Objective
Contribute to success and growth in a professional environment by leveraging my creativity and technical skills, thereby enriching my work place and the client’s experience.

Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts concentration in Photography May 2010
University of Texas at San Antonio

Experience

Photographer/Graphic-Web Designer for LMG Photography & Art and LunaSol Images (present)
Branding and Content creator of websites for portfolio promotion, online sales and online image proofing, Website Manager, Photographer
Corporate Event Photographer for Jowdy Photography (December 2005-present)
Clients Include Billboard Events, Toastmasters, PDI, Cardinal Health, Southwest Airlines, Corporate Headshots, Marketing Collateral, Product Photography, Portrait and Green screen Studio photography, Onsite digital printing computer station operation and setup
Wedding and Portrait photographer (January 2001-present)
Engagement Portrait, Bridal Portrait, Cerenony and Reception photos, dvd slideshow and photo book production
General Manager of Photo Operations at Gaylord National Resort for Jowdy Photography (November 2010-January 2011)
Setup of technical operations on location in Washington DC to include networking and administration of cash registers, computers and cameras in cooperation with Gaylord IT department. Hiring, training, and managing of personnel for various positions in the operation.
Digital Imaging Manager for Jowdy Photography (October 2005-May 2010)
Photo editing manipulation and compositing, Establish and maintain digital archive of job/event photographs, Produce dvd slideshow and photo book for Gaylord Texan and Gaylord National Resorts as well as other clients, Online print order fulfillment
Graphic Design Manager for Jowdy Photography (October 2006-May2010)
Design of dvd slideshow and photo book covers and labels for Gaylord Texan and Gaylord National Resorts, Design of graphic border overlays for onsite printing for Mary Kay and other clients, Produce marketing materials and images for promotional purposes
Curator of juried exhibition for the Exposure Photography Club of UTSA (April 2007)
Art Reviewer for Blue Star Art Center (July 2006)
Art Reviewer for Voice of Arts Magazine (March 2006)
Design consultant for Tex-X's Retirement Services. (January - February 2005)
Designed brochure and flyer for investment seminar
Event photographer for Starbucks Coffee Company (October 2004-2006)
Photographed Regional Managers Meeting, print order fulfillment, as well as designed greeting cards for entire regional management team

Photographic, Design, Web Skills
Comprehensive knowledge of Adobe CS3/4 Creative and Production Suites
Active knowledge in Final Cut Pro
In-depth knowledge of digital darkroom input/output color management workflow
Thorough knowledge of traditional photographic darkroom processes.
Extensive knowledge of traditional and digital photographic camera and studio lighting equipment

Technical Skills Software Languages
Thorough Knowledge of Network Configuration and Troubleshooting Windows and Mac
Active Knowledge in HTML, HTML5, PHP, Javascript, ActionScript, SQL, Xcode, XML

Other Skills
Working in a retail environment as a shift supervisor at Starbucks Coffee. Providing customer care in a professional atmosphere. Educate customer on Starbucks products to develop long-term customer relationship. Manage Order/Receive of on hand inventories. Training new employees. Manage day-to-day activities and duties and cash management policy

Exhibitions

“The” Texas Size Print A Public Art Piece (February 2012)
Collaborating documentary artist exhibiting photographs and video installation at The Blue Star Lab SATX
Texas Contemporary Artists Series - 1YRPROJECT (February 2011)
Exhibition at the Institute of Texan Culture curated by Arturo Almeida
Something About You (2007)
Exhibited selected photographs for FotoSeptiembre curated by Richard Yanas at Salon Mijangos
Push-Pull Juried Exhibition (April 2007)
Organized exhibition, Exhibited selected photographs by juror Arturo Almeida
UTSA Fine Arts Association Student’s Show (Spring 2006)
Exhibited selected photographs
Exposure Photo Club’s Biannual Photo Show (December 2005)
Exhibited selected photographs by juror George Krause
“Put That Thing Away” Exhibition (December 2005)
Developed, Organized, Exhibited and Installed video works, with supervision from Leslie Raymond, for Blue Star Art Center’s First Friday event
PLUSMINUSFIVE Emerging Artist Show (September 2005)
Exhibited photographs for FotoSeptiembre at the Alameda Theatre Complex’s Casa De Mexico International Building Fourth Floor Gallery
Dia De Los Muertos exhibit (October 2005)
Developed, Organized, Installed and Photographed at Starbucks Coffee
Cross Cultural Solutions NPO slideshow presentation (September 2004)
Exhibited photographs from a volunteer-ship in Ayacucho, Peru at Starbucks Coffee
Gallista Gallery for Second Saturday event (September 2004)
Exhibited photographs and readymade objects
Blue Star Silo Complex for First Friday event (September & October 2003)
Exhibited Photographs