Thomas Arthur Rivera
Oak Point,TX
Summary
Professional Photographer and Editor with over a decade of experience working with top photojournalist in the nation, including top sports, news and presidential photographers. Specializing in architectural photography and a highly proficient photo editor excellent at color corrections, cropping, and file management with speed and efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Photo Editor
Donald J Trump for President 24
06.2023 - Current
- Sole photo editor for all 10+ photographers during the campaign.
- Selected the best images, applied color and tonal corrections with precise cropping to make the greatest images possible for social media and print in real time as events happened.
- Organized folders and files on the master Dropbox of the campaign.
- Managed photo chain emails for every event.
Photo Editor
Grant Miller Photography
03.2022 - Current
- Photo editor for Grant Miller, President George W Bush’s Photographer including major conventions and several events at the Bush Center at SMU.
- HOSA and CERAweek convention editor for 3 years, traveling to Houston, photo editing up to 2000 images a day.
Photographer
Shoot2Sell Photography, Inc
11.2011 - 09.2024
- Photographing properties for residential realtors, apartment complexes and commercial buildings.
- Top magazine quality photography using high professional grade equipment including drone photograph.
- Over the past decade have demonstrated continued exemplary interpersonal skills and customer service when working with realtors and residents in their personal homes.
- One of the top requested photographers for the company, shooting up to 25 properties a week.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Art Photography - 08/2006 - 05/2011
University of North Texas
Denton, TX08/2004 - 05/2006
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXSkills
- Expert Adobe Lightroom proficiency
- Expert Adobe Photoshop proficiency
- Expert file management
- DSLR camera use
- Photo editing
- Creative photo manipulation
- Color correction expertise
- Social media
- Efficient workflow management
- Microsoft Office
Based in Dallas, willing to relocate
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Lead Bartender | 11/2011 to 06/2024
HD Liquid Catering | Addison, TX
- Lead Bartender for high end catering company that specializes in weddings and special events.
- Ensured that all aspects of the catering/bar needs are met and expectations are exceeded.
- Managed an onsite team of 2-5 bartenders and servers to exceed customer expectations at the event.
Timeline
Photo Editor
Donald J Trump for President 24
06.2023 - Current
Photo Editor
Grant Miller Photography
03.2022 - Current
Photographer
Shoot2Sell Photography, Inc
11.2011 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Art Photography - 08/2006 - 05/2011
University of North Texas
08/2004 - 05/2006
Texas A&M University
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