Photographer
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Photographer

MIGUEL ANGEL CASTRO
Tempe, AZ | ------------ | ------------
SUMMARY
Multi-talented Bilingual multimedia specialist with a focus on Video Production and Photography. Committed to providing creative, and team driven solutions to meet project and deliverable deadlines.Recognized for creating attention grabbing multi-media visuals across the western United States..
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JAN 2018-CURRENT
Lead/Videographer/Photographer , JUNE + CO LLC, Phoenix, AZ
— Provide day of event coverage through photography and film.
— Lead editor.
— Manages invoicing for project deliverables.
— Books talent and shoot dates to ensure deadlines are met.
— Adheres to timelines to provide proofs, contact sheets and design deliverable
— Provides the utmost professional, effective and streamlined administrative support. Driven to
continually learn, develop and excel.
— Uses Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite, After Effects, Final Cut Pro and other video
editing software to produce client content.
JAN 2012-CURRENT
Creative Director , HALO Movement Collective, Phoenix, AZ
— Developed, implemented and managed all branding packages including: logo creation, print materials such as programs, brochures and promotional material.
— Works with the Board of Directors to gather and define visual scopes and requirements for managing multiple event/performance marketing milestones.
— Manages all phases of development and creative direction of content production for new merchandise development, conceptualizing set designs, marketing packages, and show visual content.
— Schedules and executes photo and film shoots for creative content to be used in print, social media and website.
— Coordinates content and periodic updates to the company website, and manages all social media channels.
— Uses Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite, After Effects, Final Cut Pro and other video editing software to produce content for print and online media.

MAY 2019 – JAN 2020
Content Development Specialist/Executive Assistant
AZ Dance Medicine Specialists, Phoenix, AZ
— Developed, creative design for collateral such as display, marketing packages, including print materials brochures, banners, signs and promotional media.
— Worked with the CEO to define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones for multiple project deliverables.
— Managed all phases of content development and design and production.
— Used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite, After Effects, Final Cut Pro and other video
editing software to produce content for print and online media.
— Directed production on all video collateral.
AUGUST 2017 - MAY 2019
Production Manager , KTRNA Activewear, Phoenix, AZ
— Worked with the CEO’s define the brand identity and indentify company demographic to deliver high quality advertisement campaigns.
— Managed all phases of campaign production including casting calls, direction for photo and film shoots.
— Scheduled and executed photo and film shoots for creative content to be used in print, social media and website.
— Coordinated model calls and directed creative content.
— Provided customer service support and assisted in social media management.
— Used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite, After Effects, Final Cut Pro and other video
editing software to produce content for print and online media.
AUGUST 2013-Dec 2015
Head of Visuals and Merchandise Branding , Celebrity Competitions, Phoenix, AZ
— Worked with CEO and Artistic director to define brand experience and target clients.
— Identified company voice and branding standards to create strategically curated campaigns.
— Worked with CEO and Artistic director to curate a touring pop-up shop experience.
— Managed all phases of campaign production including casting calls, direction for photo and film shoots.
— Scheduled and executed photo and film shoots for creative content to be used in print, social media and
website.
— Coordinated model calls and directed creative content.
— Used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite, After Effects, Final Cut Pro and other video editing
software to produce content for print and online media.

VOLUNTEER WORK
JAN 2010– CURRENT
Dancer/Assistant Choreographer, Scorpius Dance Theater, Phoenix, AZ SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft office software including but not limited to Outlook, Excel and WordProcessing. Proficient in Adobe Suite, graphic design, photography, videography, social media management, website maintenance, content creation. Contract negotiation + drafting, payroll, purchasing, event planning and management, data entry, excel spreadsheets, event staffing, tour management,
Fluent in English and Spanish.
EDUCATION
GRAD YEAR
Arizona, State University
BFA, Dance Education, GPA 3.69 Magna Cum Laude