Emerson Granillo

Experience

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  EG Photography

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  Freelance Photographer

  Produce photo & video content; lead photographer of weddings, special events, portraits and product photography; managed video projects from conception to final edit, working with clients to ensure the highest qualityAdministrate all bookkeeping; determine project requirements and rates to establish competitive rates in the market; hired and trained team members to assist with projects as needed

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  RI Medical Bureau

  May 2004 - Jan 2008

  Lead Operator

  Trained new employees Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages. Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and accommodate requests. Answered calls in a timely matter and forwarded to appropriate parties. Responded to high-stress calls maintaining a professional and calm environment.

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  Wasabi Sushi Restaurant

  May 2011 - Nov 2012

  Server
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  Art Institute of Chicago

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2016

  Photography Equipment Circulation Manager

  Hired, scheduled, evaluated, and managed 27 employees; supervised and mentored teams to meet deadlines, and submissions to catalogue yearly department achievementsRestructured tracking and lending of equipment inventory of 800+ assetsCoordinated one state-of-the-art-photography studio for the photography department; introduced one shooting space for general community use Managed equipment functionality of 580 assets (DSLRs, Video Cameras, and Strobes)Planned travel, accommodations, and expenses for trade shows; researched latest technology at Consumer Electronic ShowsLiaison between five academic departments to create a process to ensure academic requirementsEstablished and developed two new partnerships with local businesses to provide turnkey solutions for cost reduce equipment repairs by 40%Led yearly training for the incoming graduate class of 14 photographers; providing one on one mentoring as needed Show less

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  Crate and Barrel

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  Production Assistant

  Produced weekly eCommerce photo shoots; scheduled weekly photographers, stylists, and assistantsPrepared and delivered bi-weekly payroll reports of 35 employees to accounting to maintain budgetSupervised relationships between internal and external vendors to manage work-flow; collaborated with art directors and marketing on shoots and projectsCoordinated one state-of-the-art-photography studio for the eCommerce team (net worth of $200,000+ of assets); established offset studio (net worth of $70,000+ of assets)Implemented database for 3200+ yearly assets; supervised offset location of 400+ seasonal assets to track project progressRegularly assessed production and time management to produce the best and most efficient number of shots per week Show less

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  CAMIBAart Gallery

  Aug 2017 - Apr 2019

  Gallery Associate

  Launched a second location with new programming (6 exhibitions, 6 artist talk); coordinated preparations, installations and deinstallations of 15 exhibitions leading to community engagement and sales Increased online brand awareness by 50%; launched 15 social media marketing campaigns via Facebook, Instagram, and email utilizing SCO, hashtags, and other social media trends leading to a 40% engagementMaintained daily operations and schedule of events; introduced affordable payment plan to increase sales and leads by %15Developed and implemented database to track $800,000+ net worth of assetsNegotiated vendor contracts and payment terms; coordinated contracts to ensure all exceptions are being met to the contractual agreements Show less

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  AIDS Action Committee

  Dec 2019 - Mar 2022

  Rental assistance coordinator
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  A thousand Cranes Production

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

  Videographer and Editor

  • Worked with Director to assemble raw images, and footage into a finished product for social media market and clients• Implemented creative and unique shots for special events/occasions• Performed video dubbing and video duplication

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  University of Michigan

  Jan 2022 - now

  Graduate Student Teaching as Instructor of Record