PROFILE
Extensive experience of photographic coverage, editing and visual content production for Newspaper stories
Immense knowledge of news photography and visual journalism concepts
Operational knowledge of photographic and video equipment
6 years of experience with photo editing software and news production software
Ability to organize, handle and complete all given assignments, in a timely manner
Interact closely with reporters and editors on various news assignments, and daily tasks.
Bi-lingual. Very strong integrity, imagination, and listening skills cultivated and refined while serving as a copy aide, systems editor for the photo department, photographer, and as the assistant for the Visuals Editor for the Presentation Department.
Collaborative and resourceful problem solver with emphasis on team. Superior written, oral, and presentation skills. Routinely successful in the practical application of analytical and problem solving competencies.
EXPERIENCE
PHOTOGRAPHER, THE WASHINGTON POST, WASHINGTON, DC,
2011- 2016
Covered major news events like the 2011 Earthquake, 2012 Republican and Democratic Conventions, the 2013 Inauguration, the Navy Yard Shooting, and the Government Shutdown of 2013.
As a local photographer I covered local protests concerning immigration, Occupy DC, DC & VA elections, the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, 9/11 anniversaries as well as spot news, and breaking news.
As a Style section photographer I covered live music shows, and social events.
I also served as the In-house portrait photographer for the Newsroom, and for the company on various occasions.
ASSISTANT SYSTEM EDITOR FOR PHOTO DEPARTMENT, THE WASHINGTON POST, WASHINGTON, DC, 2008- 2016
Responsible for attaching staff & wire photos articles for publishing using Methode and other photo software like Photo Mechanic, Cyber Duck, and Dropbox. Train local & foreign reporters on using Photo software like Photo Mechanic and Photoshop for day-to-day assignments. Responsible for sending all photographer’s camera repair gear to the Nikon facility. Assist Photo Department with Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Feed.
Served as a translator-interpreter for the newsroom as well as for the Video department for interviews with a Colombian Massacre surviver, and the presidents of Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Scan negatives, and archive images to be used for news articles.
Scan and clean archive images for massive digitization project of the Washington Post photo archives.
VISUALS DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR, THE WASHINGTON POST, WASHINGTON, DC, 2008- 2014
Assist Visuals editor, and other department heads in day-to-day tasks such as:
Set up lunch meetings and regular meetings. Organize parties & events.
Gathered images and information for special projects: Every eBook up to date, Special Edition prints, and mobile apps. Fully manage the calendar for the Visuals Editor, and assist with other editor’s calendars. Work logistics, and administrative duties for the 2008 & 2013 Inaugurations.
and the 2012 National Conventions.
Arrange travel, hotels, and interview schedules for visual job candidates.
ASSISTANT SYSTEM EDITOR FOR PHOTO DEPARTMENT, THE WASHINGTON POST, WASHINGTON, DC, 2008- 2016
Responsible for attaching staff & wire photos articles for publishing using Methode and other photo software like Photo Mechanic, Cyber Duck, and Dropbox. Train local & foreign reporters on using Photo software like Photo Mechanic and Photoshop for day-to-day assignments. Responsible for sending all photographer’s camera repair gear to the Nikon facility. Assist Photo Department with Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Feed.
Served as a translator-interpreter for the newsroom as well as for the Video department for interviews with a Colombian Massacre surviver, and the presidents of Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Scan negatives, and archive images to be used for news articles.
Scan and clean archive images for massive digitization project of the Washington Post photo archives.
OF NOTE
The Washington Post was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for their Navy Yard shooting coverage, breaking news coverage I was a part of.
My photo work has been displayed at Foto Week DC
My editorial photography has been published by: The Washington Post, Express Newspaper, The New York Times, CNN, Yahoo News, Bloomberg News, The Huffington Post, Washingtonian Magazine, Vox, The Daily Beast, MSN, Telemundo, El Pregonero, El Universal Venezuela, MTVr3s, El Tiempo Latino, and Diario La Region in Venezuela.