Vera Lentz
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Cruz Roja Lima Peru, excelling in analytical problem-solving and supportive interpersonal skills. As a Photojournalism Professor, I fostered engaging learning environments, enhancing student success. Adept at delivering high-quality photography under tight deadlines, I consistently align with client visions while maintaining exceptional service excellence.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. I speak three languages fluently, English, German and Spanish. Am applying to join the Crew at Trader Joe's, I love the store concept and would love to be a part of the Crew. Working as a photojournalist I am accustomed to carrying weight. Will take the hours which are most needed.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Three Stories With Photographs and Text
Cruz Roja Lima Peru
Lima, Peru South America
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Professor of Photojournalism
Universidad Peruanan De Ciencias Aplicadas. UPC
LIMA, Peru, South America
08.2013 - 12.2022
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussions with students.
- Created a dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and using techniques to track student participation.
- Developed innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and success rates.
Photographer
Black Star Publishing
New York, NY
06.1988 - 03.2010
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management and operating under internal conflict circumstances, terrorism, and drug trafficking areas.( Time Mag, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and others )
- Achieved consistent quality in challenging lighting conditions, utilizing expert knowledge of lighting equipment and techniques.
- Captured high-quality images for editorial and commercial projects, ensuring alignment with client vision
- Maintained state-of-the-art photographic equipment, maximizing image quality and consistency across projects.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots for my own stories.
- I did stories for American, as well as international magazines and newspapers in Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Central America.
- Freelanced as well for the Associated Press, Reuters, and Bloomberg as a photojournalist.
- I embarked on personal photographic projects, which I am now editing into book form, centering on human rights in situations of conflict.
Education
No Degree - PHOTOGRPAHY - JOURNALISM AND CORPORATE
Parson School of Design
New York, NY01-1981
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Thie College
Greeenville, Pennsylvania03-1973
Skills
- Supportive interpersonal skills
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Service excellence
- Analytical problem-solving
Timeline
Three Stories With Photographs and Text
Cruz Roja Lima Peru
01.2025 - 05.2025
Professor of Photojournalism
Universidad Peruanan De Ciencias Aplicadas. UPC
08.2013 - 12.2022
Photographer
Black Star Publishing
06.1988 - 03.2010
No Degree - PHOTOGRPAHY - JOURNALISM AND CORPORATE
Parson School of Design
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Thie College