Jaylen Castillo
Chicago,IL
Summary
Job Title Team player consistently offering positive feedback and communicating with colleagues to meet deadlines. Highly organized and detailed assistant with talent for recognizing needs to achieve smooth photo sessions.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Photography Assistant
Urban Gateways
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Urban Gateways engages the youth in arts experiences and opportunities in an attempt to inspire creativity and impact social change
- Collaborated with lead photographer and art director to assist with shots and backdrop set up during photoshoots
- Contributed to the creative process by suggesting ideas for potential photoshoot concepts and themes
- Digitally edited photos using various applications such as Adobe photoshop and lightroom
- Worked with various photographers, capturing film and background footage for different projects
- Urban Gateways engages the youth in arts experiences and opportunities in an attempt to inspire creativity and impact social change
Intern
Urban Alliance
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Urban Alliance is a national workforce development organization that connects high school students to equitable, inclusive careers through paid work experiences, mentorship, and professional development
- Participating in year-long training in professional essential skills including communication, problem-solving, time-management, initiative, teamwork, and conflict resolution
- Urban Alliance is a national workforce development organization that connects high school students to equitable, inclusive careers through paid work experiences, mentorship, and professional development
Education
Student -
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL03.2025
High School - AP courses in English Language, Human Geography, U.S Government, 2-D Design, Dual Enrollment courses in English 101 and 102
Kenwood Academy
Chicago, IL05.2024
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem solving
- Strong work ethic
- Initiative
- Effective Communication
- Collaboration
- Microsoft Suite
- Adobe Suite
Timeline
Photography Assistant
Urban Gateways
06.2023 - 08.2023
Intern
Urban Alliance
09.2022 - 07.2023
Student -
Southern Illinois University
High School - AP courses in English Language, Human Geography, U.S Government, 2-D Design, Dual Enrollment courses in English 101 and 102
Kenwood Academy
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