EXPERIENCE

Senior Digital Retoucher

• One of two retouchers selected for retention during merger with shootdigital
• Prepared files for other retouchers; packaged projects in an accessible way to facilitate timely completion

 

shootdigital            November 2012-September 2015            New York, NY

Senior Digital Retoucher

• Managed quality control; reviewed, evaluated, and corrected all files prior to submission to clients
• Demonstrated ability to effectively tackle unusually challenging projects

 

Bloomingdale’s, Inc.            January 2010-October 2012            New York, NY

Digital Retoucher

• High volume retouching, produced up to 80 images a day of on-figure PDP
• Designated as exclusive retoucher and sole manager for the Home Division web image assets

 

Catchlight Digital            September 2007-February 2008            New York, NY

Digital Retoucher

• Independently handled projects with minimal direction from client
• Successfully interpreted client’s vision through use of self-directed research

 

Freelance Experience            March 2008-Present            New York, NY

High-End Digital Retoucher

• Diverse array of clients ranging from large firms to independent artists

 

EXCEPTIONAL PHOTOSHOP RETOUCHING

• Precise skin cleanup without removing natural and essential textures
• Skilled reshaping of figures and features to achieve maximum aesthetic effect while preserving believability
• Comprehensive understanding of advanced selection techniques and modifiers
• Expertise in color theory and color correction, matching to prints, products, reference files, and swatches
• Masterful selection and application of blending modes to groups, layers, and tools
• Advanced compositing of complex elements, including figures, objects, and environments
• Maintain an expeditious workflow by utilizing actions, batch processes, and custom hotkeys
• Achieve a superior rate of client satisfaction by providing a customized approach for each project
• Efficiently handle multiple projects per day, maintaining focus and continuity

 

• Founded NYC Professional Digital Retouchers in 2012 and stayed on as organizer/leader. This group meets monthly and helps members advance through their careers by passing on expert knowledge and encouraging networking with others in their field.
• Created company mentoring and training program at shootdigital for junior level employees. Developed retouching procedure guides which included step-by-step instructions for the sequence of actions and tools to be used to achieve the best result, as well as a detailed overview of the company’s digital infrastructure.
• Entrusted with assessing retouching employment tests to screen potential employees at shootdigital.
• Invited to do a demonstration at Adorama on high-end beauty retouching; presented seminar in August 2015.

 

CLIENTS

EDUCATION

   Pratt Institute            Fall 2003-Fall 2007            Brooklyn, NY

• BFA: Photography; Graduated Summa Cum Laude
• Art History Minor
• Concentration in Art Education – Drawing & Painting Core