Jess Vincent
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Resourceful Photographer/Graphic Designer offering expertise in creativity, problem-solving, organization, and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Creative Specialist/Photographer
VSP
06.2016 - Current
- Worked between two team, Operations and Digital Media Services to help produce images, videos, and web collateral and engagement web pages.
- Lead photographer for company headshots, photography campaigns, and assisted with video production of recorded studio, virtual, and live events.
Photo Retoucher/Graphic Designer
Volt Workforce Solutions
06.2015 - 06.2016
- As a contractor for Volt, I was hired by VSP to handle photo retouching which then lead to graphic design work in the creative specialist department.
Production Artist/Graphic Designer/Photographer/Web Developer
Peerless Printers
04.2012 - 09.2013
- I was the sole production artist that handled all the pre-production artwork, client graphic design, photography, and web development needs.
Graphic Designer/Photographer/Developer Programmer
Certified Ad Services/Speck Media Inc.
04.2010 - 04.2012
- Worked as a lead designer and developer of interactive PDFs to collect data to fill content on ads from customers to streamline the production of artwork for the web-presses.
31R/25Q Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator
US Army Reserve
02.2002 - 02.2010
- The Army trained me in the basics then I entered the Signal Corp. as a 31R Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator to operate and maintain the equipment for communications for the whole company.
Production Artist/Graphic Designer
Minuteman Press
02.2009 - 01.2010
- Sole graphic artist and designer at the Fresno location while I operated and maintained customer care, copy machines, and designs of customer's printable collateral.
Senior Graphic Designer
Surdell And Partners
10.2008 - 02.2009
- Lead designer for layouts and structure of catalog and print materials.
Production Artist/Graphic Designer
Iguana Visual Communications
07.2003 - 06.2008
- I was the sole production artist that handled all the pre-production artwork, client graphic design, photography, and web development needs.
Graphic Designer/Photographer
Aulterra International
05.2001 - 01.2002
- Sole creative in charge of all collateral and product photography needs for print and web.
Graphic Designer
Ambassador Programs, Inc.
10.2000 - 05.2001
- Worked with several team members to produce the advertising collateral and production material for the coming year.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Fresno City College
Fresno, CANo Degree - Computer Office Assistant
Barclay College
Fresno, CAGED -
Mclane High School
Fresno, CA04.1991
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Quality Assurance
- Expert in Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficient in Capture One
- Time management
- Project management
- Training and development
- Attention to detail
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Decision making
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning
- Creative thinking
- Industry knowledge
- Customer service
- Technical expertise
- Budget management
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Project Planning
- Conflict resolution
- Logistics Coordination
- Analytical Thinking
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Machinery Maintenance
- Team leadership
- Shot Composition
- Client Relations
- Adobe Photoshop
- Strong Compositional Skills
- Digital Design
- Digital Enhancements
- Image Archiving
- Retouching and Color Correction
- Equipment Preparation
- Strong Exposure Techniques
- Visual Design
- Photo Editing
- Video Editing
- Image Manipulation
- Digital File Creation
- Project Management
- Photo Products
- Stock Photography
- Adobe Illustrator
- Food Photography
- Digital Photography
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Creative Artistic Vision
- Darkroom Film Development
- Composition
- Lighting Mastery
- Strong Portfolio
- Time Management
- Digital Asset Management
- Visual Storytelling
- Advanced Camera Skills
- Adaptability
- Location Scouting
- Color Theory Knowledge
- Composition Techniques
- Image Editing Expertise
- Photography Equipment Maintenance
- Post-Processing Proficiency
- Model Direction
- Creative Vision
- Collaborative Attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Studio Management
- Problem Solving
- Image Editing
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Photo Shoots
- Creative Thinking
- Photography and Videography
- Equipment Maintenance
- Workload Management
- Color Correction
- Photo Processing
- Equipment Setup
- Exposure Techniques
- Camera Setup
- Commercial Photography
- Digital Image Creation
- Workflow Management
- Client Scheduling
- Creative Lighting
- Team Training
- Quality Assessment
- Expert problem-solving
- Process improvement
- Performance monitoring
- Quantitative Skills
Timeline
Senior Creative Specialist/Photographer
VSP
06.2016 - Current
Photo Retoucher/Graphic Designer
Volt Workforce Solutions
06.2015 - 06.2016
Production Artist/Graphic Designer/Photographer/Web Developer
Peerless Printers
04.2012 - 09.2013
Graphic Designer/Photographer/Developer Programmer
Certified Ad Services/Speck Media Inc.
04.2010 - 04.2012
Production Artist/Graphic Designer
Minuteman Press
02.2009 - 01.2010
Senior Graphic Designer
Surdell And Partners
10.2008 - 02.2009
Production Artist/Graphic Designer
Iguana Visual Communications
07.2003 - 06.2008
31R/25Q Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator
US Army Reserve
02.2002 - 02.2010
Graphic Designer/Photographer
Aulterra International
05.2001 - 01.2002
Graphic Designer
Ambassador Programs, Inc.
10.2000 - 05.2001
No Degree - General Studies
Fresno City College
No Degree - Computer Office Assistant
Barclay College
GED -
Mclane High School