Objective

Full-time salaried position as a staff photographer and/or graphic designer.

Qualifications

Experience with a wide variety of photographic equipment.
Experience with web and print design.
Experience with a wide variety of traditional analog and modern digital techniques.
Proficiency with set-up, maintainence, and software installation on Mac and PC.
Proficiency with most major software packages including:

  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Acrobat
  • Dreamweaver
  • Quark

Education

Purdue University » Computer Engineering » 2003–present
Purdue University » Photography & Visual Communication Design » 1996–1999

Relevant Work Experience

Additive Theory » Lafayette, IN » 1997–present
Photographer, Designer, Consultant
Provide imaging and design services, including photography, print and web design, and digital imaging; consult on hardware and software solutions for imaging needs; provide training in use of hardware and software. Recent clients include: Whirlpool Corporation, Tipp-C magazine, Journal & Courier, Pat McClimans Group, Lookout! Records, Shannon Wright, Revelation Records, Fashion Victim, K Composite Magazine

Saint Joseph’s College » Rensselaer, IN » 2006–present
Adjunct Instructor
Teach Photography and Graphic Design courses as part of the Art Department; develop appropriate curriculum and assist in integrating with the current Art Dept curricula; direct advanced students in independent study.

IN Space LLC » West Lafayette, IN » 2005–2006
Design Intern
Provided imaging and design services, including photography, video editing, print and web design, and corporate identity; developed GUI for complex rocket thrust analysis program using Matlab; improved and maintained IT infrastructure, including conforming to ITAR security standards. Part of the “Interns for Indiana” Entrepreneurial Program.

Information Technology at Purdue » West Lafayette, IN » 2004–2005
Computer Systems Technician
Provided technical support to multimedia production facility; installed, upgraded, and maintained hardware and software related to video editing and DVD production; prepared weekly reports and updates; trained staff on new equipment and software.

Art Museum of Greater Lafayette » Lafayette, IN » 2002–2005
Photography Instructor
Taught a variety of traditional and digital photo courses and workshops including: Advanced Black & White Photography, Darkroom Basics, Color Photography, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Photoshop, and Digital Camera Basics; created and implemented curriculum; supervised darkroom use.

Berry’s Camera Shop » Lafayette, IN » 1997–2005
Sales Associate
Sold and serviced photographic equipment and supplies; secondary duties included eBay auctions, digital retouching and printing, designing signage, advertising, and identity materials, cash handling and customer service.

Photo Co-op » Lafayette, IN » 2001–2003
Media Coordinator
Coordinated the media needs of a non-profit cooperative of local photographers; setup and maintained website, email accounts, FTP site, and email lists; authored and distributed press releases to various media outlets; reated and implemented flyers, posters, and other print advertising, as well as coordinating other media forms; also participated in organizational activities of the cooperative.

Professional Associations

Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, member
Purdue Mac Users Group, Treasurer
Photo Co-op, founding member