1. MARCO CASTRO
548 54
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Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Home (718) 567-7914
Mobile (917) 648-1250
marcocastrophoto@hotmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A self-motivated, independent professional with the ability to prioritize and complete complex tasks and
follow through to achieve project goals. Demonstrated ability to lead others, multi-task and work with
great attention to detail. Seeking a full-time opportunity to work as part of a thriving, multi-functional team
in communications or media, to utilize experience gained through photography, and knowledge attained
through my Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Culture.
EDUCATION
CUNY School of Professional Studies, New York, NY
B.A. Degree, Communication and Culture, earned 2010.
 Coursework includes: Global Culture and Diversity, Studies of Mass Communication, Studies in
Communication and Cultural Change, Communication in Business and Industry (Corporate
Communication)
 Senior Research Capstone: Cultural change case study: “The Mexicanization of Sunset Park,
Brooklyn, New York.” https://cunyonline.digication.com/marco.castro/Senior_Research_Project1
 Dean’s List, 2008 & 2009
 Student Representative to the Governing Council, elected to two consecutive terms, 2008 &
2009.
National Autonomus University of México. México City, México
B.A. Degree, Graphic Communication Design. Near completion, 1980.
SKILLS
 Photographic Formats: 35 mm, Medium and Large Formats, Digital/Film.
 Lighting: Natural, Strobe, Tungsten, etc.
 Computer: Adobe/Photoshop CS3, Adobe Lightroom 6, Photo Mechanic 4.5.4, iMovie, Flatbed
scanning, Nikon Coolscan. Mac platform.
 Black/White Lab: Develop film in different formats as well as high quality printing, toning, and
non-traditional, non-silver process by contact (Gum Bichromate).
 High Definition Video. Producing, directing, shooting and editing.
 Languages: Spanish, English.
 Dual Citizenship: U.S. and México.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – New York, NY
United Nations Headquarters
Photographer-Consultant, Department of Public Information, Opening of General Assemblies,
Annually during September and October 2006-2011
34th Street Partnership
Photographer, Bryant Park Restoration and Chelsea Corporation BID, 2002-2009.
Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations.
Photographer, 1995-2003.
Rocawear
Photographer, Box-cover for underwear garments, 2002.
Consulate General of Mexico
Photographer, covered PR and news events, 1993-1998.
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Mexican General Consulate Jorge Pinto
Photographer, Official Executive Portrait, 1998.
West Side Story
Photographer, Monthly community newspaper,1993-1996.
Hell’s Kitchen News
Photographer and writer, community newspaper, 1993-1996.
Mexicana Airlines
Photographer, 1995-1996.
Mexican Government Tourism Office:
Photographer, 1994-1996
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – Mexico City, MX
President’s Office, Public Affairs Department, Los Pinos
Photographer, Member of Mexican President’s personal press corps, 1992-1993.
Walter Reuter
Collaborator and Photography Assistant, 1985-1992.
Mexico National Ballet
Official Photographer, 1988 -1989.
MEMBERSHIPS, AWARDS, ACTIVITIES
American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), 2001 - 2015
 Board of Directors, New York City Chapter
 LinkedIn group manager, 2015 - present
National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP), 2009-2015.
SUNY/Levin Institute, New York, NY
 Achievement Fast Track-New Venture, 2013.
Overseas experience
 Self produced assignment on East Africa, Kenya, 2010.
 “The Last Tribes in Kenya”: http://marcocastrophotography.wordpress.com/2010/11/18/283/