technical skills
GRAPHIC DESIGN - Strong overall knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. Proficient in Photoshop and Lightroom. Solid general knowledge of Illustrator and InDesign. Working knowledge of Wordpress and plugins, basic HTML/CSS, Mailchimp, and Google Suite. Experience with pre-print processing.
PHOTOGRAPHY - Proficient in event and portrait photography. Strong photo editing, retouching, and manipulation abilities. Nearly a decade experience with Adobe Lightroom, Solid grasp of using both natural and studio lighting. Working knowledge of lifestyle and product photography.
EVENT PRODUCTION - Experience in coordination, marketing collateral, and photographing events. Audio and visual setups: running a board, sound check & E.Q, load-in/ load out.
VIDEO/AUDIO EDITING - Familiar with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects. Basic comprehension of video production techniques and processes: basic knowledge of motion graphics, overlays, visual effects, and transitions. Modest experience with handheld filming. Considerable time has been spent with Serato, Adobe Audition, Audacity, and in the past: Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools and FL Studio.
SOFT SKILLS & CAPABILITIES
SOLUTION-ORIENTED - Proactive, results-focused, and crafty problem solver with managerial experience, high design aptitude, an optimistic mentality, and a positive attitude.
ENGAGING - Respectful, friendly listener and effective communicator who brings enthusiasm; very comfortable engaging with colleagues, presenting to clients, and cooperating with supervisors. Believes in enthusiasm, respectfulness, and humility.
TEAMWORK - Courteous, positive and professional attitude from experience in customer service; understands intercultural competence, interpersonal skills, and energy. Values collaboration, accountability and networking with great communication skills. Make lives easier.
VERSATILITY - Accustomed to wearing multiple hats; able to multitask and adjust to circumstances including working independently or persevering under pressure with a dedicated mindset. Resourceful, organized, and detail oriented.
ADAPTABILITY - Self-learner, crafty, tech-savvy with trainability: willing to accept feedback, follow direction, think outside the box, organize, and balance assertiveness.
EDUCATION
CINEMA & CULTURAL STUDIES/ MEDIA ARTS
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT STONY BROOK
2004 - 2009 | Stony BROOK, NY
- EOP/AIM. Audio-Visual Department Chairperson for University Student Government
- President of Caribbean Student Organization | Member of SBU-TV | Intern & Volunteer of WUSB-FM
- Freelance Graphic Designer & Audio Editor on Campus
NYS REGENTS GRAD W/ HONORS
BISHOP LOUGHLIN MEMORIAL HS
CLASS OF 2004 | CLINTON HILLS Brooklyn, NY
- Full 4 Year Academic Scholarship | AP History | AP English | Pre-Calculus
- Track Team 2001-03 | 2004 Yearbook Committee | 2004 Prom Committee
