Sam Bodenstein

Experience

• 

  Best Buy

  Oct 2013 - Jul 2017

  Advanced Repair Agent - Geek Squad

  - Consult clients with repair options for both Mac and Windows computers to find the solution that best fits their needs. - Perform advanced repairs on Mac and Windows computers, including repairs to software and hardware, to restore functionality, and improve the clients user experience.

• 

  Indiana University Bloomington

  Sept 2014 - May 2017

  Photography Lab Monitor

  - Troubleshoot and repair issues with Mac computers, Epson Stylus Pro printers, and Epson and Nikon scanners to ensure proper functionality.- Assist students with basic to advanced printing practices in digital and darkroom processes in order to complete class assignments.- Maintenance and upkeep including calibrating monitors, ordering ink, and updating software allowing approximately 100 students access to a professional working environment.

• 

  International Center of Photography

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Digital Photography Lab Intern

  - Trained on using advanced Flextight/Hasselblad/Imacon film scanners in order to assist students and faculty on proper use to achieve best results.- Regularly updated and tested Adobe programs in each lab to ensure proper functionality for all to use. - Served as TA for the school's Studio Lighting course, including operating strobe and continuous lighting.

• 

  International Center of Photography

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Digital Media Lab Assistant
• 

  Blink

  May 2018 - Jul 2024

  Managed project and onboarding operations for a team of 50+ photo editors, data analysts, and researchers to deliver high-impact projects, with efficient and scalable processes from start to finish.Led high-volume live curation and fast-paced quality control for live events with global viewership like the World Cup, Olympics, Paralympics, Superbowl, and the Oscars, which generated 500+ million global impressions.Scoped to provide headshots for all political candidates in the 2022 US Elections, and acquired vetted candidate images via wire agencies, individual photographers, and direct outreach to candidates.Owned the remote onboarding and off-boarding processes of staff at all team global locations. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Mar 2020 - Jul 2024

  • Photo Editor

    May 2018 - Mar 2020
• 

  Virtusa

  Sept 2024 - now

  Project Manager