EXPERIENCE:
Art/Freelance 2009 - present
Photographer and Retoucher
• Collaborates with editorial teams to further collective objectives
• Experience on set shooting music video stills
• Portfolio: www.alberto.la
Artist 2013 - present
• Group Exhibitions:
Confessions of a Generation, Y Not? (August, 2013), Thomas P. Kelly Art Gallery at LMU
(A curatorial collaboration by the LMU Curatorial Studies Seminar)
You Must First Invent the Universe: A Drawing Exhibition (October, 2013),
Thomas P. Kelly Art Gallery at LMU
Stampd (contemporary luxury clothing and accessories brand) Oct. - Dec. 2014
Photography Intern
• Shot product and lifestyle photos used for social media and online store (Stampd.com)
• Demonstrated sharp attention to detail and organization in setting up photoshoots
• Expedited production workflow and optimized shooting conditions
• Efficiently met crucial deadlines in fast-paced team environment
The Los Angeles Loyolan; Los Angeles, CA 2011 - 2012
Graphic Designer
• Collaborated with editors to communicate stories visually and make compelling spreads
• Continually found ways to improve the overall aesthetic of the newspaper
• Prioritized work to consistently meet strict deadlines
• Attended the National College Media Conference in New York
• Built and led design team, delegating work to interns
Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott‚ LLP; McAllen, TX 2009 - 2010
Researcher
• Worked with attorneys in collecting delinquent property taxes
• Maintained sharp organization in investigating and cataloguing multiple taxpayer accounts
• Facilitated the litigation process by presenting classified research to attorneys
• Was authorized to access and utilize complex databases containing confidential information
Valley Vibe Magazine; McAllen, TX 2009
Founder/President, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Writer
• Designed and developed overall layout and theme
• Engaged and influenced the South Texas community by bringing together local culture, art,
events, and distinguished members of society
• Consulted with clients to visualize and design print advertisements
• Produced bi-monthly issues, each circulated at 5,000 copies and distributed
throughout the Rio Grande Valley and South Padre Island
EDUCATION:
Loyola Marymount University (May 2014); Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Business Administration, emphasis in Entrepreneurship
Minor: Studio Arts, emphasis in Photography
GPA: 3.30
ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
National Young Leaders Conference; Washington D.C. 2009
• Participated in debates and presentations
• Expanded leadership skills
McAllen Memorial High School Photography Club; McAllen, TX 2009
President
• Led group meetings, organized student art exhibition, and demonstrated skilled camera work
National Hispanic Institute; Rio Grande Valley 2007
• Participated in extemporaneous speaking and won third place in national competition
SKILLS:
Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Lightroom, Wacom Pad, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft excel, currently learning Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premiere Pro, concise communicator, team motivator, keen organization skills, bilingual (English and Spanish), research skills, high creativity level, innovative problem solver