Jacob Rosenfeld
Digital Creative.
Email:jacob@jacobrosenfeld.net
Website:https://jacobrosenfeld.net
Resume
EXPERIENCE
NavePoint
Consultant
2018 – Present
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER / DESIGNER / CODER. Responsible for all in-house digital content creation, including: all product photography, post production and digital asset management; optimization of photoshoot workflows to minimize time and product manipulation during shoots; architect of in-house product content management server; designer of product spec sheets and barcoded inventory labels; in-house, lead designer and custom content-creator for re-development of e-commerce website; HTML/CSS coder for company eBay templates; creator of in-house branded logo apparel.
4D + JRP + Unmanned Pix
Owner
1997 – Present
PRODUCT / ARCHITECTURAL / DRONE PHOTOGRAPHER
Highly skilled at ingesting the client’s vision to inform and guide the direction of a shoot so as to capture the subject at its most discernable angle. Well-versed in capturing HDR (High Dynamic Range) composite images; Certified by the FAA with a Part 107 Drone License, created dynamic aerial imagery for residential, commercial and industrial clients including architects, builders, property developers and luxury real estate firms. Extensive post-processing experience and advanced proficiency in luminance / color modifications, digital masking, compositing and removing of unwanted elements from images; comfortable in manipulating light to capture products and space — both in studio and on-location.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Led client meetings and delivered creative concepts, pitches, and ideations to clients with professionalism and high energy. Designed eye-catching marketing pieces, logos, taglines and associated digital and print materials; print ads, digital ads, stickers, business cards, restaurant menus and direct mail advertising pieces. Managed entire process from initial sketches to vector / raster design development, materials specifications and production coordination / quality control oversight. Scanned thousands of paper products in effort to archive and create clean digital composite layouts.
WEB DESIGNER / DEVELOPER
Ability to understand client/brand objectives and translate them into creative solutions that exceed expectations. Most recent development work is now centered around the WordPress platform. Experience includes basic HTML & CSS coding; FTP; WordPress theme vetting / testing, installation and customization; website qa testing and issue logging; domain name acquisitions, transfers & management; DNS configuration & management; hosting provisioning, uptime monitoring; email migrations and deployments; web analytics set-up; e-marketing campaign set-up.
McLaughlin Glazeware
Consultant
2016 – 2017
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER. Responsible for all product image capture and asset management. Set-up in-house studio environment and photographed / post-processed approximately 200 products for both print catalog and web use. Also designed and executed offsite data backup schedule & process; re-organized cloud data architecture in effort to make it easier to share assets with clients; contributed to various graphic design tasks.
Director Search
Consultant
2015 – 2016
UI/UX DESIGNER. Contributed to a start-up that was developing an online search tool that aimed to revolutionize an industry that historically was previously powered by human research. Involvement entailed transforming complex information workflows – oftentimes with an extreme number of variables – into logical, unintimidating, and aesthetically pleasing interactive elements.
USA Group
Employee
1999 – 2007
SR. NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR. Managed and maintained an in-office data center on a 24/7 basis. Responsibilities included: establishment of all technical relationships with outside vendors for preventative maintenance and advanced mission-critical operations; resolved all workstation/server hardware and software issues; monitored and maintained network security infrastructure; monitored server storage/performance; designed/implemented remote monitoring and notification workflows; designed/executed nightly/monthly data backup rotation system.
EDUCATION
Roger Williams University
School of Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture
1992 – 1997
Study Abroad
Architecture & Historic Preservation
London, UK
1996
PUBLISHED
Images / AD Designs Featured
Photos and digital ads have been featured in the following publications: Chicago Tribune, Chicago SunTimes, Sheridan Road Magazine, Modern Luxury Brides – Chicago, Pioneer Press, Ravinia Magazine.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Speaker – Photography Seminar, CACCA, CAPS
Invited by the Chicago Area Camera Club Association (CACCA) to lead a seminar on the art of HDR photography at their bi-yearly Chicago Area Photo School (CAPS) event hosted by the Elgin Community College.
President, HOA (2003 – 2012)
Served as President of a 51-unit homeowners association for 9 years. Experience included: contract negotiations, budgeting and finance, dispute resolutions, litigation, beautification, and property management.
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
Adobe Lightroom
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Proficient
Adobe Acrobat
Proficient
Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro
Experienced
EDITING PROFICIENCIES
Camera RAW
Expert
Image Optimization
Expert
Retouching
Expert
Typesetting
Expert
HDR
Proficient
Masking
Proficient
Compositing
Experienced
WEB DEV
HARDWARE EXPERTISE
Camera Tech
Expert
Camera Support Systems
Expert
Macs / Mac OS
Expert
Scanning
Expert
Studio Lighting
Proficient
Drones
Proficient
PCs / Windows
Proficient
Desktop & Network RAIDs
Experienced
Networking
Experienced
Color Calibration / Profiling
Experienced
Portfolio
Testimonials
Wendy Horwitch – Executive Director – Highland Park Community House
We hired Jacob to design and build our website and it turned out absolutely beautiful! Not only is he a pleasure to work work, but he is extremely responsive. Additionally, we’ve since contracted with him for all of our IT support. He is very tech savvy and has always provided us with first class support.
Tracy Fisher – Owner – Tracy Fisher Events
Thank you, Jacob for helping me rebrand and modernize my business. I am so grateful for your creative eye in making my new website come to life. Everything you did looks extremely professional and will help my business flourish. I look forward to recommending you to all who ask and then some! Thank you!
Mark Winick – Owner – Prometheus Fund
It’s always a pleasure to work with Jacob. He is responsive and his work is consistently high quality! Between my corporate identity work, website and tech support, I have always been impressed with his work. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Robert Adelman – Partner – Levin, Riback, Adelman & Flangel
I have had the pleasure of having Jacob handle multiple photography and web-based assignments for me — both personally and professionally. His attention to detail, creativity, dedication and skills are exemplary. He does an excellent job of collaborating with the client to produce the optimal shared vision. I would recommend him for any job without hesitation or reservation.
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