Executive Summary

Dynamic bilingual artist with more than 8 years of experience in photography, cinematography, videography, web and graphic design. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of design, photo, and video software with certifications. Extensive knowledge in several areas of technology and proven ability to utilize this expertise to solve issues within business settings. Hands-on leader with exceptional relationship-building skills. Willing to complete tasks and duties beyond immediate job requirements. Adaptable to fast-paced settings and adept at overcoming challenges. 

Education

University of California, Los Angeles 

Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography

2018 – Current

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Production

2015 – 2018

Experience


Television Academy Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
Cinematography Intern, Aug. – Sep. 2018

  • Shadow ASC Cinematographers on television sets at Warner Brothers, Manhattan Beach Studios, and CBS Studio Center
  • Coordinate light plots with directors of photography and gaffers and learn professional multiple camera set-ups, including Steadicams and dollies
  • Participate in all pre-production meetings with directors and producers and assist crew with all tasks as needed

Seventeen Fashion Experience/Pre-College Enrichment Program, Westcoast Connection, Los Angeles, CA
Trip Leader and Photographer, July 2017

  • Responsible for health and welfare of 34 students during 3-week fashion/pre-college program 
  • Supervised students during tours and meetings with executives, designers, and artists of leading fashion and retail companies
  • Photographed and filmed all student activities for dissemination to families and for use in Westcoast marketing materials

Studio 601, Gainesville, FL
Production Assistant, Aug. – Nov. 2017

  • Provide assistance as needed in production, including sound, lighting, camera, editing and post-production
  • Perform other duties as requested by management to ensure all necessary tasks are performed in a proficient manner that adheres to the quality expected from the company

Gainesville Fashion Week, Gainesville, FL
Photography Director and Model, Feb. 2017 – Nov. 2017

  • Direct and photograph multiple models to create visual content for magazines
  • Direct, contact, and coordinate photographers and videographers for event and studio shoots
  • Organize and monitor photo sharing among platforms and websites, and edit photos for publication

University of Florida Athletic Association, Gainesville, FL
Assistant Photographer, Apr. 2016 – Nov. 2017

  • Photograph UF athletic events, games, and players during games and in a studio setting
  • Import, edit, and transmit photos during games to media outlets so they can be instantaneously shared
  • Edit and organize thousands of photographs into a database so they can be easily accessed in response to photo requests from departments of the Association and media outlets

Tamara Dobry Visuals, South Florida and Los Angeles, CA
Freelance Photographer, Cinematographer, and Filmmaker, 2012 – Current

  • Photograph and film school and sporting events, concerts, receptions, individuals and families
  • Schedule and design photo and video shoots for clients in order to create and provide inspiring, captivating and meaningful content
  • Establish long-term relationships with clients which translates to referrals and repeat clients

Publications/Exhibitions

  • Fashion photography published in multiple publications of Home Magazine (June, Oct. and Dec. Issues), Feb. 2017 – Dec. 2018
  • Photography published by Seventeen Magazine for marketing content on Instagram, July 2017
  • Photography used by CNN in CNN Health documentary, Nov. 2016
  • Photography published in Tea Literary Magazine, Orange & Blue Magazine, UF newspaper Alligator, and on the WUFT News Instagram page, Aug. 2015 – 2017
  • Hosted a gallery displaying my portrait and landscape photography, Aug. 2016
  • Photography also exhibited in galleries in Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, and Gainesville, Florida, 2014 – 2017

Gainesville Fashion Week in Home Magazine, June Issue, 2017

Gainesville Fashion Week in Home Magazine, Dec./Jan. Issue, 2017-2018

CNN Health Documentary, Nov. 2016

Awards/Distinctions

  • Received the May Burton Award for Broadcast Production Excellence within the Telecommunication Department at UF, Apr. 2019
  • My film, I Remember, won 2nd place in the Narrative Category of the Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts, Feb. 2019
  • Wrote, directed, and shot a film that was awarded Best Film and Best Directing at Campus Movie Fest, Feb. 2018
  • Florida Academic Scholars, Bright Futures Scholarship, Aug. 2014 – Apr. 2019
  • Documentary placed 2nd in Sunshine State Awards for race/minority issues, July 2017
  • Selected out of thousands of applicants to be a member of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), Dec. 2016
  • Photography placed 3rd in NPPA’s Portrait/Illustration Category, Dec. 2016
  • Completed senior year of high school through the Early Admissions Program at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Aug. 2014 – May 2015
  • Honors Program and President’s List, FAU, Aug. 2014 – May 2015

Skills

  • Avid Media Composer
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Photo Mechanic
  • Fluent in Spanish and English
  • Adobe Creative Cloud 
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Flash
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Audition

References available upon request.

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