Ernesto Barraza IV

Field Training Officer at US Military - Military Police

Supervised, developed, and led multiple soldiers in law enforcement operations; improved performance, enhanced situational awareness, and readiness for independent duty. Calm, adaptable leader with quick, high-impact decision making as a Team Leader; focused on training, mentoring, and team readiness.

Editor and Photographer at Freelance

Professional Freelance Editor and Photographer, leading creative direction, client management, and full production workflow for an independent business. Skilled in real estate, aerial, and natural light photography, delivering high-quality visual content that elevates client brands and drives engagement.

Photographer / Videographer at Exotic Car Trader

Automotive content creator and photographer for Exotic Car Trader, specializing in stock photography and cinematic walk-around videos for luxury and exotic vehicles. Directly communicating with clients to coordinate shoots, capture their vision, and ensure brand/quality standards; manages the complete media production process from on-site capture to post-production editing in collaboration with marketing and sales teams.

Lead Photographer at MyFlight Tours

Helicopter tour company operations in Sevierville, TN; led photography for aerial imagery and client experiences for marketing and promotional use. Collaborated with marketing to create engaging visual content, supported social media growth, and elevated the overall customer experience. Provided comprehensive training to multiple photographers, focusing on advanced workflow optimization and mastery of essential photography techniques.

Photographer / Editor at Your Home Sold Guaranteed

Real estate photographer for a company selling residential property, cabins, and condos in East Tennessee. Captured dynamic visuals highlighting property features, enhanced listings, and drove client engagement across digital platforms. Produced Zillow Showcases, immersive 3D home tours, and interactive floor plans. Communicated with clients daily, coordinated schedules, and mentored other photographers in advanced workflow techniques.

Sergeant (E5) / Retired Military Police at United States Army

Field Training Officer responsible for supervising, developing, and leading multiple soldiers in law enforcement operations, resulting in improved performance, enhanced situational awareness, and readiness for independent duty. Proven leader with a calm, adaptable approach under pressure. Experienced in making quick, high-impact decisions as a Team Leader, focused on training, mentoring, and team readiness.