Daniel Pugleasa
Duluth,MN
Summary
Creative producer offering several years' experience creating impactful, fresh and innovative promotions and content. Offers talent for storytelling and capacity to handle technical editing, business operations and team leadership requirements. Successful and taking concepts and producing exceptional products with good understanding of logistics, design and shoot requirements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Earth Rider
Duluth, MN
12.2023 - Current
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
Youth Center Resources Coordinator
Life House
Duluth, MN
09.2022 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with clients by providing encouragement and support.
- Assisted youths in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making.
- Participated in regular meetings with staff members to discuss program goals and objectives.
- Provided referrals to counseling services or other social service agencies when necessary.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to youths in difficult situations.
- Monitored attendance and progress of participants in programs.
Photographer / Owner
Less Traveled Photography LLC
Duluth, Minnesota
05.2011 - Current
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Create portfolios for clients to showcase work.
- Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
- Advise on appropriate poses, props, and backgrounds for each shot taken.
- Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
- Compose creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
- Assist in planning setup of shoots including location scouting.
- Deliver quality products within deadlines established by clientele.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
- Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos.
- Cropped, manipulated, and performed color balance for final images.
Creative Services Producer / Promotions Producer
KBJR 6 News
Duluth, MN
06.2017 - 09.2022
- Assisted during video shoots by confirming sound quality and adjusting lighting.
- Worked closely with producers to locate and select required footage for broadcast.
- Edited daily compilation pieces for distribution across various digital platforms.
- Scheduled shoots, booked talent, and managed budgets for post-production projects.
- Facilitated brainstorming sessions among members of a cross-functional team on various topics related to creativity.
- Developed and implemented creative strategies for campaigns across multiple mediums.
- Created storyboards, scripts, and treatments for video production projects.
- Oversaw and created digital content such as graphics, animations and interactive elements.
- Liaised between clients and internal teams to develop creative solutions that meet their needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mass Communication And Photography
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MNSkills
- Calm under pressure
- Communication
- Decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Conflict de-escalation
- Crisis Response
- Video Editing
- Visual storytelling
- Photography
- Lightroom and Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Building a brand
Timeline
Bartender
Earth Rider
12.2023 - Current
Youth Center Resources Coordinator
Life House
09.2022 - Current
Creative Services Producer / Promotions Producer
KBJR 6 News
06.2017 - 09.2022
Photographer / Owner
Less Traveled Photography LLC
05.2011 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Mass Communication And Photography
University of Minnesota Duluth