JUAN MARTINEZ
Denver,CO
Summary
Creative Photography Manager with deep understanding of visual storytelling and a knack for capturing compelling images. Known for high productivity levels and efficient task completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Specialize in digital editing, lighting techniques, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, contributing to successful project outcomes and enhanced team dynamics.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Photography Manager
Alta Vista Communication inc
EL PASO, TX
02.2001 - 02.2022
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Coordinated with editors and designers on the production of photos for print and digital media.
- Prepared presentations of completed work for review by senior management team members.
- Reviewed and approved photography projects to ensure that they conformed to all established standards.
- Managed budgets related to photography projects and monitored expenses to stay within allotted amounts.
- Organized photo shoots with clients, models, makeup artists, stylists, and other professionals as needed.
- Monitored industry news sources for updates related to legal issues surrounding the use of photographs such as copyright laws or licensing agreements.
- Created detailed reports outlining costs associated with each project along with recommendations for future improvements.
- Negotiated contracts with freelance photographers or agencies for specific assignments or long-term services.
- Maintained a library of digital images and provided access to staff members when needed.
- Provided direction and feedback to photographers during photo sessions to ensure desired results were achieved.
- Edited photos using Adobe Photoshop software to enhance quality or adjust size and formatting requirements.
- Designed lighting setups for both indoor and outdoor shoots according to client specifications.
- Researched current trends in photography techniques and technologies in order to keep up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Oversaw post-production processes such as retouching photos or creating special effects as required by clients.
- Assisted in hiring new photographers by conducting interviews, reviewing portfolios.
- Scheduled meetings with clients to discuss project objectives, timelines, deliverables, pricing.
- Developed creative concepts for photographic projects in collaboration with art directors.
- Tracked progress of ongoing projects against established benchmarks in order to identify potential delays or areas needing additional resources.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Attended trade shows and conferences related to the field of photography in order to network with peers or discover new technologies.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and calibrated for optimal performance at all times.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
URN
Chihuahua Mexico01-1993
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Positive Attitude
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Problem Resolution
- Financial Management
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Professionalism
- Art Direction
- Business Development
- Business Administration
Affiliations
- product development
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Certification
- Utep Photography El Paso Texas.
Websites
Timeline
Photography Manager
Alta Vista Communication inc
02.2001 - 02.2022
BBA - Business Administration
URN
- Utep Photography El Paso Texas.
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