PHOTO / DESIGN EXPERIENCE
APPLE Cupertino, CA: Software Image Quality Engineer, Aug 2024 – Present
Image Quality, Creativity Apps
CUYANA San Francisco, CA: Senior Retoucher, Jun 2021 – Aug 2024
Oversee retouching for all Cuyana e-commerce and campaign/lifestyle photography.
Ensure image deadlines are met and products can launch on time in order to maximize revenue.
Communicate and collaborate with different departments on routine and special projects in order to keep image post-production running smoothly and efficiently.
Use CaptureOne and Adobe Photoshop to process, retouch and export on-model and still life images for both web and print materials, making sure Cuyana’s brand standards are upheld and products are represented accurately.
Manage retouching, color and proofing for seasonal print catalog.
Lead a team of two in-house retouchers, implementing processes and using actions to maintain consistent look and quality.
ANN INC. New York, NY: Associate Manager, Photo Post-Production, Apr 2020 – Jun 2021
Managed editorial post-production processes for Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Factory, Loft, and Loft Outlet Stores (print and digital).
Sourced retouchers for editorial shoots with considerations to shoot type and budget.
Coordinated product color matching to samples.
Provided retouchers with necessary image files and specifications, as well as feedback from multiple parties in the company.
Ensured schedules are realistic and deadlines are met.
Released final files and FPOs to cross functional teams.
VS+COMPANY New York, NY: Retoucher, Apr 2016 – Apr 2020
Used Adobe Photoshop CC to retouch editorial, advertising, and fine art photography.
Used CaptureOne to edit, process and manage RAW files.
Proofed imagery on Epson SureColor p5000 printers.
IHEARTRADIO New York, NY: Senior Marketing Designer, Aug 2014 – Dec 2014
Designed logos, branding, display ads, emails and other digital materials for marketing department.
Worked with UX to concept and design rich media ad units and mobile apps for advertisers.
Researched and edited photography for print and online materials.
SAATCHI + SAATCHI New York, NY: Art Director, Jan 2013 – Aug 2014
Worked with copywriter to strategize and design emails, microsites, banners and digital newsletters to promote
Toyota vehicles, campaigns and incentives.
Researched and created original artwork and graphics for digital marketing.
CREATETHE GROUP New York, NY: Designer, Director of Design Services, Feb 2007 – Dec 2012
Worked with creative director, clients, and independently to design digital materials for top fashion and beauty websites, including NARS and David Yurman.
Designed from wireframes and best UX practices.
Managed Production + Design Services Department, including post-production of still life and on model imagery for in house photo studio
Used CMS to upload and manage images.
FOOD EXPERIENCE
FOOD + WINE MAGAZINE New York, NY: Food Department Intern, Oct 2015 – Present
Assist Food Department with daily tasks, including sending out recipe agreements, InCopy document updates, coordinating with test kitchen and photo department to ensure recipes are shot correctly.
Research restaurants, trends, and new food products for food editors.
Pitch, research and compose blog posts for foodandwine.com.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINE New York, NY: Test Kitchen Intern, Jun 2015 – Aug 2015
Tested recipes to appear in Good Housekeeping Magazine.
Researched, composed, and shot photos for blog posts on Goodhousekeeping.com.
Found swipe and assisted food stylist for photoshoots.
Shopped and prepped ingredients for recipes, assisted in general kitchen maintenence.
REYNARD RESTAURANT, WYTHE HOTEL Brooklyn, NY: Kitchen Cook, Mar 2015 – May 2015
Worked Garde Manger Station for evening shifts.
FREELANCE WORK
RETOUCHING + POST-PRODUCTION Liz Clayman, Eric Vitale, Columbia Records.
PHOTOGRAPHY Golden Suits, Careful, Minor History, Don't Worry Baby, PIECE, Mama Gyro.
GRAPHIC DESIGN Daruma Capital Management, Planet of the Vapes.
FOOD STYLIST ASSISTING Susan Spungen, Alison Attenborough, Jill Santopietro.
RECIPE DEVELOPMENT Delish.com, Ancolie.
AWARDS / PRESS / EXHIBITIONS
Silver Stevie Award for Outbound Marketing Program of the Year, 2014.
W³ Gold Award for Email Marketing (Automotive), 2013.
Design work featured on Behance Web Design Served, August 25, 2013.
Photographic Spread in Unified Field Journal, Volume 1, 2012.
New York Photo Awards First Interim Prize, 2009.
EDUCATION
INSTITUTE OF CULINARY EDUCATION New York, NY: Degree in Culinary Arts.
INTERNATIONAL WINE CENTER New York, NY: WSET Levels 1 and 2 Certificates in Wine and Spirits.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY New York, NY: BA Urban Design + Architecture Studies, Minors: Studio Art + Art History, Graduated Cum Laude.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Mac + PC literate, Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, InDesign CC, Lightroom CC, CaptureOne, Office, Keynote
OTHER SKILLS
Speak Spanish and English, Conversational German, Digital Photography, Studio Photography.