Juan Labreche
Nagum Permaculture
Albuquerque,NM
13
years of professional experience
Resourceful professional with extensive experience in photojournalism and documentary photography, complemented by knowledge in automotive, construction, and farming industries. Skilled in executing technically challenging tasks with precision while fostering creativity and ingenuity. Committed to maintaining high ethical standards and contributing to team growth through increasing responsibilities.
Work History
Lead Bike Mechanic & Instructor
2 Years 11 Months- Deliver bike mechanics and safety presentations in both English and Spanish, repair bicycles, lead or assist during bicycle rides, lead or assist during bike clinics. Plan special events, attend planning meetings both internally and with program partners, establish and maintain communication with program partners, occasionally conduct work that requires overnight accommodations in other locations in New Mexico and generally helps support the program.
- The Santa Fe New Mexican
- The University of New Mexico Health Science Center
- Asian American Journalism Association
- The CJ Project
- Agencia EFE
- The Albuquerque Free Press
- The Associated Press
- The Albuquerque Journal
- Esquire Magazine
- Rich Clarkson Photos
- NCAA Photos
- The New Mexico Compass
- Amarok Productions (Set photography)
- University of New Mexico
- Combat Sports Club
- Origami Mag
- Enchanted Pop-Up
Photo Editor
- Uphold ethics of journalism
- Cooperate and collaborate with desk editors to prioritize visual needs of stories and articles while meeting strict deadlines
- Create photo requests for stories and allocate corresponding assignments to freelance photographers
- Edit and tone photos for print
- Write cutlines for each photo to be printed
- Manage online photo content
Farmhand
10 Years 8 Months- Operate complex machinery such as tractors, rototillers, bailers, rakes, levelers and sickles
- Utilize organizational and technical skills to ensure that all machinery is properly maintained and ready for use at appropriate times throughout the growing and off season
- Feed animals, provide fresh straw and hay, ensuring well-being of all the animals on the farm
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of plant growth stages, weed and insect identification to maintain plot quality
Farm Supervisor
1 Year- Make sure all processes are being completed
- Ensure all product meets quality
- Secure farm property
- Open the farm and assess tasks to be completed for the day
- Delegate tasks to employees
- Operate complex machinery such as: backhoes, bobcats, skid steers, telehandlers, fork lifts, tractors, rototillers, bailers, rakes, levelers and sickles
- Utilize organizational and technical skills to ensure that all machinery is properly maintained and ready for use at appropriate times throughout the growing and off season
- Demonstrate basic and advanced knowledge of plant growth stages, weed and insect identification to maintain product quality
Photojournalism Contributor
3 Years- Uphold ethics of journalism
- Investigate and report on local issues while providing relevant photographic imagery on deadline
- Cooperate and collaborate with desk editors to prioritize visual needs of stories and articles
- Complete long-term, investigative stories with accompanying multimedia
- Make photos to enhance copy
Field Photographer/Photography Guide
3 Months- Create comprehensive photographic record of company’s individual tourism groups
- Approach the acquisition of record for tourism groups in a documentary photography manner
- Compile and transmit photos for daily web galleries on deadlines
- Make photos to specifically suit company’s marketing needs
- Seasonal Position
Photojournalism Intern
4 Months- Uphold ethics of journalism
- Complete long-term, investigative stories with accompanying multimedia while meeting deadline
- Make photos to enhance copy
- Create multimedia stories to be published as web content
Education
B.A. - Multimedia Journalism
- Studied Photography
Skills
Spanish fluency
Heavy machinery operation
Experience in horticulture and crop cultivation
Bicycle maintenance
Bicycle maintenance knowledge
Safety presentation skills
DSLR and film photography
Awards/Workshops/Volunteer work
- City of Albuquerque/Albuquerque Heading Home Housing First Project
- 68th CPOY Award of Excellence: Interpretive Eye
- First Place: Photo Series, 2012 New Mexico Press Association Awards
- 67th CPOY Semi-Finalist: Sports Action
- 2013 Sports Shooter Academy X participant
- 2012 Run for the Cure official photographer
Timeline
Lead Bike Mechanic & Instructor
Center of Southwest Culture Inc.
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Farm Supervisor
Manzano Partners LLC
10.2021 - 10.2022Read More
Farmhand
Nagum Permaculture
01.2016 - CurrentRead More
Field Photographer/Photography Guide
Rustic Pathways
05.2014 - 08.2014Read More
Photojournalism Contributor
The Albuquerque Free Press
04.2014 - 04.2017Read More
Photojournalism Intern
The Chicago Reporter
05.2013 - 09.2013Read More
Photo Editor
The Daily Lobo
04.2011 Read More
University of Leeds
from Studied Photography
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Freelance Clients
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University of New Mexico
B.A. from Multimedia Journalism
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