To apply and expand my experience and skills in photographic/digital imaging while
providing high quality retouched photographic images and files.
Mac Operator/Retoucher with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Work well in both
Team and Independent environments. Possess a range of qualifications and photographic skills,
including:
Rochester, NY- Fall-2007-2008
Created files and images for this year’s publication, color managed and photo retouched
work heading out to print, collaborated design and color specifications.
Rochester, NY- Fall 2007-2008
Signatures Magazine is an RIT student publication, featuring student works of art and
literature. Issued annually each spring. Managed group of designers, printers, writers, editors
and photographers to fulfill the publications high standard of art and print.
Used Adobe CS3, Acrobat Pro, and Kodak Approval NX Digital Halftone Proofing system
Answer phones, file and organize information, take messages, run errands, type, do data entry or word processing, work to support other office staff
New York, NY – Summer, 2006
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.
Art Director’s Assistant – Managed working files and set up for print, Archived old files, Organized files for print.
Rochester, NY Fall 2005-2008
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.
Chula Vista, CA – 2000-2001
Trained in portrait photography. Took images of families and provided proofs of the images.
Freelance Photography work including:
Birthday parties, portraiture, 2 baptisms, family portraits, School swim team, Bryant and Stratton Poster images, Re-touching
School of Photographic Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Fine Arts recieved 05/2008
Major: Visual Media / Print focus
Management certificate – Received 05/2008
practical applications of management theory
management problems, solutions and ideas
personal development as an effective manager.
Associates Degree in Applied Sciences
Advertising Photography- Recieved 05/2008
G.P.A- 3.3/4.0
Fluent Spanish- Speak, read, and write
Bike and Build across the US for poverty- Summer of 2008
Bruce R. James ’64 Distinguished Public Service Award Winner 2007-2008
President of the College Pan-Hellenic Council- Former
Selected as Senior Editor for RIT Signatures Publication – 2008
Red Cross Blood Donor and Volunteer 1999-present
Technical Association of the Graphic Arts Member- Presently
Alpha Xi Delta Sister Fall 2005-Present
Dean’s List GPA 4.0 received 11/2007