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RESUME

EDUCATION

 

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography & Digital Imaging • May 2014

Virginia Intermont College • Bristol, VA

 

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EXPERIENCE

 

June 2018 – Current • Digital Imaging Services • Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History and Culture • Office of Curatorial Affairs • Hyattsville, MD

Photographer and Imaging Specialist

 

May 2018 – August 2018 • Digital Asset Management Services • Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History and Culture • Office of Curatorial Affairs • Washington, DC

Digital Asset Manager

 

November 2016 – March 2018 • File Normalization and Mass Digitization Services • Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage • Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections • Washington, DC

Imaging Specialist

 

November 2014 – September 2016 • Archival Rapid Capture Digitization Services • Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage • Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections • Washington, DC

Imaging Specialist

 

May – September 2013 • Virginia Highlands Festival • Abingdon, VA

Professional Photographer and Social Media Manager

 

October 2012 - May 2013 • Birthplace of Country Music Association• Virginia Intermont College • Youth Capture the Colorful Cosmos • Bristol, VA

Project Coordinator/Image Editor/Asset Manager Intern

 

 

EVENTS

 

October 2017 (10 days) • Community Curation Program • National Museum of African American History and Culture • The Robert F. Smith Fund • Baltimore, MD

Media Conservation and Digitization Services

 

September 2017 (3 days) • Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion • Birthplace of Country Music Association• Bristol, VA/TN • see also 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

Professional Photographer

 

August 2017 (3 days) • Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood Conference • Shotgun Shakespeare Productions • Washington, DC

Image Editor

 

June - July 2017 • Smithsonian Folklife Festival • Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage • Washington, DC • see also 2016, 2015, 2014

Photography Documentation Coordinator

 

September 2016 (3 days) • Freedom Sounds: A Community Celebration • Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage • National Museum of African American History and Culture • Washington, DC

Photography Documentation Coordinator

 

May - August 2014 • Smithsonian Folklife Festival • Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage • Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections • Washington, DC • see also 2012, 2011, 2010

Photographer/Archives Intern

 

August 2014 • Capitol Limited N-Scale East 2014 • Northern Virginia NTRAK • Sterling, VA

Professional Photographer

 

August 1st, 2014 • Grand Opening • Birthplace of Country Music Museum • Bristol, VA

Professional Photographer

 

 

EXHIBITIONS

 

April – May 2014 • Virginia Intermont College Senior Photography Show • The Arts Depot • Abingdon, VA

July - September 2013 • Virginia Highlands Photography Juried Arts Show • William King Museum • Abingdon, VA

 

 

SKILLS

 

  • Organizing and managing professional photographers, volunteers, and interns to document events as a team

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Macintosh OS applications, as well as the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Bridge, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, In-Design), and Lightroom

  • Processing, editing, and archiving of digital photographs, positive and negative film scans, and standard photographic print/paper document scans

  • Basic knowledge of video editing using Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier Pro

  • Understanding of 3D rendering software Bryce

  • Basic knowledge and skill in designing or editing web-pages using HTML5 and CSS3

  • Coordination with social media and web teams to access and select images

  • Sending files through a FTP client server, Dropbox, or similar cloud services.

  • Implementing proper file management structure and procedures into workflows

  • Ingesting, exporting, and maintaining digital image files in a Digital Asset Management System

  • Working with Intranet/LAN systems to establish workflows and safe file management

  • Creating metadata and keyword templates in Adobe Bridge

  • Bulk application and editing of EXIF and IPTC metadata to digital files

  • Inspecting image quality for FADGI standards based on dpi, ppi, bit rate, etc.

  • Calibration of flatbed scanners, computer monitors, cameras, and digitization equipment

  • Interpolation of small .jpg image files into larger .tif files for production needs

  • Production of traditional b/w and alternative darkroom prints

  • Development of b/w negative, color positive, and color negative films

  • Capable of manipulating digital images into a collage

  • Ability to mat, frame, hang, and display 2D artwork in a traditional gallery space

  • Basic background in a standard 3-4 light studio

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