Michel Nafziger
Flushing, NY 11355
**@**************.***
www.michelnafziger.com
SUMMARY
Dedicated and hardworking Photographer with 30 years experience in the field of Fashion Advertising Cosmetic and Magazines. Able to manage and motivate a team to get projects completed correctly and on time. Skilled at managing time and possess excellent communication skills. Bilingual English and French.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Administration
• Coordinate everyday task as a director of production and casting on photoshoot.
• Photography and post production working with Adobe CS for printing and web usage.
• Talent scouting for models, hair and makeup and set designer. Creative service
• Creative director on International Ad Campaigns for companies such as Yves Saint Laurent, Girbaud Guy Laroche, Hanro etc.
• In charge of a workshop at the International Center of Photography, were I teach a class about the industry of fashion and photography.
Customer Service
• Process orders and assignments respecting deadlines in fast paced environment.
• Ensure constant and best quality in image rendering using Adobe CS, Capture One
• Follow-up closely post production all aspects of printing. CAREER HISTORY
• Fashion photographer, sole proprietor
• First assistant photographer
• Student at the Academy of Art College San Francisco
• First assistant photographer
• Owner-manager of transport company.
New York, NY
Vogue France, Paris.
Georges Tourdjman, Paris France
Nafziger Transports Rennes France
EDUCATION
Merit Award Scholarship form the Academy of Art University San Francisco “Excellence in photography”