Rodrigo Morales
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Highly trained candidate in the Visual Arts who is well versed in maintaining digital/analog processing equipment and inventories. Hard worker and collaborative individual with great people skills. Proven success in detail-oriented work and forward-thinking mindset.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Photography Technician
California State University Fullerton
2022.08 - Current
- Darkroom oversight: prepared daily batches of photo chemistry for film development and paper enlarging. Conducted maintenance on enlargers, safelights, and other darkroom equipment. Chemistry disposal according to EHS guidelines.
- Digital print lab oversight: replenished large format printers (Epson P9800/ P900 and Canon Pro-4100) with photo paper and ink. Conducted routine maintenance including nozzle cleaning, printer head alignment, and color calibration.
- Lighting studio oversight: managed individual scheduling for the campus lighting studio. Conducted maintenance on lighting equipment including changing strobe bulbs, wall mounted backdrops,
- Inventory management: ensuring optimal stock of darkroom chemistry, inkjet cartridges, inkjet photo paper, cameras, tripods, and miscellaneous equipment
- Training: personnel in equipment maintenance
- Student assistance: Provided supplemental help to students on best practices for film handling and development techniques, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Screen Print Digital Technician (remote)
Colourtrax
2021.01 - 2024.03
- Design preparation: Collaborate with design team to optimize artwork for screen printing in pursuit of a seamless execution and crisp print registration.
- Remote collaboration: Coordinated with other departments strictly through digital communication to ensure accurate and timely delivery of artwork.
Art Handler
A Blve Rose
2023.05 - 2024.01
- Art installation: Collaborated with curators and gallery owners to create visually appealing displays that showcased each individual piece effectively.
- Artwork management: Ensured timely delivery of artworks by coordinating logistics with transportation and artists.
- Communication: Create conductive communication with collectors, artists, and other professionals through customer service skills.
- Preserved artwork integrity through archival handling, packing, and transporting of various pieces for exhibitions and galleries. Developed custom packing solutions for delicate artworks, ensuring their protection during transport.
- De-installation: Participated in the de-installation process, safely removing artworks from display and preparing them for transport or storage.
Photography Lab Technician
Riverside City College
2019.08 - 2020.03
- Darkroom oversight: prepared daily batches of photo chemistry for film development and paper enlarging. Conducted maintenance on enlargers, safelights, and other darkroom equipment. Chemistry disposal according to EHS guidelines.
- Digital print lab oversight: replenished large format printers (Epson P9890) with photo paper and ink. Conducted routine maintenance including nozzle cleaning, printer head alignment, and color calibration.
- Inventory management: ensuring optimal stock of darkroom chemistry, inkjet cartridges, inkjet photo paper, cameras, tripods, and miscellaneous equipment
Education
B.F.A. - Creative Photography And Experimental Media
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2024
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA05.2022
Associate of Arts - History
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA05.2022
Associate of Arts - Humanities, Philosophy, And Arts
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA05.2022
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Studies
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA05.2022
Associate of Arts - American Studies
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Citrus Hill High School
Perris, CA05.2019
Skills
- Customer Service
- OSHA Compliance
- EHS Compliance
- Chemical Handling/ Preparation
- Large Format Inkjet Printer Operation/ Maintenance
- Darkroom Operations
- Lighting Studio Operations
- Knowledgeable with Camera technology (Analog/ Digital)
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Digital Media Production
- Art Installation
- Museum Archival Skills
Accomplishments
Exhibitions:
- 91 East, Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana CA ], 2024
- Reencuentros: Seeing You Again, Irvine Fine Arts Center Galleries, Irvine CA, 2024
- The Deep Cut, A Blve Rose, Riverside CA, 2024
- Stay a Little Longer, The Garcia Center for the Arts, San Bernardino CA, 2023
- Invasive Species, Fullerton Arboretum, Fullerton CA, 2023.
- The Deep Cut, All Eyes Gallery, San Bernardino CA, 2022.
- Riverside City College Honors Exhibition, Riverside City College Quad Gallery, Riverside CA, 2021
- Scenes Archive, Pain and Sugar Gallery, Riverside CA, 2021.
Public Art:
- The Things they Carry... 91 East, Fullerton Arboretum, Fullerton, CA, 2024
- Who Picks? Fullerton Arboretum, Fullerton, CA, 2023.
Publications:
- Reencuentros: Seeing You Again Explores Family Through the Lens of SoCal Photographers: Voice of OC, 2024
- Monochrome Memories: Lomography Magazine, 2022
- Cover artist: Curious Publishing V3. No.4, 2021
Timeline
Art Handler
A Blve Rose
2023.05 - 2024.01
Creative Photography Technician
California State University Fullerton
2022.08 - Current
Screen Print Digital Technician (remote)
Colourtrax
2021.01 - 2024.03
Photography Lab Technician
Riverside City College
2019.08 - 2020.03
B.F.A. - Creative Photography And Experimental Media
California State University - Fullerton
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Riverside City College
Associate of Arts - History
Riverside City College
Associate of Arts - Humanities, Philosophy, And Arts
Riverside City College
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Studies
Riverside City College
Associate of Arts - American Studies
Riverside City College
High School Diploma -
Citrus Hill High School
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