Curriculum Vitae
(résumé of skills and experience)
Education |
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| 2015 | MFA in Fine Art, Ohio State University, OH |
| 2007 | BFA in Computer Art, Syracuse University, NY |
| 2006 | Visiting Student in Photography, Rhode Island School of Design, RI |
| 2004 | Graphic Design Studies, Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA |
Experience |
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| 2013-2015 | Graduate Teaching Associate, Ohio State University, OH |
| Responsibilities: Prepare and deliver camera lessons and inspirational presentations / motivate students to express themselves / engage the class in group critiques / grade student work and report to the head of the department / discuss historical and contemporary issues within photography / help students one on one with cameras and ideas / substitute for other professors when they are absent | |
| 2007-2012 | Digital Photo Technician, Rapid Photo Imaging Center, PA |
| Responsibilities: Develop various film types / scan old films / create automated Photoshop processes to correct color, noise, and other issues / design business graphics / improve upon current techniques / help customers with their orders / keep lab clean and operational | |
| 2011 | Vice President, Northeast Photography Club, PA |
| Responsibilities: Attend meetings and stand in for the president / be an enthusiastic and involved member of the group / make announcements at gallery exhibitions / engage in group critiques and discussions | |
| 2007 | Teaching Assistant, Syracuse University, NY |
| Responsibilities: Helping the professor with materials and technical issues for the Digital Photography III course / Assisting students with questions about Photoshop and camera settings / Volunteering to run the photo computer labs at night after hours | |
| 2005 | Graphic Designer, Lamar Advertising, PA |
| Responsibilities: Design graphics and text layout for advertisements and billboards / travel and photograph locations / edit and update brochures for companies | |
Awards / Activities |
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| 2015 | Selected as Juror, NEPC Nature Exhibition |
| Installation work featured in Broad & High on Ohio PBS TV | |
| 2013 | Grand Prize, International Adobe Photoshop “Faking It” Contest |
| Interview in Hometown Heroes, by Midwest Photo Exchange | |
| First Place award in Permaculture exhibition | |
| Juror’s award at OSU Photo League Exhibition: Hashtag | |
| 2012 | Elected the Vice President of the NEPC |
| The Artist’s’ Studio article written in the570 | |
| First place, Nature X, NEPC Art Show | |
| Third Place, The 57th Annual Fine Arts Fiesta | |
| 2011 | “Pair Creates Eye-Catching Digital Works” article, Electric City |
| People’s Choice Award at the Glenburn Annual Art Show | |
| Mark Of Excellence, I-Shot-It open photography contest | |
| 2010 | People’s Choice Award at the Glenburn Annual Art Show |
Memberships |
| 2015 | CAA, College Art Association, New York, NY |
| 2011-2015 | The Northeast Photography Club of PA, Dunmore, PA |
Skills |
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| Proficient: | Adobe Photoshop, Photography, Camera RAW, Teaching, Digital Printing, Scanning, Adobe Audition |
| Fluent: | Lightroom, Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Encore, Studio Lighting, WordPress, Web/Print Design, HTML, CSS, and being awesome |
