James Rainer
Alcoa
Summary
Champions a meticulous and structured approach to digital asset management, ensuring that each project maximizes organizational efficiency and asset accessibility. My extensive experience in managing high-volume photo shoots makes me a pivotal resource for teams aiming to streamline their digital workflows.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Thermoforming Admin/QA, Technician
Genera Inc.
Vonore
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Ensuring all production lines had correct labels, bags, boxes, spec sheets, skid sheets, stamps, etc.
- Created all product labels for each line.
- Entered work order information into the Net Suite system for shipping.
- Printed and labeled all finished goods for shipping, making sure all information is correct.
- Responsible for running up to three Motus machines to produce quality products.
- Operated machinery for maintenance and repair tasks.
- Diagnosed equipment issues and implemented effective solutions.
- Conducted regular inspections to uphold quality standards.
Consulting Engineer
Contract RSK Group
Maryville
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Digital Media Management
- Uploaded digital files onto computers for storage and archival purposes.
- Provided technical support for photographers when needed.
- Troubleshot errors with software programs related to photography tasks.
- Coordinated with photographers and other digital technicians to identify existing process roadblocks and improvement opportunities.
- Organized and maintained a database for all digital photographs taken.
Photo Ingest Lead
Apple (Retail Engagement Marketking)
Sunnyvale
12.2018 - 10.2023
- Copy, rename, organize, and apply metadata to image files from photo shoots.
- Deliver projects to photo servers and archive team. Assist on set for photo shoots, and set up metadata information on tethered shoots.
- Add metadata information to cameras, and attend photo shoots as digital techs.
- Responsibilities extended to exporting diverse formats, aiding photo producers in image retrieval, and creating style guides and manuals.
- Collaborate and serve as ingest expertise to photo producers. And other duties as necessary.
Photo Ingest Technician
Apple (Marketing and Communications)
Sunnyvale
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Helped create and maintain the Photo Ingest Team at Marcom.
- Copy, rename, organize, and apply metadata to image files from photo shoots.
- Deliver projects to photo servers and archive team. Export various file formats for images.
- Assist on set for photo shoots, and set up metadata information on tethered shoots. Add metadata information to cameras, and attend photo shoots as digital techs.
- Export various formats for images, and help photo producers locate images.
- Generate and maintain style guides and manuals.
- Collaborate and serve as ingest expertise to photo producers. And other duties as necessary.
Production Associate
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee
Maryville
09.2010 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
- Organized workstations for maximum efficiency, reducing downtime between tasks.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment used in the production process.
- Stocked shelves with necessary materials needed for production operations.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals and objectives.
- Identified opportunities for improvement and implemented changes to increase productivity levels.
- Operated automated machines used in the assembly line according to established procedures.
- Inspected finished products for defects before packing them for shipment.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the production process.
- Trained new employees on proper use of machinery, safety protocols, and quality control procedures.
- Unloaded completed products from conveyors after they had been inspected.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Fitness
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05-2007
Skills
- In-depth experience with image file formats and conversions
- Expertise in digital asset management systems
- Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Suite
- Capture One
- Bridge
- Organizational abilities
- Photo Processing
- Comprehensive knowledge in metadata application
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Thermoforming Admin/QA, Technician
Genera Inc.
06.2025 - 01.2026
Consulting Engineer
Contract RSK Group
10.2023 - 10.2025
Photo Ingest Lead
Apple (Retail Engagement Marketking)
12.2018 - 10.2023
Photo Ingest Technician
Apple (Marketing and Communications)
03.2016 - 12.2018
Production Associate
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee
09.2010 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Health And Fitness
East Tennessee State University