a.j . soto
Visual Art and Media Professional at Soto Visuals
visual communication education professional - adobe certified associate visual design specialist
experienced visual art professional educator 20 year working industry . skilled visual communication , design thinking , educational technology , visual art education . adobe certified associate visual design specialist
Soto Visuals
-work directly with both Commercial and Fine Art Clients providing them photography, video and digital services, everything from capture to manipulation and output.
Soto Visuals
Visual Art and Media Professional
Rock Hill School District
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rockhillschools
-Developed and teach cutting edge curriculum in Digital Art and Design for High School students
-Curriculum taught includes Graphic Design, Photography, Retouching, Animation, Motion Graphics, Video, Color Correction, Web and Interactive Design.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
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Digital Art and Design Teacher
Winthrop University
Introduce undergraduate students in Visual Communication, Digital Information Design and Mass Communication majors to the Design Principles, Creative Problem Solving, Design Tools, Attention to Detail, and Professionalism skills needed in industry.
Rock Hill, SC
Adjunct Professor
NASCAR
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nascar
-Assigned to post production output of footage and graphics to SD, HD, and digital file formats
-Used Final Cut Pro Studio and Adobe Premiere Pro to edit and output footage for advertising, televison and film
-Maintained a high level of accuracy under strict production deadlines
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Media Operator
School of Visual Arts
https://www.linkedin.com/company/svanyc
-Oversaw 5 Digital Photography Labs in the BFA Photography Department
-Maintained High-resolution capture and large format output equipment
-Assigned tasks and oversaw student work-study staff
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Digital Systems Specialist
School of Visual Arts
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-Developed and taught a customized and concise Digital Capture Workflow curriculum for undergraduates using advanced digital capture equipment and asset management software.
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Digital Capture and Lighting Workshop Instructor
School of Visual Arts
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-Managed eight professional Photo studios and student staff during evening hours
-Provided support for high end photographic capture and lighting equipment
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Studio Assistant
NYC Department of Education
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-Taught digital retouching, composition and photographic lighting to students
-Developed lessons for students to learn real-world skills and have a final portfolio
Boys and Girls Highschool, Brooklyn, NY
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Longterm Substitute Digital Art Teacher
SmartARTS Academy
-Setup and overaw the Digital Photography and Video lab for Academy
-Developed and taught a Graphic Design, Digital Photography and Video curriculum to middle school aged at risk youth in an after school environment
IS220, Brooklyn, NY
Graphic Design, Photography and Video Instructor
MacTribe Magazine
Photographed models and gadgets for the Fashion + Technology section "Techy Trendy"
Photographer
Poughkeepsie Journal
https://www.linkedin.com/company/poughkeepsie-journal
-Shot interior design, still life and environmental portraits for weekly lifestyle magazine section.
Contract Photographer
School Of Cinematic and Performing Arts
Assisted high school age students with conventional B/W printing, color digital photography and output, studio and location lighting.
New York, New York
Photography Teaching Assistant
Digital Lab Solutions
-Retouched fashion photographs of major clothing labels.
-Maintained color managed digital workflow for proper output.
New York, New York
Contract Retoucher/Color Management Specialist
Sang An Studio
-Assisted photographer image capture 
-Setup up lighting for studio and location sets
-Performed equipment repair and troubleshooting
-Studio, film and office organization
New York, New York
Photography Studio Assistant Intern
Camp Hillcroft
- Taught B/W photo fundamentals to middle school aged children 
- Created and executed appropriate lesson plans for projects at each age level
Billings, NY
Photography Teacher
Poughkeepsie Journal
https://www.linkedin.com/company/poughkeepsie-journal
-Covered news events in Hudson valley for the daily newspaper
-Worked and learned from award winning photographers
-Photographed for special feature pieces, business, and interviews
Poughkeepsie, NY
Intern Photographer
The Millbrook Roundtable
-Covered local sports events and teams
-Traveled with teams and covered competitions.
Millbrook, NY
Intern Sports Photographer
Master of Education - MEd
Learning Design and Technology
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Winthrop University
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Photography
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School of Visual Arts
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Associates of Applied Science
Photography
Mohawk Valley Community College-Utica Branch
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Adobe
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Adobe Certified Associate in Print & Digital Publication Using Adobe InDesign
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CITI Program, A Division of BRANY
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41021521
Social/Behavioral Research Course
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Adobe
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Adobe Certified Associate in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe
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Adobe Certified Associate in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro
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Adobe
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Adobe Certified Associate in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
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Phase One
Phase One / Capture One - Digital Capture assistant
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marena-camby-2a4806168
United States
Marena Camby
Staff Writer/Graphic Designer/Video Production Coordinator at Limestone University
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-racer-74b72397
Charlotte, NC
Brandon Racer
Merchandising Manager | Key Account Manager | Product Development | Strategy | Training | Financial Modeling |
https://za.linkedin.com/in/elke-haas-4820bb50
City of Johannesburg
Elke Haas
Learning Designer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/xinyuezuo
Los Angeles, CA
Xinyue Zuo
Ph.D Candidate in Education | UX Researcher
https://au.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-conicella-629583201
Sunshine Coast, QL
Kimberly Conicella
Instructional Design | Course and Content Creator | Founder of The Social Child - Journals for kids | Co-Owner of Flagship Espresso Bar
https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-koransky-96a91a117
Charlotte Metro
Megan Koransky
Instructional Design – Curriculum Development & Facilitation – Advanced Training Solutions – Technology Advocate
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sueclarkeid
Albany, NY
Sue Clarke Instructional Designer / eLearning Developer
Instructional Designer, eLearning Designer, Lover of Puzzles, Learning Enthusiast
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozmez
Charlotte, NC
Senay Ozmez M.Ed., CSM
Instructional Designer @Spectrum
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Waxhaw, NC
Sarah Young
eLearning Storyline Developer
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Cracow
Soniya Jaiswal
Instructional Designer | Elearning Developer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-rose-5513865a
Hamilton, OH
Rebecca Rose
Instructional Designer | Learning Experience Designer | Curriculum Development | Educator
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Southsea
Lorraine Greenspan
Instructional Designer, L&D professional
https://in.linkedin.com/in/lakshmiprasannamaddala
India
Lakshmi Prasanna M N
Instructional Designer| e-Learning Developer
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South Africa
Eloise (she/her) Laurence, MBA
Instructional Designer | Learning Experience Designer | eLearning Developer | Learning Content Curator | Edu-Curator
https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-salas-17487720b
The Colony, TX
Whitney Salas
Senior Instructional Designer
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Fort Washington, MD
Nicole Young, Instructional Designer- Online Learning
Instructional Designer | Instructor-led Trainer | eLearning Developer | Instructional Coach
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Kingston, NY
Anezka Sebek
Professor Emeritus
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Alethea Maguire
Graphic Design / Fine Art / Film Media Professor + Degree and Grant Writer at Berkeley College / Berkeley College Foundation
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A hardworking Latinx individual
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San Diego, CA
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Edinburg, TX
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Sales & Marketing Professional
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Miami, FL
AJ (Abraham Joseph) Soto
Problem solver / Solution creator
School of Visual Arts Alumni
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