Insurance Chanel Cosmetics

Marie Claire Mondadori Publications Levis Jeans

Cosmopolitan Saatchi & Saatchi Swatch

Surfer Magazine Burson & Marsteller Adidas

Spiegel Weiden & Kennedy/Nike Next Level C.B.D. Cannabis co. Home Depot Qwest Communications California Dab co. C.B.D. Cannabis Pottery Barn Buddy Rich Foundation

Employment History

Deano Mueller Studio – Hollywood, CA Owner / Operator, 1989 to Present

Teacher for Photography @ New York Film Academy / Universal Studios 2014 to 2016

Epic / Sony Records – Los Angeles, CA Director of

Photography for 10 music videos, 1994 to 1996

Annie Leibovitz Studio – New York, NY

Assistant to Ms. Leibovitz, 1986 to 1987

Richard Imrie Studio – New York, NY

First Assistant, 1987 to 1989

Helmet Newton Photography– Los Angeles, CA

First Assistant, 1987 to 1989

Rolling Stone Magazine – New York, NY Assistant to EJ Camp

& Deborah Feingold, 1985 to 1986

Richard Noble Studio – Los Angeles, CA

Assistant to Mr. Noble, 1981 to 1985

Special Projects and Accomplishments :

MTV New Director of the Year for music video “Screaming Trees", 1994 – Epic/Sony Records Photographer for Van Halen 5150 Tour, Warner Bros Records, 1990 4X Platinum Album Cover for Recording Artist, Al B. Sure, Warner Bros Records, 1988 Stunt double for Lee Majors on “The Fall Guy” for 20th Century Fox, 1981 Professional Skateboarder 1976-1980

• Sponsored by Val Surf Shop, Quicksilver and Nike

• ABC Wide World of Sports – Professional Skateboarder World Championship contestant 1978

• Cover of Skateboarder Magazine, June 1980 “Skateboader of the Year” Memberships and Affiliations :

Member of Screen Actors Guild of America

References Furnished Upon Request

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