<h3><span class="caps">OBJECTIVE</span></h3>
<p>To apply and expand my experience and skills in photographic/digital imaging while<br />
providing high quality retouched photographic images and files.</p>
<h3><span class="caps">SUMMARY</span> OF <span class="caps">QUALIFICATIONS</span></h3>
<p>Mac Operator/Retoucher with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Work well in both<br />
Team and Independent environments. Possess a range of qualifications and photographic skills,<br />
including:</p>
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<h4>Camera Formats:</h4>
<ul>
<li>35mm (Film and Digital)</li>
<li>Medium Format</li>
<li>4×5 View Cameras</li>
</ul><h4>Lighting:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Strobe (Profoto, Calumet, Broncolor,)</li>
<li>Tungsten</li>
<li>On/Off Camera Flash</li>
</ul><h4>Work Environment:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Studio</li>
<li>On Location</li>
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<h4>Computer Equipment:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Mac/Windows Platform</li>
<li>Flatbed Scanners</li>
<li>Flextight Scanners</li>
</ul><h4>Computer Programs:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Adobe CS3 Suite including Photoshop, In Design, Adobe Bridge, Illustrator</li>
<li>XMPie uDirect</li>
<li>DALiM MiSTRAL,TWiST</li>
<li>Microsoft Office 2004/2008</li>
<li>Xinet/ Variable Data Print</li>
<li><span class="caps">NIK</span> Software- DFine, Sharpener Pro, Color Efex Pro</li>
</ul><h4>Printing/Processing:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Digital Printing</li>
<li>Print Finishing & Matting</li>
<li>Kodak Approval</li>
<li>Color Chemical – RA-4</li>
<li>Black & White Chemical</li>
<li>Black & White Printing</li>
</ul></div>
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<h3>Work Experience</h3>
<h6><span class="caps">RIT</span>- Technical Association of the Graphic Arts, Design/Finishing <br />
<br />
<em> Rochester, NY- Fall-2007-2008</em></h6>
<p>Created files and images for this year’s publication, color managed and photo retouched<br />
work heading out to print, collaborated design and color specifications.</p>
<h6><span class="caps">RIT</span> Signatures, Senior Editor</h6>
<p><em> Rochester, NY- Fall 2007-2008</em></p>
<p>Signatures Magazine is an <span class="caps">RIT</span> student publication, featuring student works of art and<br />
literature. Issued annually each spring. Managed group of designers, printers, writers, editors<br />
and photographers to fulfill the publications high standard of art and print.<br />
Used Adobe CS3, Acrobat Pro, and Kodak Approval NX Digital Halftone Proofing system</p>
<h6><span class="caps">RIT</span> Liberal Arts Office, Office Assistant<br />
<em>Rochester, NY- Fall 2005-2008</em></h6>
<p>Answer phones, file and organize information, take messages, run errands, type, do data entry or word processing, work to support other office staff</p>
<h6>London Fog, In-House Photographer</h6>
<p><em>New York, NY – Summer, 2006</em></p>
<p>Created images of products on white and made them pristine. Print and color manage samples from other photographers; Color Managed and retouched all work heading out to print.</p>
<p>Art Director’s Assistant – Managed working files and set up for print, Archived old files, Organized files for print.</p>
<h6>Employment Store, Waitstaff</h6>
<p><em>Rochester, NY Fall 2005-2008</em></p>
<p>Preparing tables for a meal, taking customers’ orders, serving drinks and food, and cleaning up before, after and during servings in multiple locations, and in constant contact with the customer.</p>
<h6><span class="caps">SEARS</span> Portrait Studio, Photographer</h6>
<p><em>Chula Vista, CA – 2000-2001</em></p>
<p>Trained in portrait photography. Took images of families and provided proofs of the images.<br />
Freelance Photography work including:<br />
Birthday parties, portraiture, 2 baptisms, family portraits, School swim team, Bryant and Stratton Poster images, Re-touching</p>
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<h3><span class="caps">EDUCATION</span></h3>
<h6>Rochester Institute of Technology <br />
<em>Rochester, NY</em></h6>
<p>School of Photographic Arts and Sciences</p>
<p>Bachelor of Fine Arts recieved 05/2008</p>
<p>Major: Visual Media / Print focus</p>
<p>Management certificate – Received 05/2008<br />
practical applications of management theory<br />
management problems, solutions and ideas <br />
personal development as an effective manager.</p>
<p>Associates Degree in Applied Sciences<br />
Advertising Photography- Recieved 05/2008</p>
<p>G.P.A- 3.3/4.0</p>
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<h3><span class="caps">LANGUAGES</span></h3>
<p>Fluent Spanish- Speak, read, and write</p>
<h3><span class="caps">AWARDS</span> <span class="caps">AND</span> <span class="caps">ACCOMPLISHMENTS</span></h3>
<p>Bike and Build across the US for poverty- Summer of 2008</p>
<p>Bruce R. James ’64 Distinguished Public Service Award Winner 2007-2008</p>
<p>President of the College Pan-Hellenic Council- Former</p>
<p>Selected as Senior Editor for <span class="caps">RIT</span> Signatures Publication – 2008</p>
<p>Red Cross Blood Donor and Volunteer 1999-present</p>
<p>Technical Association of the Graphic Arts Member- Presently</p>
<p>Alpha Xi Delta Sister Fall 2005-Present</p>
<p>Dean’s List <span class="caps">GPA</span> 4.0 received 11/2007</p>
<h6>References upon request</h6>
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