TIMOTHY A. SKRABA
CHICAGO IL. 60646
Phone: 773-***-**** E-Mail: aca354@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: To secure a position in an established company where my
experience and dedication will serve as a basis in becoming a
secure and knowledgeable employee.
EMPLOYMENT:
Digital Lab Manager & Photographer: Fred Fox Studios-Northbrook IL. 2007-2013
Managed a high volume, fast paced, professional digital
photography lab serving multiple studios. Used Adobe
Lightroom and Photoshop to perform image corrections and
enhancements. Prepared images for viewing on-line. Performed
design work on digital albums. Served as a photographer for on
site photo shoots. Responsible for all data back up and filling
daily on-line order requests.
Assistant Lab Manager: Artlynn Photography-Evergreen Park IL. 1990-2007
Assistant manager of a high production professional digital
photography lab. Used digital imaging software to manipulate
scanned images. Responsible for quality inspections of finished
prints while being accountable for calibrating monitors and
printers. Relied upon to archive all outdated images. Performed
photo restoration work. Processed E6 and black and white
negatives. Depended upon to train all new employees on software
and printing procedures. Staff photographer for three years.
Photographer: Jolie Images Wedding Photography and Video-Wheeling IL. 2011-2013
Worked as a portrait photographer for on site photo shoots.
Photographer: Skraba Imaging-Chicago IL. 2002-Present
Own a free-lance photography business specializing in portrait,
product and special event photography. Handle photo production,
customer service and sales for all clients.
Production Assistant: The Northern Star Newspaper-DeKalb IL. 1988-1989
Assisted in the production department of a daily campus
newspaper. Responsible for typesetting and layout of newspaper
content. Familiarized incoming workers with production
procedures.
Radio Personality: WKDI-FM Radio-DeKalb IL. 1988-1989
Served as a disc jockey at a college radio station.
Received valuable experience
in broadcast media while performing a weekly three hour radio show.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Kodak DP2,
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Mac and PC proficient
EDUCATION: Northern Illinois University -Bachelor of Science in Photojournalism
Triton College -Enrolled in Photoshop and Color Scanner Technology Classes
REFERENCES: Upon Request