Resume                                

Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, Georgia Southern University

2014 - 2018 Summa Cum Laude

Key Courses Studied

Intro. Photography, Experimental Photography, Digital Photography I & II, Visual Design, Graphic Design I, II & III, Advanced Photo Media, Darkroom Photography.

Experience

     Photography (Analog and Digital) - Photoshop expertise working on complex files with many layers and adjustment controls. Such as levels, curves, selective color, layer masks and more. Organized photographic sets including lighting, backdrops, models, still life set-ups and props. Produced high quality inkjet and silver gelatin prints. Skilled in hand developing b/w film and prints using precise mixing of chemicals.

Additional Skills

  • Utilized Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Muse, and various file types including PSD, TIFF, JPG, PNG, and Raw.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)

  • Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.

  • Hard-working, driven, and experienced, with the ability to work independently and as a team player.      

Work History

Teacher - Old Fountain Academy 2016 - 2020

  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.

  • Organized classroom to ensure order and safety.

  • Communicated with parents or guardians about their child and daily activities.

  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.

  • Promoted to management due to exceptional performance in classroom organization and work ethic.

Assistant Manager / Program Coordinator - Old Fountain Academy 2020 - 2022

  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty.

  • Supervised daily operations of Old Fountain Academy including scheduling, classroom order, maintaining student to teacher ratios, planning of daily classroom activities, receiving payments, entering files and customer service.

  • Was assigned to lead O.F.A. through the process of becoming Quality Rated. Was successful and earned O.F.A the highest rating for Georgia childcare programs.

  • Freelance Photography, December 2017-2022

Recognition

Academic -

·         Gail Brennan Art Scholarship, Armstrong State University, 2017-18 Academic Year

·         Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society inductee, Armstrong State University Chapter, Savannah, Ga, Nov. 2015

Art

·      Published in The Hand Magazine April #20 Issue, 2018.

·      2 pieces featured in Sulfur Studios, Alternative to What? Exhibition. March 22nd - April 1st, 2018.

·      Awarded Exceptional Overall Performance in Photography, Armstrong State University, Feb. 2018

·      Published in Society for Photographic Education Journal Exposure Magazine, Sep. 2017

·      Awarded 1st Place Drawing, Student Juried Exhibition, Armstrong State University Fine Arts Gallery, Savannah, GA Feb. 2017

·      Awarded 2nd Place Photo, Student Juried Exhibition, Armstrong State University Fine Arts Gallery, Savannah, GA Feb. 2017

·      Awarded 1st Place Drawing, Student Juried Exhibition, Armstrong State University Fine Arts Gallery, Savannah, GA Feb. 2016