Eric Austin

Experience

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  Black Box Lab

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2006

  Lab Tech

  I provided handed printed color and black and white prints. Also I provided hand processing of B&W, E-6, C-41 film processes.

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  Booth Studio, Inc.

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2005

  Intern

  Booth Studio is a commercial photography studio in Sarasota, FL

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  LightWorks Photography Florida

  Feb 1998 - now

  Owner

  We are a full service photography studio that provides photo services for weddings, portratis and onsite event printing.

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  Modern Times Gallery

  Mar 2006 - May 2007

  Director of Operations / Giclée Department Head

  I was brought on staff at the beginning of build out. I was the onsite project manager for all build out including layout, design and equipment procurement of the giclée department. After build out was complete I managed day to day operations along with special events. I also worked hands on with all aspects of the giclée department along with training.

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  Peerless Studios

  Mar 2007 - Jul 2007

  Director of Operations / Head Photographer

  I was in charge of all studio operations and photography. I also oversaw the initial build out of the studios (2 portrait,1 automotive and all client areas), all equipment purchasing, website design and building, all printed advertising materials and customer presentations. As head photographer I handled all photography, the hiring of models and assistants, and managing of interns. Show less

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  Ambitrans Medical Transport

  Apr 2008 - now

  EMT-B

  I have been a EMT-B on a ALS, BLS, and NICU ambulance. I have also served as a Field Training Officer.

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  Artfinity

  Feb 2010 - now

  Operations Manager

  I am in charge of work flow management. My duties included artwork photography, color correction, final output, custom framing and customer relations and sales. During my time at Artfinity I have been instrumental in updating the photography equipment and workflow polices, adding additional printing services, updating printing equipment and services, updating website, and helping with the setup of the art gallery and custom framing divisions.

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  Reef Medics Foundation

  Mar 2015 - now

  President / Co-Founder

  We are a non-profit foundation promoting the elimination of and education about protecting our reefs including the invasive Lionfish. We also provide scholarships for children in marine related fields.