Pennsylvania State University -- University Park, Pa.

Graduated: December 1998

-Bachelor of Arts: Integrative Arts - emphasis on photography

Work Experience

The Gazette, Gaithersburg, MD - Staff Photographer

May 2000 - present

• Shoot approximately 15-20 assignments digitally, including sports, per week
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop CS, Fotostation 4.0, color management, and archiving

  Amy Raab Photography, Annapolis, MD - Associate Photographer/Assistant

  June 2002 - present

• Second photographer responsible for covering wedding in a photojournalistic style

• Shoot approximately 10-15 assignments, including sports, per week
• Responsible for bi-monthly photo story

The Daily Collegian - Photography Editor

January 1998 - December 1998

- Other positions held since January 1995: Chief Photographer/Assistant Photo Editor,
Senior Photographer, Junior Photographer

• Manage a staff of 25 photographers on daily basis
• Attend wire and budget meetings every night
• Attend Board of Editors meeting every Sunday
• Work with Chief Photographer to maintain and improve upon staff's high quality of work
• Interview and select photography department candidates
• Guide prospective photographers through candidate program
• Teach candidate classes twice a week

-Awarded Artist of the Week - February 25, 1996
-Awarded Artist of the Semester - Spring 1996

The Daily Collegian - Assistant Online Editor

January 1998 - May 1998

• Update the Digital Collegian, Penn State's online version of the award-winning student-run newspaper
• Responsible for writing HTML code for pages

Pennsylvania State University, Photo Department - Teaching Assistant

August 1997 - May 1998

• Assist Marc Hessel, head of photo department, with teaching Art 291: The Zone System
• Help students in working with calibrations related to Zone System
• Grade tests of students in class

Lady Lion Cager Club - Photographer

December 1997 - April 1998

• Shoot Penn State Lady Lion basketball games throughout season
• Choose photos for plaques to be given to each player at year-end banquet
• Print photos for plaques

Awards

• Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 64, Carversville, Pa.
  

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