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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Gerardo De Osio

Richardson,TX
Gerardo De Osio

Summary

With a focus in multimedia production and design, experience in Image Editing and product management, develop products that solve real problems through great user experiences. Passion for Adobe Photoshop, Premiere pro, and everything that has to do with photography, cameras and new technologies. Always looking to expand knowledge of technology, new ideas and experiences. Main goal is to create value that leaves a lasting impact on people's lives through the interactions with their products, services or environments. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Getzair.com

Freelance Artist
01.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Freelance photographer, designer and video maker.
  • Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
  • Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
  • Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
  • Managed team of photographers for special projects.
  • Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
  • Shot photographs in controlled lab, field, and remote environments.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
  • Produced videos according to client specifications, including desired length, style and pace.
  • Managed and archived media from location through post-production process.
  • Captured footage for variety of projects successfully, from corporate events to weddings.
  • Developed creative approaches to video production to create unique and engaging content.
  • Utilized compositing and computer-generated imagery to enhance videos.
  • Supported all aspects of creative production process, from ideation through distribution.
  • Collaborated with other production team members for successful completion of projects.

Chic Magazine

Multimedia Editor in Chief
03.2014 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Manage social media increasing flow of content and attracting more followers and active members implementing strategy for automated content
  • Developed and maintained pool of expert field sources.
  • Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements.
  • Oversaw, trained and developed writers and associates, assistants and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work.
  • Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
  • Developed publication website, blogs and social media presence.
  • Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
  • Established editorial direction and publication policies and procedures and monitored and maintained functional consistency.
  • Adhered to Associated Press and internal style guidelines, educating staff on standards.
  • Created of a website that can connect with all the social media and allows users to digitally access to magazine content
  • From scratch managed development and testing of an app that allows subscribers to get content automatically when a new issue was published and connects with social media and website
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase production efficiency.
  • Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
  • Also during my time in the corporation I started the production of a TV program related to all the content of the main magazine as well as recording and editing some of the videos of the Tv program
  • And all the image on the electronics area for the magazine plus producing a tv program.

El Horizonte Newspaper

Senior Journalist / Photo / Video
01.2013 - 03.2014

Job overview

  • Photojournalist was my starting point in the company participating in the coverage of the main news for the newspaper, from concerts to business to red news and everything that was necessary to get the information and content
  • Then I moved to a more creative area where I could explode my potential as a coeditor and chief of photography managing 15 photographers to cover all the needing content for the section
  • Also started to Coedit the Food section of the newspaper where I could dig into the culinary world and explore all the possibilities of food journalism.
  • Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.

Lomography

Regional Store Manager
07.2011 - 06.2012

Job overview

  • Brand management and publicity - Develop marketing campaigns for advertisement - Graphic Design to support the marketing - Organize workshops and events
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.

Freelancer

Freelance Photographer
07.2011 - 06.2012

Job overview

  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Collaborated with clients to create engaging photo albums.
  • Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
  • Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.

Grupo Reforma

Graphic Journalist
08.2011 - 05.2012

Job overview

  • Image retouching and post production for photography
  • Social and fashion portraits
  • Textile designs for silk printing and vinyl transfer
  • Branding, advertisement and editorial design.

D4 Reality

Teacher
03.2010 - 07.2011

Job overview

  • Write reports and take pictures of people for local social environment, followingthe rules and status of the newspaper that contains the section.

BPS

Teacher
04.2009 - 02.2010

Job overview

  • Photoshop (basic and advanced)
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Digital illustration with pen tablet
  • Digital photography
  • Global

Graphic Designer
01.2009 - 12.2009

Job overview

  • Advertisement, editorial design, pop up, product photography and web design.

BASH

Textile designer
01.2007 - 10.2007

Job overview

  • Design graphics using permitted images from Disney and other brands fortextile
  • Color separation and file preparation.

Education

Universidad Del Valle De Mexico
Monterrey, Mexico

Bachelor of Arts from Digital Arts
04.2008

University Overview

  • Professional Development: sustainable development
  • Theatre acting Member
  • Elected Captain of Photography

Skills

  • Social Media
  • Merchandising
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Manual Testing
  • Journalism
  • Conceptual Graphics
  • Mac OS X Proficient
  • Strong Multitasking Skills
  • Quality Assurance
  • Staff Recruiting
  • Keen Eye for Detail
  • Originality and Creativity

Certification

  • UX Design: 7 Implementation Planning
  • Influencing Others
  • UX Design: 6 Paper Prototyping
  • UX Design: 5 Creating Scenarios and Storyboards
  • UX Design: 4 Ideation
  • UX Foundations: Multidevice Design
  • UX Foundations: Prototyping
  • UX Design: 2 Analyzing User Data

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Freelance Artist
Getzair.com
01.2015 - Current
Multimedia Editor in Chief
Chic Magazine
03.2014 - 12.2014
Senior Journalist / Photo / Video
El Horizonte Newspaper
01.2013 - 03.2014
Graphic Journalist
Grupo Reforma
08.2011 - 05.2012
Regional Store Manager
Lomography
07.2011 - 06.2012
Freelance Photographer
Freelancer
07.2011 - 06.2012
Teacher
D4 Reality
03.2010 - 07.2011
Teacher
BPS
04.2009 - 02.2010
Graphic Designer
01.2009 - 12.2009
Textile designer
BASH
01.2007 - 10.2007
Universidad Del Valle De Mexico
Bachelor of Arts from Digital Arts
Gerardo De Osio