Martin Rodrigo Segura Gallardo
La Grange,IL
Summary
Experienced professional specializing in brand building for the fashion, art, and videography industries. Skilled in photography and advertising to create impactful campaigns. Dedicated to helping brands achieve their vision and reach their target audience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Dead Rose Society
Chicago, IL
06.2019 - Current
- Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images.
- Organize and store digital photographs, negatives, and prints in an orderly fashion.
- Develop film, print photos, and make digital copies of existing photos.
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Create portfolios for clients to showcase work.
- Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
- Conduct interviews with subjects of a photoshoot to ensure comfort level during the session.
- Advise on appropriate poses, props, and backgrounds for each shot taken.
- Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
- Research trends in photography styles to stay up-to-date with current technologies and practices.
- Compose creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
- Provide direction to models and subjects throughout photoshoots while capturing natural expressions.
- Assist in planning setup of shoots including location scouting.
- Collaborate with art directors, stylists, makeup artists as part of a team effort.
- Work closely with editors and designers to create desired effects in post production editing.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
- Cropped, manipulated, and performed color balance for final images.
- Set up lights, backdrops, and props for shoots and events.
Head Cashier
Zara
Oak Brook, IL
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Ensured all cashiers were trained in store policies and procedures, as well as safety protocols.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as counting money, balancing tills, and reconciling discrepancies.
- Assisted customers at checkout by providing excellent customer service and resolving any issues that arose.
- Provided guidance on difficult transactions or inquiries from customers regarding products or services offered in the store.
- Handled returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policy while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Developed creative solutions for reducing costs associated with managing the cashier staff.
- Coached employees on best practices for handling customer complaints quickly and effectively.
- Assisted other departments when needed by providing additional support during busy periods.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Art Director
Chicago Portfolio
Chicago, IL08-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Associates of Arts
Morton College
Cicero, IL12-2020
High School Diploma -
J. Sterling Morton East High School
Cicero, IL05-2018
Skills
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, and Illustrator
- Strong leadership, honed during high school coursework
- Fast Learner, team player, and proactive in taking initiative
- Customer Service Management
- Customer Relations
- Product Merchandising
- Customer Service
- Excellent workflow management
- Equipment Preparation
- Client Relations
- Fashion photography
- Night photography
- Branding management
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Head Cashier
Zara
03.2023 - 05.2024
Photographer
Dead Rose Society
06.2019 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Art Director
Chicago Portfolio
Some College (No Degree) - Associates of Arts
Morton College
High School Diploma -
J. Sterling Morton East High School
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