Priscilla Mercedes EDUCATION
AWARDS AND HONORS
PROFESSIONAL WORK
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Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY BFA Cum Laude Media Arts/ Photography
May 2009
Outstanding Merit Award, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY Pratt Circle, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
May 2009 May 2009
Freelance Photographer 2007- Present Worked on photography projects with various oraganizations such as José Dueño Entertainment, Metro Magazine, The Brooklyn Museum, and The Brooklyn International Film Festival. Blancspot Media, New York, NY Oct.- Dec. 2010 Photography Editor Selected, cropped and optimized images in preparation for web publishing Collaborated with editors and writers to create alluring visuals to complement content Organized, managed and maintained database of digital image les Grafti 365, New York, NY Mar.- May 2010 Project Assistant Researched photography from both traditional and non-traditional photo sources from around the world Negotiated photographer’s fees, photo licensing and contracts Organized all les in preparation for printing Suza Scalora Photography, New York, NY Oct.- Dec. 2009 Studio Assistant and Online Marketing Manager Researched and explored emerging online media to increase the effectiveness of marketing and advertising Assisted in preparation for studio photography News-Drops.com, New York, NY Jan.- Sept. 2009 Photography Editor Photographed and wrote about news stories that focused on the creative scene in New York City Consulted on requirements for photo and video content
SKILLS
Complete uency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Final Cut Pro Ability to work with strobe and continuous lighting systems Ability to create compelling photographic or video assets on deadline Discerning eye for photo editing, cropping, and retouching Re-purpose existing video and photographic assets as required Strong organizational and time management skills Produce best-in-class work to win awards