Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Websites
https://lowrynakamuraphoto.com/
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Lowry Nakamura

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Photographer and Graphic Designer

Self-employeed
01.2008 - Current
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Conducted pre-production meetings with clients to set expectations and create a shared vision for the final product, ensuring successful outcomes.
  • Mentored aspiring photographers by sharing expert knowledge in composition techniques and equipment use.
  • Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.

Project Designer

Walters & Wolf
11.2022 - 02.2024
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive design/engineering drawings, utilizing AutoDesk Revit software.
  • Worked closely with Project Coordinator and Engineers to ensure that the drawings accurately represent the vision and specifications of the project.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure deadlines were met, accurate drawings and 3d models were published onto Bim 360.
  • Ensured that weekly ordering deadlines were met.
  • Optimized material selection for enhanced durability, aesthetics, and costeffectiveness.

Photography Lab Technician

Mike's Camera
09.2016 - 05.2018
  • Reduced waste by implementing inventory control systems for photographic materials and supplies.
  • Accepted and completed in-person and online orders for photographs and photo merchandise.
  • Assisted in marketing efforts by producing visually appealing promotional materials showcasing the lab''s capabilities.
  • Updated tags, displays and signage for special promotions.
  • Individualized customer consultations. Assist for hour long sessions editing photos, videos or creating graphics when needed.
  • Taught intro to Photoshop to groups of students who wanted to learn the basics of photo editing.

Gallery Assistant

Santa Fe Clay
05.2015 - 01.2016
  • Assisted in Art Sales to patrons and clients of the gallery. These sales took place through conversation with gallery visitors, cold calls as well as digital placement of artworks in the residence of potential buyers.
  • Graphic Design for gallery. I would set up mailers for gallery openings. Email blasts for promotional material. I also managed company website adding new acquisitions and maintaining the sites pages.
  • I was responsible for clerical duties involving inventory management of the galleries collection and new acquisitions. I created inventory sheets in Microsoft Excel for office supplies and collaborated with the shipping manager on any sales that needed to be shipped to clients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art Studio

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
12.2012

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Photo editing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Architectural drafting
  • Concept Development
  • HTML and CSS
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Creative artistic vision
  • Digital design
  • Adobe Lightroom

https://lowrynakamuraphoto.com/

Showcase of photography work.

Timeline

Project Designer

Walters & Wolf
11.2022 - 02.2024

Photography Lab Technician

Mike's Camera
09.2016 - 05.2018

Gallery Assistant

Santa Fe Clay
05.2015 - 01.2016

Freelance Photographer and Graphic Designer

Self-employeed
01.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art Studio

University of New Mexico
Lowry Nakamura