I am a freelance photographer/artist who has decided that I need a bit more steady income than I have. I would like a position where my communication skills and creativity are utilized, but that can mean many different things, as I am definitely a think-outside-the-box type person. I love learning new skills and tend to pick them up quickly, so I have little fear of tackling new things. A job where I use both sides of my brain is ideal.
Work Experience:
Freelance Photographer, various clients, May, 2003 – present
Contractual Legal Assistant, L. Hirsch, Registered patent attorney, Los Gatos, CA, 2003- 2004 Assisted in filing applications and amendments, drawing preparation and proofreading
Temporary Administrative Assistant, Boyden International, San Francisco, CA,
Summer, 2003 Desktop publishing, document building, schedules, and reception
Darkroom Monitor, San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA,
2001- 2003 Assisted students in black and white and color darkrooms, maintained equipment and space
Photographer, InstaFotos, San Francisco, CA,
Spring and Summer, 2002 Souvenir photography at San Francisco Giants baseball games
Imaging Associate, Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco, CA,
2001 Created and maintained gallery’s digital archive, advertisement design
Imaging Associate, NextMonet, San Francisco, CA,
2000-2001 Image database maintenance, banner ad design, web update and editing
Research Associate, Hawkes-Peers Associates, New York, NY,
1999 Internet and phone research for executive search firm.
Assistant, Sandbox Studio, New York, NY
1999 Assisted photographers at commercial studio with lighting, setup, and clerical duties
Volunteer experience:
Fundraiser, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, San Francisco, CA, 2005
Event assistant, Southern Exposure, San Francisco, CA, 2005
Campaign fundraiser, Democratic National Committee’s presidential campaign, 2004
Personal:
Experience using all formats of film and digital cameras
Various computer programs (Mac and PC ), including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Filemaker Pro, Quicken, Quickbooks, WordPerfect, Final Cut Pro, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Quark XPress, Pagemaker
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in French.
Education:
M.F.A. in New Genres, San Francisco Art Institute, 2003
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Photography, San Francisco Art Institute, 2001
B.A. in Art History, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA, 1997
Interests:
World War II history, conceptual art, and botany
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