JOB EXPERIENCE
Defense Acquisition University
Photographer/Visual Information Specialist
October 2009 – Present
Currently working at DAU as the primary photographer. Responsibilities as the photographer include a myriad of shoots (events, candids of speakers and classes, and official portraits), photo touchups and edits, selecting the proper equipment for the shoot, maintaining the camera, flashes, and lighting equipment, and creating professional prints.
Responsibilities as a Visual Information Specialist include graphic design and layout for Defense AT&L magazine and Defense ARJ, creating brochures and pamphlets for DAU classes, poster printing, and nametag and sign engraving.
Visual Information Specialist (Intern)
June 2008 – August 2008
Was one of seven students selected for the DAU summer hire program. Worked in the Visual Arts and Press department assisting in magazine layout design, taking photographs for the school catalog, and assisting the lead photographer on shoots.
AWARDS&FESTIVALS
Oneironaut screened at SIGGRAPH Asia Computer Animation Festival, Yokohama, Japan, December 2009
School of Visual Arts Computer Art Outstanding Achievement Motion Graphics, May 2009
SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer, August 2008
EDUCATION&TRAINING
2010 Art Institute of Washington – Commercial Photography Diploma
2005-2009 School of Visual Arts – BFA Computer Art 3.1 GPA
Summer 2004 Savannah College of Art and Design – Rising Star
2001-2005 Hayfield Secondary School – High School Diploma
2003-2004 West Potomac Academy – Graphic Imaging and Design
SOFTWARE QUALIFICATIONS
Familiar with both Mac OS X and Windows XP Operating Systems.
Proficient with:
• Adobe Lightroom 3
• Adobe Photoshop CS5
• Photomatix Pro
• Adobe After Effects CS3/CS4
• PF Track
• Adobe Illustrator CS5
• Final Cut Pro
• Microsoft Office
HARDWARE QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient handling:
• Digital Camera
- Nikon D200, D300, D700
- Canon 7D
• Hotshoe Flash
- Nikon SB-800, SB-900
• Scanner
- Negative scanning
• Video Camera
• Wacom Tablet