DESIMIRA

Professional Experience

Boot Barn, Irvine, California, January 2021 to Present
CONTENT & EDITING MANAGER

• Directly manage the editing team, including workflow management and mentorship

• Partners with Photographers to ensure all studio photoshoot images are delivered to the e-commerce team in a timely manner

• Organize and archive all images from both location and studio photoshoots

• Partner with external vendors for outsourced editing needs

• High-volume digital asset management of lifestyle and product images (pre/post-production)

• Quality check all final e-commerce edits prior to finalization

• Oversee color-correction of final photo selects

• Provide miscellaneous support to the overall Creative Department.

Freelance, Riverside, CA, January 2015 to January 2021  
DIGITAL RETOUCHER, PHOTO EDITOR, GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Clients: LOLA Creative, Truest, DIFF Eyewear, Shopstyle, Popsugar, Madison Reed, Bureau 9, Rent the Runway, BLT Communications, Goldbox Creative, Jerry Davidson Photography, This is bento, Habbot Studios, Art Machine, Benefit Cosmetics, etc.

• Play a key role by conducting retouching, color correction, masking, and compositing of beauty, fashion, and product photography.

• Utilize extensive expertise to effectively carry out file format conversions and image processing.

• Lead the development and provision of functional and engaging designs to customers to meet and exceed their needs, including brochures, email newsletters, packaging, templates, logos, and other marketing materials.

Forever 21, Los Angeles, California, February 2013 to July 2015 
GLOBAL CREATIVE LEAD RETOUCHER

• Administered all aspects of high-end photo retouching, advanced masking, compositing, and color correction for large format files used for print, posters, billboards, and all other areas of advertising.

• Served in an integral role by handling the efficient and effective production of materials and ensuring the meeting of defined department standards.

Lori Dorman Photography, Glendale, California, November 2011 to January 2013 
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO MANAGER/PHOTO EDITOR

• Charged with executing photo editing and retouching while overseeing the maintenance of an organized archive of all photography.

• Carried out photo selection and charted the creation and development of blog posts with engaging content.

• Supervised and directed all operations of the studio to ensure maximum operational effectiveness, as well as overseeing payroll, process paperwork, etc.

Freelance, Riverside, CA, March 2009 to December 2011 
GRAPHIC WEB DESIGNER

• Spearheaded the design and layout of electronic and print materials, including flyers, posters, banners, collateral, logos, invitations, postcards, newsletters, etc.

• Operated in a pivotal capacity by handling the maintenance and improvement of websites by improving the design and implementing interactive features.

• Executed all aspects of a wide range of design and web projects from inception through to completion in adherence with brand standards.

Vista Del Mar LLC, Riverside, California, May to November 2008 
GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGN SUMMER INTERN

• Tasked with leading the development and administration of the company’s website from concept to production.

• Conducted the conversion of the comprehensive layout and wireframes into a working HTML page.

• Furnished extensive support and assistance in site design by carrying out the establishment of goals and design functionality.

Education and Credentials

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Digital Media and Printing, 2011 

Riverside Community College, Riverside, CA

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Automation and Information Technology, 2004 to 2009

University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Bulgaria

Second Major in Graphic Design

Technical Expertise

• Adobe – Photoshop, Lightroom, Acrobat, InDesign, Bridge, Illustrator

• Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• HTML, CSS

• CaptureOne

• Photo Mechanic

Languages: English, Bulgarian

Interests: Photography, Yoga, Swimming, Reading