Experience

Assistant/Graphic Designer, T.Brown Photography, Fall 2006-Winter 2008
• Assisted on various on-location shoots, esp. wedding photography
• Toned and retouched images for reproduction
• Designed wedding albums and image collages for products
• Aided with web design and updates

Staff Reporter, The Columbia Missourian, Fall 2007
• Researched and wrote feature, in-depth articles
• Developed relationships with subjects, other staff members,
and editors

Staff Photographer, The Columbia Missourian, Summer 2007
• Completed daily assignments, toned and captioned images
• Prepared video and audio slideshows for long-term projects

SLAM Program Photographer, MU Agriculture School, Summer 2005
• Documented daily camp activities and edited for nightly deadlines
• Assembled audio slideshow for final luncheon presentation
• Compiled photo CD for promotional use and distribution to
participants

Photo Editor, The Maneater, Summer 2005
• Organized and delegated assignments
• Motivated staff members to participate and fulfill all duties

Customer Service, Chevy’s Fresh Mex, Summer 2005
• Picked up skills in the industry very quickly
• Worked efficiently and professionally under pressure
• Developed relationships with co-workers, managers and customers

Senior Staff Photographer, The Maneater, Winter 2005-Spring 2006
• Fulfilled and created various photo assignments for bi-weekly
publication

Skills

Experienced with Nikon film and digital systems
Currently working with and learning Canon digital system
Skilled in both in-studio and on-location lighting
Proficient in collecting audio with both m-Audio and Marantz

Software:
Adobe Photoshop CS2 & CS3, Adobe InDesign CS2 & CS3, Final Cut Express, Audacity, Soundslides, Dreamweaver, Photo Mechanic, Microsoft Office

Education

Missouri School of Journalism
Bachelors of Journalism
Anticipated graduation date: May 2008
• Emphasis in Photojournalism
• Minor in Art

Syracuse University, London
Fashion Photography in London
Summer 2006
• Worked under NY fashion
photographer, Jeff Licata

Activities

teamFOTO (Art Photography Club)
Vice President
Fall 2006-Spring 2007
• Organized “Art Attacks,” community
service projects in surrounding small
towns
• Participated in and organized
multiple photo gallery shows

Currently creating a photo portfolio for
local clothing designer.
Spring 2007-Present

VII Photo Conference
Tufts University in Boston, Mass. Spring 2005

Recognition

Featured as an “Emerging Artist”
Columbia Daily Tribune
June 10, 2007

MU Dean’s Honor Roll
Fall 2004-Fall 2007