Sandra Sanchez
Lido Beach,NY
Summary
Results-driven Photo Producer and Visual Designer with a strong track record in managing and delivering compelling image concepts for high-volume digital platforms. Proven ability to enhance brand visibility through strategic visual storytelling, having collaborated with a top-ranked Fortune 500 company, a stock agency with 350K subscribers, and a tabloid magazine reaching an audience of 85 million annually. Core competencies include project management, creative direction, and digital content optimization. Committed to leveraging expertise in photography and design to drive impactful visual campaigns.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Photo Editor and Photographer
Sandra Sanchez Photography
Lido Beach, NY
03.2007 - Current
- Shoot and edit photography and artwork for magazines, publishers, and private clients. Collaborated closely with clients to understand their vision for each project.
- Plan and execute photo shoots. Manage all post-production, editing, and retouching.
- Created visual effects for photos utilizing advanced image editing techniques.
Photo Editor
Bank of America/Merrill Lynch
New York, NY
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Partner with external creative agencies to procure photography and art for senior editors and leadership across executive divisions.
- Edited, retouched, and sized images to ensure the visual branding remains consistent across Bank of America's digital media platforms.
- Collaborate with internal business and creative teams to produce visual stories and narratives about the company's products and services.
Assistant
Chelsea Psychology
New York, NY
11.2017 - 10.2020
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors, while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Simplified office operations through efficient scheduling of appointments, and coordination of case files. Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Provides administrative support to psychology staff members.
Project Manager
Intersections Inc
New York, NY
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Supervised six-member team servicing multiple departments across two locations. Cultivated a unique, vibrant, and energetic workplace culture.
- Design and implement office policies, and establish standards and procedures.
- Vendor management, including negotiating contracts.
- Met financial goals through budget preparation.
- Reconfigure office space and layout to meet ever-expanding personnel, and changing business needs.
- Recruit, select, and train employees.
- Planning and executing external company-wide events and parties.
Photo Editor
Shutterstock Inc.
New York, NY
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Approved images in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Maintained compliance with agency standards and grew the catalog of commercial image content.
- Managed copyright and release requirements, fraud detection, and trademark exceptions.
Photo Editor
Budget Travel Magazine
New York, NY
10.2005 - 05.2008
- Researched and selected photography and art for a monthly travel magazine.
- Collaborated with editors on feature stories. Sourced, licensed, and negotiated rates for stock images.
Photo Editor
Time Learning Ventures/Time For Kids
New York, NY
10.2000 - 07.2005
- Researched and edited all photography and art for the annual Time for Kids Almanac.
- Collaborated with editors and graphic designers to create unified visual stories for Time's educational textbooks and children's books. Negotiated rights for all images and artwork.
- Resolved digital imagery issues related to color balance, contrast, and sharpness in post-production.
Photo Editor
USA Network
New York, NY
06.1998 - 08.2000
- Directed photographers on set for all episodic coverage for the US Open, The Masters, and science fiction network programs.
- Edited all photo shoots for final use, negotiated photographer fees, managed project budgets, and contracts.
Photo Editor - Freelance
People Magazine
New York, NY
02.1997 - 04.1998
- Researched and edited photographic coverage for a high-volume, fast-paced, weekly tabloid magazine, while delivering high-quality imagery and caption information under strict deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
School of Visual Arts
New York, NYSkills
- Photo editing
- Adobe Lightroom Proficiency
- Professional Studio Lighting
- Project and post-production management
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Post-production
- Photo shoots
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Creative thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Adobe Photoshop
- Retouching, color correction, and resizing
- Social Media Management
- HD photography
- Visual design
- Customer service
- Video editing
- Verbal and written communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Metadata
- Image archiving
- Digital asset management
Affiliations
- Painting, Bike riding
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Photo Editor
Bank of America/Merrill Lynch
02.2021 - 09.2023
Assistant
Chelsea Psychology
11.2017 - 10.2020
Project Manager
Intersections Inc
08.2015 - 06.2016
Photo Editor
Shutterstock Inc.
06.2014 - 08.2015
Photo Editor and Photographer
Sandra Sanchez Photography
03.2007 - Current
Photo Editor
Budget Travel Magazine
10.2005 - 05.2008
Photo Editor
Time Learning Ventures/Time For Kids
10.2000 - 07.2005
Photo Editor
USA Network
06.1998 - 08.2000
Photo Editor - Freelance
People Magazine
02.1997 - 04.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
School of Visual Arts
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