Hi, I’m
Mardochee Lavalas
Brockton,MA
Summary
Skilled Photographer/Videographer with 10+ years of experience. Sets up and operates equipment, edits final videos and adds effects as well as professional photo retouching. Well-organized with disciplined approach and good time management skills. Enthusiastic about developing and realizing cohesive vision with each project.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LavalasArtBrockton, MA
Freelance Photographer/Videographer
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Edited raw footage in post-production to produce professional videos.
- Recorded 4+ camera angles simultaneously to capture dynamic shots.
- Assisted with setting up and breaking down equipment before and after shoots.
Good RootsHaverstraw, NY
Content Creator
04.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Applied current editing, photography, and videography tools to tell great stories.
- Created dynamic graphics and pieces to increase website and social media traffic.
- Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.
- Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
- Redesigned 20+ menu items to better communicate to customers.
Auction123Lakewood, NJ
Automotive Photographer
09.2020 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
- Upload and edit photos of inventory to be posted on various internal and external websites
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Printing documents and affixing them to vehicles
- Used computer and mobile software to store and retrieve data.
- Applied effective time management techniques to service 10+ dealerships.
Society Of The Arts (SOTA)Pomona , NY
Photographer/Videography Intern
03.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for over 10 projects.
- Adjusted focus, zoom and aperture to obtain desired shot effects.
- Liaised with directors and producers to achieve desired look and feel of scenes and subjects.
- Scheduled shoots, set up for filming and assisted with implementing logistics.
- Composed shots according to director specifications and instructions.
Education
Ramapo High SchoolSpring Valley, NY
High School Diploma
07.2007
The New England Institute of ArtBrookline, MA
No Degree from Photographic, Film, And Video Technology
Skills
- Project Collaboration
- Sony Cameras Proficient
- Adobe Systems Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Lighting Expertise
- Social Media Content Campaigns
- Promotional Video Development
- Critical Thinking
- YouTube Content
- Branding Content
- Managing Multiple Tasks
- Customer Relationship Management
Timeline
Content Creator
Good Roots
04.2021 - 07.2022
Photographer/Videography Intern
Society Of The Arts (SOTA)
03.2021 - 03.2022
Automotive Photographer
Auction123
09.2020 - 04.2022
Freelance Photographer/Videographer
LavalasArt
01.2017 - Current
Ramapo High School
High School Diploma
The New England Institute of Art
No Degree from Photographic, Film, And Video Technology