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In constant pursuit of capturing and documenting the stories that fill this world. Whether it be people, places or things, we all have a story to tell and I do my best to bring those stories to light through my perspective.

PORTFOLIO WEBSITE: www.samzmartin.com

Started my Apple journey at the Apple Park Visitor Center where my team and I provide
our guests with a one of a kind experience that intertwines the highest level of visitor as
well as customer experience. As part of an exceptional team uses skills of storytelling and product knowledge to personally engage with and assist visitors with uncovering their
individual creativity and facilitating them with the right tools. Also support store business outside of the product zone in both events as well as schedule planning where I could
work on various self development skills
?	A person, who enjoys genuine human interaction while helping them uncover their creativity.
?	Apart of a team that won a quarterly Apple Retail Ovation award in customer satisfaction
?	Maintained a NPS score of 100 over the last quarter before taking on CE.
?	Supported schedule planner in zoning which helped develop my skills such as, dealing with ambiguity, strategic agility and learning on the fly.
?	Stepped out of role to support events team with passions around photography
and interpersonal relations.

Use knowledge of light, composition and aesthetic to capture candid moments and create compelling visuals that tell a story. Experience in photo and video shoot production from pre- to post tasks including location and talent scouting, equipment rental, directing, and photo/video post-production.
? Worked with various small businesses as well as politicians, artists and fellow photographers.
? Worked different production positions including Camera op, PA and Lighting
? Create high quality visual content for marketing and social media campaigns.
? Strive to tell impactful stories that are culturally relevant and stimulating
? Has worked in high stress and high impact creative environments.
? Interests across various subjects including but not limited to tech, sports, music, travel, food, art/design and commercial.


 Photographer and Videographer

Participated in a 5 month Career Experience with the Video Image Quality team in which I have the opportunity to test image quality on all lenses and recording modes on the camera technology out in the field. Identifying improvements, patterns and regressions then communicating observations with other collaborative teams working with best in class camera systems. Also working with different camera algorithms to test and improve performance.
? Objective/Subjective video image quality testing.
? Lots of data collection and organization
? Image evaluation
? Skills and knowledge of photo/ video theory to create high quality images
? Detail oriented; using problem solving/analytical skills both in the lab and out in
the field
? Interpersonal communication skills; comfortable working in team and individual
setting.
? Gaining technical knowledge around algorithm coding and using Terminal


Real World Camera Test Engineer Career Experience

Promoted to one of the front-end stores that focuses on creating a one of a kind shopping
experience for customers. Part of managerial duties include opening and closing of store
and compiling cash and daily sales reports. In addition to maintaining a high standard of sales goals, I also use company directives to create compelling visual merchandising
campaigns as well as leading a team of skilled associates in the implementation of team
and company KPI goals.
?	Part of a team that consistently meets or exceeds monthly sales and KPI goals.
?	Actively manage stock and inventory along with display maintenance to maximize merchandising initiatives.
?	Attain sales goals by delivering excellent customer service, articulating client
needs and identifying suitable products.

Selling Supervisor/Keyholder

Combined creativity, marketing and multimedia skills to conceptualize and produce promotional and marketing material to raise brand awareness and generate sales. Managed digital media, video and photography production for company and community events including pre/post production, and editing using Adobe Creative Suite.
? Conceptualized and created original written, photographic and video content.
? Produced product images for ecommerce store, including editing using
Photoshop.
? Also worked in retail business operations and shipped ecommerce orders,
optimized merchandise displays and monitored stock and inventory.

Media Specialist

Worked closely with the Media relations team assisting with day to day office operations as well as the daily maintenance and updates of the official athletics website. Also helped the media team with various pre and post production tasks. Was responsible for coverage of men and women’s golf teams and managed Hawaii Athletics web page content.
? Authored press releases, produced brochure content for tournaments and researched/wrote roster bios.
? Produced various media packages, including shooting and editing videos, conducting interviews of UH athletes and creating video graphics and voice
   overs on LiveType.
? Shot and produced videos featured on the Hawaii Athletics website and the
Hawaii Athletics YouTube channel.

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Sam Martin: Retail Specialist in San Jose, CA, CA

Sam Martin

Apple

Iam A Freelancer

Apple

The North Face

Cukui Clothing

University of Hawaii- Manoa

University of Hawaii at Manoa