Josue Monterroso
Los Angeles ,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Photography Lab Technician
California Institute of the Arts
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to improve efficiency and prevent cross-contamination of chemicals.
- Assisted the Lab Technician in maintaining and teaching fellow peers with different equipment; such as digital and analog film cameras, light kits, scanning kits, and darkroom printing equipment.
- Helped and learned on how to maintain a safe and efficient darkroom printing environment.
- Learned how to maintain and problem solve when a piece of equipment is not working in the intending way.
- Communicated effectively with different colleagues and student peers.
- Knows how to effectively and safely mix Black and White developing and printing chemicals, as well as color chemicals for developing and manage a chromogenic print machine.
Gallery Assistant
California Institute of the Arts
09.2024 - Current
- Enhanced artist install and de-install experience by providing knowledgeable and friendly assistance when artists curated and put work in the different gallery places.
- Contributed to a welcoming environment for students and faculty by maintaining clean and organized gallery spaces.
- Helped maintain the different galleries at CalArts in good shape so that artists would feel proud to display work.
- Communicated efficiently and respectfully even when different artists installing where not so respectful.
- Worked as a team with a supervisor and fellow co-worker to tackle multiple tasks and obstacles at the same time.
Return Specialist
Look Optic
08.2022 - Current
- Unloaded, inspected, and stored damaged and returned products.
- Collaborated with team members to facilitate returns quickly and provide outstanding customer service.
- Adhered to company safety guidelines to minimize warehouse accidents.
- Distributed returned merchandise to appropriate store departments or palletized for liquidation.
- Increased productivity through streamlined processes and system efficiency.
- Managed returns inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and proper disposal or restocking of items.
- Coordinated with shipping department to expedite the return process, enhancing overall customer experience.
- Led training sessions for new employees on proper returns procedures, fostering a consistent approach across the team.
- Identified opportunities to enhance the customer experience by providing feedback on product design, packaging, and shipping methods.
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
- Reduced process inconsistencies and effectively trained team members on best practices and protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography And Media
California Institute of The Arts
Santa Clarita05-2028
High School Diploma -
Geffen Academy At UCLA
Westwood, CA06-2024
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Adobe photoshop proficiency
- Studio lighting setup
- Digital printing
- Negative scanning
- Film processing
- Darkroom expertise
- Photographic chemistry
- Camera operation
- Deadline oriented
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Certification
- Have been First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification in the past - American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Knows the basic on emergency care.
- California Driver's License
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Photography Lab Technician
California Institute of the Arts
09.2024 - Current
Gallery Assistant
California Institute of the Arts
09.2024 - Current
Return Specialist
Look Optic
08.2022 - Current
- Have been First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification in the past - American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Knows the basic on emergency care.
- California Driver's License
Bachelor of Arts - Photography And Media
California Institute of The Arts
High School Diploma -
Geffen Academy At UCLA
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