Edgardo Dander

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Team Leader/Camera Sales Expert at Jessops
August 1, 2024 - Present
Leading customer service and product training, managing staff knowledge and sales performance in a busy camera retail environment.
Video & Photography Manager at Landmark Hospitality
September 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Created and managed visual content for the hospitality brand, coordinating shoots and delivering promotional materials.
Art Director & Content Creator at International Food Distributors (Formerly GPS Imports Inc.)
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2021
Directed visual content and branding campaigns, produced photography and video for marketing efforts.
Video Production Manager at Glocal Design Magazine
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Oversaw video production and motion graphics for magazine features and campaigns.
Video/Motion Graphics Specialist at Ivan Abreu Studio
June 1, 2013 - July 1, 2015
Created video content and motion graphics for client projects and installations.
Chief of Photography and Design at The Secretary of Environment and Territorial Planning of the Guanajuato State Government (Guanajuato Ecology Institute)
September 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Directed photography and design for environmental planning initiatives and communications.
Photographer at Queretaro Institute of Culture and Arts (IQCA)
January 1, 2009 - May 1, 2009
Photographer for cultural arts programs and events.
Production Assistant at Tren Geminis Productions
January 1, 2005 - August 1, 2008
Assisted production teams across shoots and logistics.
Production Assistant (Internship) at Radio, Television and Hypermedia System of the University of Guanajuato
June 1, 2005 - August 1, 2008
Supported production and broadcasting operations as an intern.
Art Director & Content Creator at International Food Distributors
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2021
Designed marketing campaigns for company products; developed marketing materials; set visual identity and art direction for existing products and launches across platforms; maintained official art direction across media (print, digital, social).
Video Production Manager at Global Design Magazine
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Produced, recorded, and delivered videos for all magazine projects; coordinated with editorial and art departments; pre-production interviews with architects and designers; filmed promotional videos and photographs; edited all magazine video content using a mix of personal footage, archival material, and external providers; coordinated with drone operators, audio technicians, and other vendors.
Chief of Photography and Design at Institute of Ecology of Guanajuato
September 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Photography of events, conferences, workshops, walks and any activity involving the institute. Retouched images in Lightroom. Photo editing in Photoshop for editorial and marketing purposes. Coordinated with other departments and external vendors; assisted with graphic design; maintained photographic equipment.
Photographer at Queretaro Institute of Culture and Arts
January 1, 2009 - May 1, 2009
Photography of events, conferences, workshops, walks and activities; retouching of images; photo editing for editorial and marketing purposes; coordination with other departments; graphic design assistance; maintained equipment.
Production Assistant (Internship) at RT & HS of the University of Guanajuato
January 1, 2005 - August 1, 2008
Assisted in planning and filming short films; researched university archives; camera assistant; occasional operation of camera B; lighting; boom operation; maintained audiovisual equipment.
Video / Motion Graphics Specialist at Ivan Abreu Studio
June 1, 2013 - July 1, 2015
Shot and edited videos for artist Ivan Abreu's interactive artworks; developed 2D and motion graphics animations for both the artist's practice and the studio's commercial department; provided interactive digital material for educational publishing; assisted with graphic design; helped set up layouts using HTML/CSS/JavaScript.

Education

MA Film and Television Production with Cinematography at University of York
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Documentary Photography Workshop at Pohulizcalli Comunity Film School
January 1, 2021 - January 27, 2026
Cinema Lighting Workshop at HD Labs Cinema
January 1, 2021 - January 27, 2026
Photography Lighting Diploma at Cultural Centre GAC
January 1, 2013 - January 27, 2026
Contemporary Photography Studies Diploma at San Carlos Academy (F.A.D. | U.N.A.M.)
January 1, 2010 - January 27, 2026
Semiotics for Film and Television & Artistic Production Theory Seminars at National University of Cordoba (UNC*)
January 1, 2008 - January 27, 2026
BA Design at University of Guanajuato
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
BA Design at National University of Mexico (UNAM)
September 1, 2004 - December 1, 2008
MA Film and Television Production with Cinematography at University of York
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024

Qualifications

Full UK Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Drone Operator and Flyer ID A1 & A3
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Coronavirus Basic Awareness on Production Training
October 1, 2023 - January 27, 2026
Applied Skills for a Sustainable Media Industry
January 1, 2024 - January 27, 2026
Diploma in Contemporary Photography Studies
January 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010
Applied Skills for a Sustainable Media Industry
January 1, 2024 - January 27, 2026
Flyer and Operator ID (A1 & A3)
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
UK Learner Permit (Full License pending)
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail