J. Alexander Piccone
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Diverse work experience and applicable skills. Focused Assistant Store Manager known for creating stunning merchandise displays and improving revenue for location. Offering exemplary writing and oral communication skills.
Punctual Production Assistant with expertise in managing extras, supporting film crews and finding effective solutions to problems. Creative professional remains calm and composed in all types of situations. Promotes positive attitude, great people skills and self-motivation.
Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Experienced with controls and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Photographer/Video Production Assistant
AJ Lovewins, Producer, Director, Photographer
San Rafael, CA
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Assisted photographer with 4-5 shoots per month
Photographer/Production Assistant
Avalon Creative Group
Oakland, CA
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Reviewed film and gave suggestions about flow, quality and other issues.
- Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Delivered assistance to office and production functions using Adobe Lightroom to provide innovative production stills.
- Captured, edited and delivered all on set production Stills.
Assistant Store Manager
IT'SUGAR
Denver, CO
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Denver High School
Denver, CO06.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology And Writing
Naropa University
Boulder, COSome College (No Degree) - Psychology, Photography, Film
College of Marin
Greenbrae, CACurrent Student - Film And Video Production
California College of The Arts
San Francisco, CASkills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Creative Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Service-Oriented
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Complaint Resolution
- Verbal and Written Communication
- POS Systems and Ordering Platforms
- Efficient and Detail-Oriented
- Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Photographer/Production Assistant
Avalon Creative Group
10.2020 - 03.2021
Assistant Photographer/Video Production Assistant
AJ Lovewins, Producer, Director, Photographer
09.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Store Manager
IT'SUGAR
01.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
University of Denver High School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology And Writing
Naropa University
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology, Photography, Film
College of Marin
Current Student - Film And Video Production
California College of The Arts