Giancarlo Zappala

• Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
• Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
• Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
• Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.

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• Archived photographs on computers and servers.
• Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
• Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
• Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
• Handled cameras operating at several thousand frames per second.
• Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
• Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
• Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
• Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
• Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
• Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
• Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
• Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.

• Greeted visitors, answered questions and assisted with individual needs or requests.
• Assisted with event coordination and on-site support.
• Helped with natural disaster cleanup and assisted with restoration tasks after incidents.
• Supported on location building teams with the church department by completing tasks such as framing, drywall nailing and painting new houses for the homeless.
• Helped the animals, local puppies and kittens provided food and cleaning of the animals while on project.
• Assisted with special events or programs.
• Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
• Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.

• Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
• Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.