Sales Assistant
Resume:
William SUMMARY
VanderHagen I am seeking a career in the photography. I offer a unique blend of technical
ability on cameras and lighting, mixed with a creative eye for composition and
color. With numerous publications as well as a background education in both
web and print design I can offer a well rounded approach to image creation that
305 N Broadway Apt 2
understands not only the photography aspect, but also keeps the end product in
Aurora, SD 57002 USA
mind for the customers.
EDUCATION
International Academy of Design and Technology, Tampa, FL
*******@***************.***
5/15/2008-11/13/2009
http://www.billvanderhagen.com
Focus: Bachelors Degree Graphic Design, 4.0 Grade Point Average
Arts Institute Pittsburgh Online, Pittsburgh, PA
4/2/2007-3/22/2008
Web Design Diploma, 4.0 Grade Point Average
Minnesota West Technical College, Pipestone, MN
2006 - 2007
Information Security Certification, 4.0 Grade Point Average
EXPERIENCE
Bill Van der Hagen Design
2008 - Present
Owner
Freelance photographer for portraits and architectural documentation. Organize
shows, photo shoots, display materials, and marketing.
Harolds Photo Experts, Brookings, SD
2012-Present
Creative Expert
Camera and print salesman
Crystal Smith Photography, Cottonwood, MN
2009 - 2012
Photo Assistant
Wedding and portrait assistant to Crystal Smith Photography
Reference: Crystal Smith - (507) 530 - 2348
Greenwood Nursery, Marshall, MN
Summer 2012
Seasonal Landscape and Sales Worker
Maintained landscape sales lot and assisted customers
Reference: Andy Warner - (507) 532 - 9430
Computer Sales and Service, Marshall, MN
2007 - 2011
Sole proprietor
Computer maintenance and sales
Bayliner Boats, Pipestone, MN
2003 - 2006
Laborer
Production Line work installing wiring and grinding Bayliner boats
Reference: Plant Closed - www.bayliner.com
SKILLS
● Five years of experience with all genres of photography including
landscape, wildlife, portraiture, and commercial
● Four years of experience in lighting with strobe, small flash, and
continuous lighting
● Digital color manipulation using all color spaces and color libraries in
photoshop with extensive use of LAB, CMYK, and RBG channel
structure for accurate color preparation on all image media outputs
● Proficient in the entire Adobe Creative Suite including Dreamweaver,
Photoshop, inDesign, and Illustrator
● Managing image libraries with metadata, folders, or collections using a
variety of software systems including Lightroom and Adobe Bridge.
● Fluent in both PC and Mac platforms
HONORS
● TerraBella Media Contest "Color of Gold" 3rd Place winner
http://profotio.com/gallery/0111/
● TerraBella Media Photo of the Day award
http://photooftheday.net/2011/02/untitled-by-bill-van-der-
hagen/
● Profotio Contest "Doors and Passageways" 2nd place winner
http://profotio.com/gallery/0412/
● Presidents list - IADT Online
● Deans List - IADT Online
● National Technical Honor Society - Arts Institute.
● Deans List- Minnesota West
● Deans List - Arts Institute
PUBLICATIONS
● Nature Friend Magazine January 2013 Caption This Photo
http://www.naturefriendmagazine.com/
● Artistik Magazine - Showcase 2010
http://www.artistikmagazine.com
Midwest Photographer 2010
● Renville County Register
Top Stories of the Year and Fall 2010 feature
● Marshall Independent Featured News Article - 2010
http://marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/518295
.html?nav=5015
● Psykhe Art Magazine Feature 4th Quarter 2010
http://www.psykheart.com/
● Artistik Magazine - Exposed 2009
http://www.artistikmagazine.com
● Minnesota Public Radio
Minnesota Bird Photographers 2009
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
● Tim Orth Memorial Foundation - Bird Island, MN
● Hospice Ball Photographer - Marshall, MN
● Kiwanis Club 4th of July 2012 Photographer – Marshall, MN
● Granite Falls Arts Council - Granite Falls, MN
● Prairie Winds Photography Club - Granite Falls, MN
● National Technical Honor Society
REFERENCE LETTER 1:
Crystal Smith, Employer
Crystal Smith Photography
tel: 507-***-****
To whom it may concern,
Please accept this letter of recommendation for photographer, Bill Van Der
Hagen.
I have had the honor of knowing and working with Bill on numerous different
photo projects and weddings. Regardless of the difficulty level he always
handles his work with enthusiasm and an open mind.
Bill is an accomplished and well respected nature/landscape/property and
portrait photographer specializing in on-location photography. Bill has a
reputation of turning "dust into diamonds". He sees beauty in everyday
situations and is able to capture it and share it with the world.
He is intelligent, inquisitive and yearns to gain an in depth knowledge of
everything photography.
With his determination and hard work I have no doubt that he will succeed in all
his endeavors.
Crystal Smith
REFERENCE LETTER 2:
Roberta K. Wyatt
The Daily Grind Cafe and Coffeehouse
**********@**.***
tel: 507-***-****
I have known Bill for approximately 4 years, meeting him initially at my
coffeehouse. Bill has exhibited his art at my establishment, at my request,
selling numerous pieces and being very well received by our community. Bill
has generously committed his time and energy to providing photography
services to our local hospice organization, serving for the past 3 years as the
official photographer for the Prairie Home Hospice Annual Charity Ball. He
donates his considerable talents and energies at no cost to our organization,
which raises much needed funds for our independently funded free standing
hospice house, and the services they also provide in our greater community. I
have, personally, enjoyed Bill's work so much that I have purchased works for
my home and my spouse's office. Bill is a great asset to the creative community
of Marshall and his generosity to the causes of the area is significant.
REFERENCE LETTER 3:
Chelsea DeKnikker, Coworker
Harolds Photo Experts
Please accept this letter of recommendation for William Van der Hagen. I have
had the honor of working with Bill at Harolds Photo and I have found him to be a
valuable asset as a coworker and a great contributor to the rest of the company.
Bill was responsible for teaching photo classes and photo software, selling
cameras, assisting customers and lab production. Bill has excellent
communication skills and always finds the most efficient ways to accomplish
tasks; both large and small. I have found Bill to be hard working with an
exceptional eye for detail and extremely persistent in the variety of projects he
has been faced with. Bill will always get the job done and he will exceed your
expectations on time regardless of the difficulty or project deadline. Bill has
taught me an incredible amount in photography and in the Adobe software. He
is very intelligent and a wonderful teacher. These qualities would make him a
great addition to any company.
Chelsea DeKnikker
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