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Photography Studio Manager Resume
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| Desired Industry: Advertising |
SpiderID: 9133 |
| Desired Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Date Posted: 10/9/2006 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 10/9/2006 |
| Desired Wage: 80.0000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
Mid-Level Management in Commercial Photography
and Digital Imaging
Innovative commercial photographer with 15+
years of experience in traditional and digital
workflow, color management proficiencies, and
post-production; has an eye for detail and the
ingenuity to successfully lead, train/coach, mentor,
and empower other photographers in improving
their quality of work. Expert within the advertising
community and is proficient in all aspects of
commercial photography and lighting. Possesses
the ability to construct sets for photo shoots and
understands the importance of keeping up with the
latest technological advances in photography,
software, and applications.
Areas of expertise include:
Client Relations Commercial Photography Creative
Lighting Techniques
Facility/Equipment Management Skills
Development/Mentoring Project Management
Digital Asset Management Studio Design/Layout
Digital Workflow
Experience:
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
• Introduced new photographic, digital, and lighting
techniques to reflect the most innovative trends in
photography.
• Reduced the rate of product returns by 4%
through improving the quality of Internet imaging.
• Instituted digital asset management by creating a
file transfer system and image library.
• Created a hi-end in-house digital still
photography studio to support the broadcast, print,
and interactive needs of ShopNBC.
• Led the utilization of digital still images for
broadcast campaigns by creating a pathway for
imagery to unify with interactive and print
campaigns.
• Provided equipment and lighting support for full
motion videos and digital still studios.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Commercial Photographer/Consultant 2006-
Present
Currently creating a start-up commercial
photography business, including a marketing
website. Provides consultation/expertise for start-
up commercial photography studios. Develops
complete business and marketing plans for studios.
Provides lighting and camera support; conducts
studio capabilities studies. Maintains prop
inventory. Manages budgets; ensures quality
control.
SHOP NBC
Design Director/Imaging 2004-2006
Trained, coached, mentored, and managed a team
of video and digital still photographers while
creating and establishing Shop NBC’s first in-house
digital still photography studio. Handled the
budget, space appropriations, equipment
procurement, and all staffing needs as well as led
numerous creative campaigns, including projects
based in imaging for print, broadcast, and web;
maintained inventory control on all props, design
elements, and styling aids. Researched imaging
techniques as well as trends to ensure photo
imaging remained up-to-date and current with
industry regulations while directing set
preparations for photo shoots.
• Saved the company considerably in monthly print
photography expenses by constructing a high-end
still studio, which has contributed to re-branding a
new and improved look for the company.
• Established a color management and digital
workflow by managing the calibration and use of all
digital devices in compliance with the International
Color Consortium.
• Improved departmental relations by providing still
photography in-house to support broadcast,
promotions, and print divisions.
• Led the imaging department in incorporating the
new re-branding strategies by integrating video,
print, and interactive photographers into the new
ShopNBC brand statement.
ANTHONY DE ANGELO
952-913-7771 • tob11@mac.com
www.deangelophotography.com
WORK EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED
THE HOME SHOPPING NETWORK
Senior Photographer 2001-2004
Incorporated high-end digital still photography and
post digital production within the product-imaging
department while shooting in various locations and
creating images for all print production materials.
Trained staff in digital photography and Adobe
Photoshop as well as produced imagery for Aprisa
Program/Server and on-air broadcast while
designing appropriate lighting to situations that
require mixed Kelvin, strobe, and video lighting.
• Shot video to produce B-roll for Home Shopping
Network’s “Today’s Special.”
• Played a key role in creating standards for all in-
house imagery by improving all product lighting
and the synergy of image and item graphic.
• Re-established the quality and use of digital still
images for broadcast by redesigning the post
digital
workflow process.
COLLIGNON JAROSZ PHOTOGRAPHY
Head Photographer/Manager 1987-2000
Supervised the creative, technical, and managerial
development of the leading Western New York
commercial studio for high clientele customers,
such as Fisher-Price Toys, MOOG, and Rich Food
Products, while serving as the art director on
various projects designing lighting approaches as
well as eye-catching imageries with special effects.
• Produced award-winning studio and location
photography with strengths in editorial, corporate,
executive portraiture, nature, travel, still life,
advertising, corporate industrial catalogs, and
annual reports.
• Built as well as manufactured props and sets.
• Developed extensive knowledge in digital
workflow utilizing Sinar CaptureShop, Fuji FinPix,
Nikon Capture, PhaseOne CaptureOne, Kodak, and
DCSPro software.
Education:
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS/
AFFILIATIONS
A.S., Commercial Photography and Photography/
Multi-Media, Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Awards: CSCA silver medal and 27 gold, silver, and
bronze awards for photographic and creative
excellence
in advertising
Additional Technical/Equipment Expertise: robotic
camera operation, TSM Robotic ACP camera system,
and Sony BVP E10 Digital Video; Ongoing training
for professional development, including classes and
workshops in design trends, commercial
photography, software, and tools
Additional Software: Windows and Macintosh OS;
MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and
Entourage; Adobe Creative Suite 2, including
Photoshop (Capture RAW), ImageReady, Bridge,
Acrobat Professional, Illustrator, and InDesign;
Adobe Lightroom
Affiliations:
American Society of Media Photographers
Nikon Professional Services
Professional Photographers of America
National Association of Photoshop Professionals
Additional Information:
Anthony De Angelo
Biography
As a veteran of commercial photography Anthony’s
achievements span across a spectrum of modern
imaging. He specializes in Corporate, Editorial,
Industrial, Food, Location, People, Architectural,
Lifestyle, and Special Effects photography. He
combines a solid base of conventional and technical
film photography with an expertise in state of the
art digital imaging technology. His grasp of digital
workflow and keen sense of color management are
second to none.
Anthony leveraged his diverse skills and
adaptability in successful roles throughout the
industry. His previous achievements at the Home
Shopping Network lead him to ShopNBC where as
the Director of Imaging; he made significant
contributions to the success and growth of the
company by mentoring and managing an
outstanding team of video and digital still
photographers. Anthony is credited for creating
Shop NBC’s first in house digital still photography
studio from the ground up, handling budget
considerations, space appropriation, equipment
procurement and staffing, numerous successful
campaigns, both print on air and web were a result
of collaborative efforts and broad based skills in the
advertising and retail industry.
Prior to his retail broadcast experience Anthony
spent 17 years as a commercial photographer at
Collignon Jarosz Ltd., a top studio located in
Western New York translating conceptualized ideas
into award winning imagery. Anthony is a pioneer
in creating outstanding imaging using such
techniques as split and selective diffusion, in
camera masking, Turbo filter, multiple exposure
overlays, light painting, Polaroid image/emulsion
transfers, and selective print diffusion.
Anthony’s approach incorporates a sense of
artistry, vision and commitment to the success of
both the team and the organization. He
understands the photographic and branding needs
of a company and builds a framework that supports
those needs in the short and long term.
Anthony’s approachable and enthusiastic demeanor
encourages strong client relationships, productive
mentorship of new personnel, as well as the respect
of his colleagues.
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