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PROFILE Strong foundation in photography, commercial art, and computer applications complemented by knowledge of business operations and the need for customer-focused service.
Track record of initiative and achievement — seeking out freelance projects, expanding job description boundaries, volunteering, and being selected for positions of responsibility within chosen field. Areas of master skill, male/female models, fashion photography, landscapes/ architecture

EDUCATION Bachelor of Fine Arts 2000
School of Fine Art
Cincinnati, Ohio
EXPERIENCE Commercial Photographer Freelance 2004-Present
Freelance
Successful completion of commercial photography assignments requiring planning, follow-through, and results that meet client objectives.
• Project: Marketing brochure for independent producer of specialized archery equipment (Fall 1995).
 Scope: Worked with client to select and position products; shot and developed photos; made brochure layout recommendations and gave technical input regarding reproduction of photographs.
• Project: Real estate catalog for Architectural and Design Services, Oak Tree University (Fall 1994).
 Scope: Met with client to determine project goals; selected shots and photographed University-owned properties from numerous perspectives; working with strict budget limitations, researched developing options and selected vendors based on quality and price; organized and presented finished photographs.
Freelance photographer 2000-2004
France magazine, weekend ed., Paris, France.
• Freelance work, local coverage and southern locations for magazine spread.
• Promote positive client relationships by focusing strong attention on meeting advertisers needs and ensuring their enjoyment, providing photo samples to aquire new clients.
• Coordinate and book photo sessions; develop and place related advertising.

Lab Monitor 1998-2000
Oak Tree University, Photography Department
• Supervised and provided expert assistance to beginning photography students.
• Operated and maintained darkroom equipment.
Exhibit Assistant 1994-2000
Baldwin Museum of Science, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Participated in the installation of exhibits for photographic-art gallery.
• Monitored gallery shows and provided information to visitors.
SKILLS • Macintosh Systems ( Intermediate- Expert Skills)
 Applications: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Sculpt 3D, Authorware
• 4x5, 2 1/4, 35mm cameras
• Black/white and color film processing and printing
EXHIBITS Student Works 1994, 1995
Graphic Design Institute
Undergraduate Ceramic Exhibit May 1994
School of Fine Art
Undergraduate Painting Exhibit May 1993
School of Fine Art


Credits
Honorary Master of Photographic Science from Brooks Institute of Photography

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