Jorge Ramírez Portela
PO Box 2894
Mayagüez, PR 00681
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www.ramirezportela.com-EDUCATION
1994 University of Puerto
Rico, Mayagüez Campus
BA-Arts
SKILLS
• Computer literate in Adobe
Lightroom CC, Photoshop CC,
Premiere CC, Illustrator CC,
Encore, Apple Final Cut Pro X,
Photomechanic, MS Office
• Proficient in DSLR cameras and
equipment in both photo and
video modes
• Excellent internet navigation
skills
• Excellent written and verbal
communication capabilities in
both English and Spanish
• Enthusiastic, articulate and
very effective working with
people of different cultures,
back-grounds, and
temperaments
• Fast and willing to learn, active
listener
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
and resolve unexpected issues
• Capable of completing multiple
tasks with little supervision and
under pressure.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
"Tamboricua - Al golpe del tambor"
2017. Short documentary feature.
Director, camera operator and
editor
Coverage for nonprofit
organizations like Planet Water,
Foundation for Puerto Rico, Impact
Experience
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 19 years of experience in photojournalism. Coverage of Hurricane Irma and
María and subsequent coverage of diverse aspects of recovery in Puerto Rico-. National and international photo and video coverage including the 2012 RNC
in FL and DNC in NC. 2012 US presidential elections. Coverage of humanitarian aid
after hurricane Mathew in Haiti- IAAF Diamond League at Lausanne,
Switzerland. The 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games at Mayaguez. Boxing
events at Las Vegas, Mexico, Philadelphia and Alabama. Editing experience in Final
Cut Pro X and Premiere Pro CC 2018.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
July 2017 – Present DBA - RamírezPortela Multimedia
Photographer / Videographer
• Human Interest Features
• Commercial, Editorial Photography and Event Photography
July 1998 – July 2017 GFR Media – El Nuevo Día – Primera Hora Staff
Photographer / Videographer
• Hard news and current events coverage
• Sports coverage
• Human Interest Features
• Business section editorial photography
• Editorial Photography.
May 1995 – July 1998 University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez - Imprenta
Graphic Artist – Printing Press Supervisor
• Supervised and directed prepress and printing personnel
• Prepared, verified, and finished stationary, booklets and books.
• Improved technology with software upgrades and equipment.
• Created and maintained LAN of small office network.
• Proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Paint, Photoshop for prepress
August 1991 – May 1995 Periódico Visión News Photographer
• Feature news for bi-weekly regional publication
• Developed and printed black and white in local darkroom
AWARDS / TRAININGS / CERTIFICATIONS
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2017 ASPPRO “Mención de Honor” - Multimedia Special “Isla ¿sin playas?” for GFR Media
2016 USHHS Children’s Bureau Adoption Excellence Award
“Un hogar para mi” series for GFR Media
2013 Overseas Press Club (OPC) Finalist “Periodismo Gráfico –Interés
Humano”
2011 Academia Mac – Final Cut X course
2010 NPPA Multimedia Immersion - Syracuse, NY
2009 Academia Mac – Final Cut course
2003 NPPA Northern Short Course – Jersey City, NJ
PADI Certified Advanced Open Water Diver / SSI Certified Nitrox Diver
