DeRivas Photography

ABOUT US

DERIVAS PHOTOGRAPHY HAS BEEN SERVING THE NATION, AND OTHER COUNTRIES FOR OVER 12 YEARS. WE ARE SPECIALIZE IN A WIDE RANGE OF CREATIVE, AND HIGH IMPACTING PHOTOGRAPHY. DERIVAS PHOTOGRAPHY WAS ESTABLISHED IN THE SUMMER OF 1998 IN A SMALL AGRICULTURE CITY KNOWN AS SUNNYSIDE WASHINGTON. DURING THAT TIME FRAME THE BUSINESS WAS KNOWN AS MOMENTOUS PHOTOGRAPHY DEDICATING IT'S SELF TO SENIOR CLASS PORTRAITS. IN 2000 A MOVE TO THE EAST COAST INFLUENCED A CHANGE IN THE BUSINESS. FASHION AND GLAMOUR MADE AN IMPACT TO THE BUSINESS, CREATING WHAT IS NOW KNOWN AS DERIVAS PHOTOGRAPHY.

OUR COMPANY IS A STRONG SUPPORTER OF OUR ARTISTIC COMMUNITY, SO WE DO ALL POSSIBLE TO HELP THOSE IN NEED OF ADVISE, AND TRAINING. WE ALSO OFFER TFP SERVICES FOR THOSE WHO MEET OUR SPECIFICATIONS.

PROFESSIONAL RESUME

A highly talented and creative photographer with background in graphics, makeup artistry, and fashion

Summary of Qualification

• Bilingual-fluent in both English and Spanish.

• Proficient in commercial, private photography, coordinating photo shoots and exhibitions.

• Skilled in portraiture, conceptual, fashion, glamour, artistic, and event photography.

• Highly knowledgeable and creative with a true eye for detail.

• Highly skilled with Adobe Photoshop CS5, Lightroom, and Aperture.

• Team leader with proven ability to train, motivate and supervise others to achieve established goals.

• Skilled in improving customer retention levels within highly competitive markets.

• Able to make difficult decisions in stressful situations.

Experience

Photographer/Owner DeRivas LLC. 1998-Present

• 12 years of experience in the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of art, photography, and graphics.

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

• Improved sales by 200% in 3 months by applying new marketing strategies to include: providing free services to build a better working relationship with the community, and increase workflow and productivity.

• Determine project requirements, and arrange all proper equipment and supplies. Coordinate with videographer, makeup artist, and other professionals as necessary

• Adjust, modify, and rework photos using digital and computer manipulation applications.

• Proficient at using Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Aperture, Windows 7, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard.

Education

• U.S. Marine Corps Specialized Training: Hazmat, Explosive Ordinance Handling, Combat Operations, Motor Pool Dispatch, Communications, Leadership, Anti-Terrorism, Truck Driving, Bus Operator, Accounting, Counseling, Information Security, Networking, Computer Programming and Repair, Administration.

• Central Texas College 1 Semester in Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Criminal Court Procedures.

• Mira Costa College 1 Semester in Film Photography, and Illustration.

• Valley Quality Homes Apprentice to Certified Plumber

• Sunnyside High School Technical Program Drafting 1-2, Carpentry

• Non Accredited Programs Business Management and Leadership Seminars, and Several Advanced Photography Seminars

Photography / Computer Skills

• Photo Retouching

• Advertising Design

• Photoshop

• Illustration

• Film Processing

• Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher, and Power Point

• Aperture

• Lightroom

• Raw Processing

• Printing

• Windows 7, and Mac OS X Leopard

• Programming

• Computer Repair