Jan 2009 ~ June 2009 - Multi-Media Artist - Nature's Blend Inc, FL

                                
-Photographing events and distributors for company records and display.
-Communicating with distributors in order to satisfy their company’s media and image needs.
-Using Photoshop and photo-manipulation techniques to create logos and graphics for the company
and the company’s distributors.
-Worked directly with company executives and management.
-Helped create photo graphics, paypal buttons, and HTML for distributor websites.
- Edited photography for use in company print materials such a brochures and posters.

Oct 2004 ~ Present - Freelance Graphic Artist / Photographer - Home Business

- Creating custom photos, illustrations, 3D models, animation and video for a variety of clientèle.
-On site photo shooting with clients for trips and events such as weddings.
-Work directly with clients in order to produce high end media to meet the client’s needs.
-Business management and networking online and at events.
-Printing and mailing commissioned photographs to clients.

Jun 2007 ~ Nov 2007 - Photography Teacher - Summer Workshop Cramer Hill Frames, NJ

Teaching Photoshop software to students and practicing Photoshop tutorials with them.
-Teaching basic photography skills and the history of photography to students ranging from
elementary to high school age.
-Writing lesson plans and printing and organizing teaching materials for students.
-Helping to prepare student artwork for printing. Works were presented in a show for the
local community.

Jul 2005 ~ Feb 2006 - Photographer Sears Photo Studio (CPI) NJ

-Photographing clients and their students in a professional studio setting.
-Studio maintenance including cleaning and equiptment care.
-Provided exceptional customer service while selling photo packages.
-Assisted in closing routine and cashing out.

Jul 2004 ~ Jul 2005 - Photographer Picture People, NJ

-Photographing clients and their students in a professional studio setting.
-Studio maintenance including cleaning and equiptment care.
-Provided exceptional customer service while selling photo packages.
-Assisted in closing routine and cashing out.

EDUCATION

Sep 2004 ~ May 2008 Rutgers University – Graduated with a BA , Cum Laude

Majored in Electronic Arts with a concentration in 3D Animation, courses taken included:

Classical Animation - Animation I & II - Figure Drawing
Character Animation - Animation Production - Post Production
Intro to Video & Film - Graphic Design I - Digital Photography I

SKILLS

Artistic: Photography, Videographer, 3D Modeling & Animation, Artistic Illustrator,

Software: Adobe Photoshop, Softimage,Adobe Premier, Adobe Final Cut, Adobe After Effects,

Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Avid Media Composer, Cinema 4D, Z Brush, InDesign, Dreamweaver

ACTIVITIES

Art Student League Rutgers
Vice President 2005 – 2006 Treasurer 2006 - 2007

Rutgers Art Shows
Showed artwork in Art Student League shows from 2004 - 2008

Rutgers "Matter" Book
Published in 2006 & 2007 editions (copies available upon request)

*cover letter available upon request