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TEAR-N TAN

tearn.tan@gmail.com / tearntan.com / tearntanfiles.com / 917.628.1465 / New York, NY

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Photo Editor Specializing in Correcting, Compositing, and Manipulating Images. Experienced in Content Management and Digital Asset Management Systems.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Proven ability to expedite the sales of time sensitive material to clients.
Accountable, strong organizational skills with thorough execution.
Adobe programs Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, and Illustrator. Social Media platforms Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Pages, and LinkedIn. Blogging platforms WordPress, Tumblr, and Squarespace. Microsoft Office programs Word, Excel, and Outlook. iPad Pro art apps Procreate, Autodesk Sketchbook, and ArtRage. Other programs include Photo Mechanic, FTP, Cloud-based File Transfer, and Google Docs.

EXPERIENCE

INSTAR IMAGES (Merged with Insight New and Features, Inc) New York, NY (2011-2018)
Celebrity Entertainment and News Photo Editor

    Edited, captioned, keyworded, created photo galleries, distributed photos to agency’s partners and clients (including AMI Inc, Bauer Publishing, UK’s Associated Newspapers) in a high-pressure environment.
    Enhanced images by cropping, color and exposure correcting, creating pull-ups, collaging assets for client’s immediate usage.
    Assisted sales team with quick delivery of images to clients.
    Implemented follow-up communication procedure with sales team on pending matters thus finalizing sales on exclusive material.
    Provided in-depth instructions of pending work during a server failure, thus expediting backlog and streamlining workflow during transition of editors.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

PHOTOLIBRARY New York, NY
Photo Editing Assistant/Content Management Coordinator

    Processed over 2000 images/month by keywording, content managing, and digital asset managing high resolution commercial and editorial images for usage and distribution to worldwide clients, international partners, and inclusion into agency’s picture library.
    Expedited sales and increased production of images for agency’s picture library by supporting editing, sales, international, and accounting departments via photo research, release acquisitions, and logistics.

EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, New York, NY

ABOUT ME

    Recipient of the Presidential Service Award by New York Cares in 2014 for serving over 165 hours of volunteer work in computer and job training aide, employment search assistance, and children and youth services.
    Enjoys Painting, Drawing, Experimental Baking of Coffee-Infused Baked Goods.