Amanda Hudson: Volunteer Festival Photographer in Encinitas, CA

• Produce captivating photographs of red carpet arrivals, VIP parties, and panel discussions associated with the San Diego Film Festival. • Cull images, edit, and retouch photos in Adobe Lightroom. • Prepare images for social media and online publication.

• Provide professional photography services throughout the San Diego Zoo’s seven photography locations. • Promoted to Digital Lab Technician in December 2013 for demonstrating expert knowledge of manual camera operation, ability to work independently, and consistent photo output in all seven locations. • Oversee photographers’ photo quality to uphold venue standards.

• Photographed honorees during fast-paced, high-volume events such as graduations and induction ceremonies. • Assembled camera equipment and backdrops under minor supervision. • Provided over 95% salable images for each ceremony shot.

• Restructured National University's digital video studio space. • Taught international media students in Photoshop and non-linear video editing. • Redesigned logos, website interfaces, and internal documents.

• Collaborated with directors and video editors for feature narrative films and documentaries including "The Royal Road" (2014), "Test" (2013), and "Idiosyncrasies" (2010). • Managed and organized video and related media to maintain efficient workflow between editors. • Fast and accurate audio transcription for closed-captioning and subtitles.