Valeria Moreno
Freelance Photographer
Richmond,VA
Summary
Creative and motivated with progressive career experience creating valuable network ties through sales/marketing + art production. Known for strengths in visual artistic conceptualization through photography and videography.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Artist
Photographer
, VA
04.2020 - Current
- Created photographic material for social media platforms of remodeled kitchen and bathrooms by J&M Tile.
- Contributed artwork to print and online issues of magazines such as Lithium Mag, Mid-Heaven Magazine, and UniquelyAligned.
Art Production and Photographic Design Intern and
Isla De Las Palmas
Richmond, Virginia
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Involved in design and production of photo and poetry book.
- Collaborated in research, design, and logistical planning of photography exhibition in Puerto Rico.
- Responsible for design and production of comprehensive website focusing on Puerto Rican identity and future.
- Tasked to do recruitment for artists/poets/writers to collaborate by a deadline, WIX web design, audio editing, networking, etc.
Intern
Artemis Gallery
Richmond, VA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted in hosting gallery shows for First Fridays, improved organization and process to exhibit emerging artists’ work.
- Assisted in press coverage through social media with promotional flyers to events and purchases in art gallery.
- Other roles: social media marketing manager, graphic design, artist recruiting + press-release coordinator.
Sales Associate
Levi's Outlet Store
Woodbridge, VA
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 08.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
Visual Art Creation
Photographic editing
Web Design
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Creative Cloud understanding
Photography composition
Digital imagery
Graphic design
Adaptability
Fluent in Spanish
Lightroom
Accomplishments
- Featured artwork for an article in “Lithium Magazine" an online + print zine for young people everywhere in 2020.
- Recognized in i-D magazine for being shortlisted for the Palm* Studios Photo Prize in 2020.
- Interviewed by Digital Photography Review for my recognition in Palm* Studio Photo Prize.
- Awarded recognition as a Top 20 finalist for the “Palm* Studios Photo Prize” in 2020.
- Featured in an artist spotlight on Fifth Wheel Press' online space.
- Collaborated with artists to be a part of Darkside Collective's online exhibition Femme Fatale in 2020.
- Featured work in the print issue "DON’T BE A STRANGER” by “Lithium Magazine an online+print issue for young adults in 2020.
- Featured work for the fall issue of Amendment Literary Art Journal in 2020.
- Built a relationship with Boomer Gallery to showcase piece for What is Art? Exhibition in April 2021.
Timeline
Art Production and Photographic Design Intern and
Isla De Las Palmas
08.2020 - 05.2021
Freelance Artist
Photographer
04.2020 - Current
Intern
Artemis Gallery
09.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2018 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
Levi's Outlet Store
09.2016 - 08.2018