Professional Photographer, seeking to utilize in-depth talents, skills and experience in a challenging assignment that provide opportunities for synergistic interaction with other creative individuals

  Outstanding strengths in designing framing at museum-quality levels; skillful in use of archival materials/processes, cutting mats manually, utilizing appropriate fabrics, hinging, shadow boxes and other crucial products and materials; exceptional visual and analytical skills with keen eye for aesthetics and quality

  Specialties include traditional wet Black/White film developing/printing/toning as well as custom color printing; knowledgeable in color management, ICC profiles, lighting, set-up and other technical/composition skills

  Utilize large-format Canon image PROGRAF IPF815 and Epson Stylus Pro 11880 inkjet printers, Durst Sigma and Nikon film scanners, Mac/PC platforms and digital capture photography employing Leaf Capture and Phase One software; equally capable in studio or on location

  Creative individual who takes pride in crafting work that reflects exceptional skills and vision while maintaining a clear focus on delivering products that meet/exceed expectations; capable of working independently or, utilizing interpersonal relationship development, communication and organization capabilities demonstrates strengths in serving as a strong, supportive contributor to team efforts

  Proficient in the use of Adobe Photoshop CS6, Lightroom 4, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

  Fluency in English and Italian

Freelance Photographer 2007 - Present

       Highly creative individual with particular strengths in capturing important moments on film; skilled in photo retouching and restoration.

Custom Framing Consultant/Custom Framer, Wade Maxx Art Gallery, New York, NY 2015 - Present

       In this concurrent assignment, develop state-of-the-art products for display in museums, galleries and private collections. Optimize customer experience by consistently delivering world-class service in promptly responding to inquiries and addressing concerns.

       Collaboratively interface with clientele in developing custom framing that includes computerized mat cutting and glass cutting, and mounting of products; equally capable of working independently or as a positive, contributing member of a team, with strengths in performing multiple tasks effectively/efficiently and meeting deadlines.

Custom Framing Designer, Yale, Brooklyn, NY 2012 - 2014

       Expertly provided counsel and advisement to artists as well as clients on the wide universe of custom framing possibilities; managed coordination of showroom orders with production scheduling, continually mitigated any problems/issues, and supervised production to ensure achievement of highest levels of accuracy and quality in alignment with customer requirements.

       Prepared images for use on company website, maintained current inventory of products and translated complex projects/data into visuals for media outreach use.

School Photographer, Lifetouch NSS, Farmingdale, NY 2007 - 2012

       On seasonal basis photographed underclassmen and high school seniors at public/private schools across all five New York boroughs; continually utilized expertise in use of digital photography, trained/supervised entry-level photographers and demonstrated exceptional work ethic and oral as well as written communication skills.

Custom Picture Framer, AC Moore/FPE Retail, Levittown & Hauppauge, NY 2003 - 2007

       Developed array of art/design concepts; performed expert joining, fitting, mat cutting, applying fillets/bevels, and shadow box fabrication, worked with textiles, stretched canvas and conserved/mounted such items as sports jerseys and valuable art pieces; assisted customers with framing-related needs and delivered high-quality work within designated timeframes, resulting in important positive customer satisfaction levels.

Briarcliffe College, Bethpage, NY, Associate of Science, Digital Photography, 2007

Custom Picture Framing Certification