Gary Mazrek
Digital Technician (Freelance) · Nordstromrack | Hautelook
Santa Monica, CA
In My Own Words
Creative professional looking to grow within a company. I have a well rounded set of skills and experiences that allow me to adapt to many environments, projects, and solution-related tasks.
Work Experience
Digital Technician (Freelance)
Nordstromrack | Hautelook2017 – Present
• Point of contact between on set team, Production and Photo Studio for all communication. • Reference FileMaker Pro and Excel OTS/PO documentation to ensure the accuracy of sample count, image naming, and folder naming. • Perform image naming, selection, cropping, centering, rotating, color correction, and processing for the samples assigned by the studio scheduling team. • Partner with stylist team to ensure correct on set image selection, and with stylist management team for image reselection or sample reshoots when needed. • Assist photographer in set building and tear down. • Contribute to the ongoing development of the digital tech team by offering creative, innovative, and data-based solutions. • Proficiency in Mac OS X, Phase One Capture One, Adobe Photoshop and Bridge, Slack, Microsoft Excel and Outlook, Canon Cameras, and Profoto Studio Equipment. • Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills. • Ability to meet timelines.
Casting Assistant
CastPartner2017 – 2017
• Maintained phone and e-mail contact with clients to address their concerns. • Created project breakdowns to post on Casting Networks. • Collaborated with model agents to facilitate talent packages, negotiate rates, and confirm availability. • Managed photo studio for live, in-house castings: capturing photographs and video of talent. • Managed talent sign in: information forms, slates, maintaining flow of 200-250 applicants. • Uploaded and edited down photographs of talent for client presentations.
Assistant (Temp)
Ford Models LA2016 – 2016
• Primary responsibility was organizing data for easy access and later use. • Created spreadsheet that analyzed the agency earnings, client-by-client. • Coordinated model travel arrangements for out of state projects • Answered phones, recorded and transcribed meeting notes. • Organized and recorded progress on project objectives to ensure timetables were met. • Worked closely with new face models (men's board) to increase their understanding of the industry and areas of improvement for success. • Professionally retouched test photos for the men’s and women’s boards. • Photographed model digitals to be used on the Ford Models website. • Transitioned model portfolios from hard copy versions to a digital PDF for iPad. • Digitized 5000 documents from 1996 onward. • Coordinated model travel arrangements for out of state projects • Answered phones, recorded and transcribed meeting notes. • Organized and recorded progress on project objectives to ensure timetables were met.
Purchasing Manager / Customer Service
Kodak L.E.D. Lighting2015 – 2016
• Fielded customer calls/e-mails and provided information relevant to their orders. • Provided technical support to customers on products. • Processed exchanges on defective products to resolve customer issues. • Exceptional Quickbooks knowledge was required. • Ensured the production schedule of items needed for stock in four locations, including the United States, Italy, France, and Kuwait. • Tracked stockroom levels to ensure timing of production runs. • Created purchase orders and analyzed pro forma invoices for the best price and profit margins. • Identified possible new customers and sent introductory sample kits to familiarize the potential customer with our product. • Assisted in the editing/design of various company files using InDesign and Photoshop.
Fashion Show Director
Tony & Guy, Newtown, CT2014 – 2014
• Designed the runway and seating arrangements. • Produced music and video media played during the runway show. • Ensured timing and execution of 20 models during the runway presentation.
Graphic Design / Model Development
Re:Quest Model Management2010 – 2011
• Scanned and retouched images (Adobe Photoshop) and edited video (Final Cut Pro). • Maintained model portfolios on Portfoliopad as well as their casting books. • Maintained agency social media. • Assisted in photo shoots to create the agency's Fall/Winter 2011 show package. • Designed the agency's Spring/Summer 2010 tee shirt. • Scouted new and foreign talent. • Developed models for more successful interaction with photographers on photo shoots, walking in runway shows, and overall presentation for casting calls.
Database Management / Web Journalist
Models.com2009 – 2010
• Updated the website database to maintain talent portfolios. • Composed written features for the website homepage. • Photographed industry events. • Edited video interviews and features using Final Cut Pro for website use.
Coach / College Recruiting
USA Elite Training2006 – 2009
• Provided private and group lessons to students aged 6-18. • Produced all college recruiting videos. • Updated and managed the company website. • Organized clinics that trained up to 20 students at a time. • Administrative skills: answering phones, scheduling client lessons between five active coaches, billing clients. • Organized a 12-team league and maintained up to date statistics for each team and player.
Studio Assistant
The Wendy Williams Experience2007 – 2007
• Maintained the studio set for VH1 production “Wendy Williams is on Fire.” • Researched guests for interview questions. • Took phone calls from listeners, and queued them for live broadcast. • Recorded a digital copy of the show and took detailed notes on highlights for later use. • Primary assistant to the soundboard engineer.
