BIO
Hello there! I'm a dynamic creative professional with a strong background in front office operations due to working in the hotel hospitality industry for over half a decade. I have a proven track record of exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments, and I am proficient in translating client requirements into compelling visual concepts through graphics and photography.
I have worked with business owners, entrepreneurs, and event producers to create graphics, logos, marketing materials, portraits, headshots, product/lifestyle shoots, and other visual brand identity devices. I'm known for my strong interpersonal skills and commitment to exceed client expectations.
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, Audition), Wordpress, HTML/CSS, Mailchimp, and Google Suite. Additionally, considerable time has been spent with Premiere Pro, Audition, Audacity, FL Studio, and After Effects. In the past, I partnered with another creative and managed a photography studio in Queens near JFK Airport in 2017.
Opportunities that would utilize my creative skills and strategic mindset to achieve project goals and deliver successful results for both clients and stakeholders will draw my interest.
-SKILLS OVERVIEW-
Almost 20 years
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Almost 20 years - Brand Identity, Logos, Flyers, Illustrations, Marketing Design, Image Editing, Wordpress, HTML5, CSS3. With 20 years of using the Adobe Creative Suite, majority of my skills are in Photoshop, Lightroom, and Illustrator. I also have experience with Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition
PHOTOGRAPHER 8 years - Portraits, Lifestyle, Events, Product, Retouching, Color Correction, Basic Lighting. Basic Videography & Filming, Post Editing, Graphic Overlays, Sound Mixing/Editing, Storyboards, Scripting,
Over 15 years
- A1, A2, deejaying, stage & lighting, and event production experience providing tech support. mixing, signal flow, sound check, and secondary audio components for a variety of events
- Knowledge in maintaining signal flow, operating audio routing systems, control boards, microphone setup, and studio consoles from front of house at live events to internet radio, recording studios, and college stations.
- Experience with staging, truss towers, spotlights, turntables, backdrops, pipe & drapes, LED screens, wireless microphones, and generators
- Microphone setup, studio vocal recording, EQ'ing, post production, multi-track editing, audio effects, and mixing for podcasts and commercials: Pro Tools, Serato, Adobe Audition, Audacity, Logic Pro
- Uncle and childhood mentor to Grammy-winning music producer Pi’erre Bourne (Interscope Records) who has produced records for Drake, Kanye West, Lil Uzi Vert, A$AP Rocky, and Playboi Carti
EVENT PROD.
Over 15 years
??? - Event Coordination, Creative Elements & Strategy, Marketing Materials, Event Rentals & Setups, Event Photography.
- Seasoned with over decade of experience in live event production fulfilling dynamic roles with cross-functionality
- Work closely with event founders to improve event experience and equality through creative thinking with a solutions-oriented approach
- Help manage the seamless execution of pre-event coordination, management and creative elements. Translate creative ideas into project plans and deliverables
- Work cross-functionally (internally and externally) to ensure deliverables and deadlines are identified and managed in order to successfully meet expectations and project goals
- Secure Audio/Visual needs such as lighting, photography, deejaying, for private events.
OFFICE SKILLS
5 years
CUSTOMER SERVICE - Proactive, results-focused, and crafty problem solver with managerial experience, high design aptitude, an optimistic mentality, and a positive attitude.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS - Respectful, friendly, and poised communicator who conveys enthusiasm with clientele; very comfortable engaging with colleagues, presenting to clients, and cooperating with supervisors. Believes in enthusiasm, respectfulness, and humility.
DATA ENTRY - Extranet, Skilled with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, Quickbooks, Freshbooks, Asana, and CRM/POS software
SCHEDULING & PAYROLL - 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.
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.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER /PHOTOGRAPHER - FREELANCE
May 2006 - PRESENT | New YORK, NY
- Self taught with almost 20 years of Graphic Design experience; primarily experienced in logo design, brand identity devices, event branding and marketing design.
- Provide graphics for non-profit organizations, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and music artists.
- As a photographer, experienced in event photography, studio portraits, and headshots. Currently shooting lifestyle, events and studio portraits. Worked on a modest number of basic video projects, but comfortable shooting or editing or both.
- Digital photography journey began 2012 when I wanted to create imagery for my client's businesses and brands. Self taught first using Canon systems, and now Sony cameras, style is self-described 'crafty' and 'cinematic', highly influenced by films I either studied or enjoyed.
- EDUCATION -
state university of new york at stony brook
stony brook, ny
CINEMA & CULTURAL STUDIES/ MEDIA ARTS
- Audio-Visual Department Chairperson for University Student Government
- President of Caribbean Student Organization | Production Member of SBU-TV | Volunteer Office Intern at WUSB-FM
- Freelance Graphic Designer & Event Audio Editor on Campus
BISHOP LOUGHLIN MEMORIAL High school
Brooklyn, ny
NYS REGENTS diploma W/ HONORS
- Full 4 Year Academic Scholarship | AP History | AP English | Pre-Calculus
- Track & Field: Sprinter | Yearbook Committee | Prom Committee
- Contact Me Today -
Thank you! I will contact you as soon as possible.
