Steven Gray

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Steven Gray's Bio:

Steven Gray's Experience:

• Director of Information Systems at Levin-Rinke Resort Realty

  November 2013 - Present | Pensacola Beach, FL

  Specific to the Mark Lee team. Photograph and market property listings on online real estate directors. Coordinate with print media to advertise listings. Ensure the best possible online presence for both first-time and repeat clients. Work with operations manager to increase workplace efficiency and personal quality of life for the Mark Lee Team.

• Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator at Hill-Kelly Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

  May 2013 - November 2013

  Worked alongside the general manager to build up strong relationships with other community partners, seek out new opportunities for company exposure, and network with promoters to ensure that all events Hill-Kelly is involved with are executed to their greatest potential. The Hill-Kelly presence at events usually requires displaying vehicles and distributing information with the help of a company sales representative, in which case I became proficient in budgeting time for transit, setup and teardown, in addition to recruiting drivers from the sales staff without disrupting the flow of sales on the showroom floor. Provided feedback regarding scripts for broadcast media and online advertising, operated multiple social media channels via HootSuite, and managed Hill-Kelly's online reputation through responding to online customer feedback and critically interpreting SEO data on a monthly basis. Also responsible for reading customer surveys and coordinating with department managers to ensure all client and prospective clients' concerns are satisfactorily addressed, ensuring that Hill-Kelly maintains the best possible reputation as a Pensacola automotive dealer. Facilitated appointments and proposals from radio and television stations to the general manager.

• Martial Arts Instructor at Falbo's Family Karate

  October 2006 - December 2011

  Earned second-degree black belt. Taught traditional Yoshukai karate, self defense and life skills to children ages 4-12. Taught traditional Yoshukai karate and self defense to adults. Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement. Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines. Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness. Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations. Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion. Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements. Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed. Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment. Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues. Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.

• Editor / Second Shooter at Cook Images

  May 2010 - November 2010

  Acted as second camera during wedding coverage. Arranged lighting setups for wedding and location portrait photography. Trained in use of photoshop for wedding and family photographs. Communicated with clients and suppliers.

• Camera Operator at Then There Was You (Independent Feature Film)

  November 2009 - February 2010

  Directed: Adewale Bajere Director of Photography: Stephen Griffin Film was shot digitally on the Canon 5D MkII. Trained director, camera and gaffing crew on photography and post-production using DSLRs.

• Contributing Writer / Photographer at Independent News

  May 2009 - October 2009

  Began with writing weekly local events schedules, later moved up to write movie reviews and short feature stories. Assisted with new-gathering for long-term projects.

• Owner/Operator at Steven Gray Photography

  June 2008

  Tasks: Take pictures of individuals, families, and small groups, either in studio or on location. Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus based on a combination of factors such as lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed. Use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments. Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors. Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects. Scan photographs into computers for editing, storage, and electronic transmission. Test equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in good working order. Review sets of photographs to select the best work. Estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed, using measuring devices and formulas. Manipulate and enhance scanned or digital images to create desired effects, using computers and specialized software. Adobe Photoshop Adobe Lightroom

• Webmaster at Derrel's of Pensacola

  2005

  Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery. Determine sources of web page or server problems, and take action to correct such problems. Review or update web page content or links in a timely manner, using appropriate tools. Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropriate personnel. Administer internet/intranet infrastructure, including components such as web, file transfer protocol (FTP), news and mail servers. Collaborate with development teams to discuss, analyze, or resolve usability issues. Test backup or recovery plans regularly and resolve any problems. Monitor web developments through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups. Implement updates, upgrades, and patches in a timely manner to limit loss of service.

Steven Gray's Education:

• University of West Florida

  2009 – 2012
  B. A

• Pensacola State College

  2008 – 2009
  Associate of Arts
  Concentration: History

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