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Digital Technician (Freelance)

Creative professional looking to grow within a company.  I have a well rounded set of skills and experiences that allow me to adapt to many environments, projects, and solution-related tasks.  

• 	Point of contact between on set team, Production and Photo Studio for all communication.
• 	Reference FileMaker Pro and Excel OTS/PO documentation to ensure the accuracy of sample count, image naming, and folder naming.
• 	Perform image naming, selection, cropping, centering, rotating, color correction, and processing for the samples assigned by the studio scheduling team.
• 	Partner with stylist team to ensure correct on set image selection, and with stylist management team for image reselection or sample reshoots when needed.
• 	Assist photographer in set building and tear down.
• 	Contribute to the ongoing development of the digital tech team by offering creative, innovative, and data-based solutions. 
• 	Proficiency in Mac OS X, Phase One Capture One, Adobe Photoshop and Bridge, Slack, Microsoft Excel and Outlook, Canon Cameras, and Profoto Studio Equipment.
• 	Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• 	Ability to meet timelines.

•	Maintained phone and e-mail contact with clients to address their concerns. 
•	Created project breakdowns to post on Casting Networks. 
•	Collaborated with model agents to facilitate talent packages, negotiate rates, and confirm availability.
•	Managed photo studio for live, in-house castings: capturing photographs and video of talent.
•	Managed talent sign in: information forms, slates, maintaining flow of 200-250 applicants.
•	Uploaded and edited down photographs of talent for client presentations.

Casting Assistant

•	Primary responsibility was organizing data for easy access and later use. 
•	Created spreadsheet that analyzed the agency earnings, client-by-client.
•	Coordinated model travel arrangements for out of state projects
•	Answered phones, recorded and transcribed meeting notes.
•	Organized and recorded progress on project objectives to ensure timetables were met.
•	Worked closely with new face models (men's board) to increase their understanding of the industry and areas of improvement for success. 
•	Professionally retouched test photos for the men’s and women’s boards. 
•	Photographed model digitals to be used on the Ford Models website. 
•	Transitioned model portfolios from hard copy versions to a digital PDF for iPad. 
•	Digitized 5000 documents from 1996 onward. 
•	Coordinated model travel arrangements for out of state projects
•	Answered phones, recorded and transcribed meeting notes.
•	Organized and recorded progress on project objectives to ensure timetables were met.


Assistant (Temp)

•	Fielded customer calls/e-mails and provided information relevant to their orders.
•	Provided technical support to customers on products.
•	Processed exchanges on defective products to resolve customer issues. 
•	Exceptional Quickbooks knowledge was required. 
•	Ensured the production schedule of items needed for stock in four locations, including the United States, Italy, France, and Kuwait. 
•	Tracked stockroom levels to ensure timing of production runs.  
•	Created purchase orders and analyzed pro forma invoices for the best price and profit margins.
•	Identified possible new customers and sent introductory sample kits to familiarize the potential customer with our product. 
•	Assisted in the editing/design of various company files using InDesign and Photoshop.

Purchasing Manager / Customer Service

•	Designed the runway and seating arrangements. 
•	Produced music and video media played during the runway show. 
•	Ensured timing and execution of 20 models during the runway presentation.


Fashion Show Director

•	Scanned and retouched images (Adobe Photoshop) and edited video (Final Cut Pro).
•	Maintained model portfolios on Portfoliopad as well as their casting books.
•	Maintained agency social media. 
•	Assisted in photo shoots to create the agency's Fall/Winter 2011 show package. 
•	Designed the agency's Spring/Summer 2010 tee shirt.  
•	Scouted new and foreign talent. 
•	Developed models for more successful interaction with photographers on photo shoots, walking in runway shows, and overall presentation for casting calls.

Graphic Design / Model Development

•	Updated the website database to maintain talent portfolios. 
•	Composed written features for the website homepage.
•	Photographed industry events.
•	Edited video interviews and features using Final Cut Pro for website use.

Database Management / Web Journalist

•	Provided private and group lessons to students aged 6-18. 
•	Produced all college recruiting videos. 
•	Updated and managed the company website. 
•	Organized clinics that trained up to 20 students at a time.
•	Administrative skills: answering phones, scheduling client lessons between five active coaches, billing clients. 
•	Organized a 12-team league and maintained up to date statistics for each team and player. 

Coach / College Recruiting

•	Maintained the studio set for VH1 production “Wendy Williams is on Fire.” 
•	Researched guests for interview questions.
•	Took phone calls from listeners, and queued them for live broadcast.
•	Recorded a digital copy of the show and took detailed notes on highlights for later use.
•	Primary assistant to the soundboard engineer.

Studio Assistant

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Gary Mazrek: Digital Technician (Freelance) in Santa Monica, CA

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