Carlos Rivas

Multimedia Artist

Chula Vista, CA, USA
Art has been a part of my life since I can remember. This is my passion, my love, and my purpose for being here. It's difficult to see myself doing anything else other than art. I am an extremely motivated, creative, and a detailed orientated person full with knowledge. I am well skilled in all art formats, with room to learn new things. My main goal in life is to inspire, teach, and make you see things in a new and captivating way.

Work Experience

United States Marine Corps

Sergeant/Team Leader/Platoon Leader

 Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
 Experienced VIP Driver with DOD evasive training background.
 Operations and Logistics Management, including dispatch procedures, and maintenance.
 Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, set up functions, enter
data, or process information.
 Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a
work activity.
 Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals
and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
 Experience in human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests;
learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and
affective disorders.
 Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring
performance.
February 2004 - June 2012 Oceanside, California, United States

DeRivas LLC

CEO

 Experience in the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of art, photography,
and graphics.
 Experienced in business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
 Improved sales by 200% in 3 months by applying new marketing strategies, and providing free services to build a better working relationship with the community.
 Determine project requirements, and arrange all proper equipment and supplies. Coordinate with videographer, makeup artist, and other professionals as necessary
 Adjust, modify, and rework photos using digital and computer manipulation applications.
 Proficient at using Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Aperture, Windows 7, and Mac OS X
Snow Leopard.
June 2010 - Present Chula Vista, California, United States

Education

Central Texas College

Criminal Justice

August 2004 - December 2004 Okinawa, Japan

MiraCosta College

A.A. Digital Photography

August 2009 - December 2009 Oceanside, California, United States

California College

Commercial Truck Driving Coarse

March 2011 - June 2011 Oceanside, California, United States

Platt College (San Diego)

B.S. Video Production

Graphic Arts, Video Production, 3D Animation
August 2012 - Present San Diego, California, United States

Languages

Spanish (Native),
English (Native),

Awards

Yakima Valley Student Arts

1st Place Student County Arts Award

2000

Sunnyside City Of Commerce

Sunshine Days Fine Art Award

2002

Valley Music

Best Music Inspired Mural

2002

One Model Place

Image of the Month

2008

One Model Place

Image of the Month

2008

Skills

After Effects, Airbrusing, Apeture, Excel, Film Processing, Final Cut, Fruity Loops, Graffiti, Illustrator, Indesign, Lightroom, Logic Pro, Painting, Photography, Photoshop, Power Point, Premiere, Pro Tools, Word,