Rachel LoGrasso
Port Washington, NY 11050
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a computer graphics or photographic career to complement my academics as a photography major.
EDUCATION
Long Island University, Post Campus Brookville, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, May 2013
COURSEWORK
B & W Printing, Digital Imaging/Photoshop, Lighting-Location, Color Printing, Photo Studio, Inter Tech and Aesthetics, Photography-Workshop, Synthesis/Digital Imaging, Large Format Printing, Web Design, Senior Thesis Project
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Glenmar Studio Roslyn, NY
Graphic Designer/Assistant Photographer May 2013 - present
• Produce a professional final product (albums, portraits, etc.) to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
Precision Physical Therapy Syosset, NY
Administrative Assistant April 2011 – present
• Help with the daily operations to keep the office running efficiently
• Keep organized confidential records of patients
Photographer’s Assistant (Judd Pilossof Inc.) Manhattan, NY
Professional Assistant May 2012 – December 2012
• Partnered with specialist to provide services to top-level brands (Hershey, Toll House, etc.)
• Proficient in still life set up, as well as step by step contribution towards the final product
Event Photographer (Absolute Elegance) Long Island, NY
Zap Photographer August 2012 – March 2013
• ¬Work with clients to capture unique and spontaneous memories
• Create a positive, fun atmosphere for special events to ensure client satisfaction
Internship (Photography) Manhattan, NY
Professional Assistant November 2010 – August 2011
• Experienced and learned from established professional photographer, Layla Love
• Coordinated installation of art exhibitions
• Organized and managed design used for commercial sale at Tiffany & Co.
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Adobe Bridge
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Illustrator
EXHIBITIONS
• Left Behind – Photographs by Photo 7 Workshop Long Island University, Post Campus
November 1 - November 6 2011
• Victoriana – Senior Thesis Exhibition Long Island University, Post Campus
April 1 – April 5 2013
• Abstract – Photographs by Photo 30 Class Long Island University, Post Campus
April 16 – April 20, 2013