Alec Turner

Alec Turner

Technical Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Photography Manager / Event Technologist

  • Education

    • Long Island University -C.W. Post Campus

      1993 - 1996
      Computer Science
    • Art & Design High School

      1989 - 1993
      Diploma Architechture

      Activities and Societies: Arm Wrestling Team, Flag Football Team

    • Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY)

      1996 - 1999
      Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

      Joined Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated

  • Experience

    • Robert Half Technology

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1995
      Technical Consultant

      Client: Banklink Inc. / Position: Temp to Perm Telephone Escalation SupportClient: United Nations / Position: Temp Emergency Website Support to International DirectorClient: RotoRooter / Position: Temp GPS Program Implementation Support

    • Banklink Inc

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2002
      Senior Customer Service Agent / Web Services Creator

      Handled 2nd and 3rd level escalation calls and recorded data pertaining to customer calls for proprietary software system. Photography/Video/graphic design odd jobs and special projects. Responsible for company-wide video project played at corporate retreat and on website.

    • NEC Security

      Jan 2004 - Nov 2009
      Security Supervisor

      My threat assessment & resolution abilities often neutralized issues before things could escalate. I've managed variable size teams of up to 20 bodyguards for event & location security to witness, intercede, document, and report back all necessary security protocols ensuring the safe execution of events, and corporate functions and political galas that have serviced up to 2000 people at a time. I was on duty for a Hillary Clinton campaign stop during her first presidential run in 2007. I have successfully interfaced with NYPD, Secret Service, CEO's, Celebrities, Politicians, DJ's, artists, helicopter moms, kids, coaches, girl scout troops, thieves, gang bangers, and drug dealers during the execution of my duties at NEC. The takeaway here is I speak most peoples' "language" and folks generally "get me". This is a HUGE asset in both internal and external communications. I have also been a keynote speaker at mandatory company training sessions. Show less

    • TFP.NYC

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2018
      Freelance Photographer / Videographer

      Professional Freelance Fashion & Family Photography weekend warrior. I lead a group of creatives that I train virtually and mentor. Responsible for multiple publishings around the United States also the Bahamas, Australia, Jamaica & Brazil.

    • Continental Studios NY

      Jan 2008 - now

      Manages all aspects of pre-production, production and post-production.Sources and presents production budgets and schedules, and addresses production-related questions for internal and external clients.Provides input for owners about vendor & employee selection process.Remains current on photographic industry and technological trends. Identifies potential legal issues and talent gaps.Lead & monitor all in-house, and field studio operations from a photography perspective. Developed numerous workflows in tough times that have streamlined costs, identified talent gaps. Eliminated waste and minimized man-hours for complex projects. Increased output quality, clarity & consistency organization-wide.Other duties are: Maintaining all photography equipment, supplies and managing the studio relationship with external vendors. Set exposure standards and color accuracy targets. DAM -naming, categorizing, and organization of digital assets on multiple servers. Create and refine photography reference guides and set error resolution/prevention techniques. Promote internal knowledge sharing in a way that makes our artists & photographers accountable.Continued photography-systems related duties include: daily retouching work-approvals, photographer acquisition, coaching, training, work delegation, systems-backup, server maintenance & security, painting & grip rigging, set-building, studio equipment maintenance, purchasing, budgeting, process analysis, shooting, editing, support-personnel development & end-customer conflict-resolution via tech support & customer support escalation. Show less

      • Photography Manager

        Jul 2011 - now
      • Senior Photo Lab Technician

        Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
    • Mix Masters LLC

      Jul 2020 - now
      AV Engineer/Installer

      On-call AV Troubleshooter on retainer for events, bars, churches, nightclubs. Pulling cable, purchasing and installing computer, video, audio, and remote networking equipment. Operating 360 video platform, providing Live Stream production & technical support. Installing & programming lightshows via DMX for Special event & wedding support. Editing Event videos.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PPA Active Member

      PPA - Professional Photographers of America
      Jan 2017
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alec Turner
      Charter Member of Rho Epsilon Sigma Chapter Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Mar 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Defensive Coordinator - Bayside Raiders Youth Football Organization

      Issued by New York City Youth Football League on Mar 2001
      New York City Youth Football LeagueAssociated with Alec Turner