Brooke Hiemstra
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
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Education: ________________________________________________________
Bachelors Fine Arts Degree, Emphasis in Photography
May 2010
University of South Dakota, (USD), Vermillion, SD
Study Abroad: _____________________________________________________
Prague, Czech Republic
Summer 2009
Independent Photography Study
Professional Experience: ____________________________________________
Harolds Photo Center
Present
Freelance Photography
2005-Present
Senior, Wedding, and Family portraits
Freelance Graphic Design
Exhibitions:
Senior Thesis Exhibition
May 2010
John A. Day Gallery, University of South Dakota
Bohemian Horology
Sep 2009
Solo Show, Gallery 110, University of South Dakota
Awards/Honors: ___________________________________________________
Academic Excellence Dean's List, University of South Dakota
2007-2009
Pi Beta Phi Academic Scholarship
2008
Other Employment Experience: ______________________________________
Hughes Lumber, Dewey, OK
1999-2010
Painting, Yard work, Lawn Care
Doug Miller Contracting, Bartlesville, OK
2007-2010
House Renewal
Oscar Howe Gallery, Vermillion, SD
2010
Frank Reedy Deck Repair, Bartlesville, OK
2009
Bartlesville Pom Dance Coach
2005-2008
FTS Inspection
2007
Data Analyst
Gap Inc. Outlet
2005-2007
Assistant Manager
Human Resources
Community Service Leader
Job Expertise/Employment Skills: ____________________________________
Photographic Processes:
-35mm Cameras in film and digital
-Darkroom development - BW and Color
-Pin Hole Cameras
-Nontraditional Processes
Computer Programs:
-MS Word
-MS Powerpoint
-MS Excel
-Adobe Photoshop CS4
-Adobe Dreamweaver CS4
-Adobe Bridge CS4
-Adobe Illustrator CS4
-Adobe InDesign CS4
-Smart Classroom Training (Desire 2 Learn)
Collegiate Leadership/Activities:______________________________________
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity
Assistant Membership Chair - Organized and lead recruitment events
Greek Unity Council - Entrusted as representative for Chapter in all Greek
meetings
Strollers
Cast Member
Director - Organized and created theater performance consisting of script,
choreography, and musical lyrics.
Relay 4 Life
Participant Walker
Committee Member- Promoted cancer awareness in the community as well as
honor survivors.
Colleges Against Cancer
Missions Chair- Organized and lead fundraisers and awareness events for
breast and testicular cancer and spread the Mission of the American Cancer
Society
Alumni Chair - Engaged and recruited college alumnae and faculty
participation in organization events.
Miles for Mammograms
Intramural Soccer
Philanthropic Service
Highway Clean up
Haunted House Fundraiser
Alzheimer's Walk
Lambda Chi Watermelon Bust
Alpha Phi Red Dress Gala
Sharing the Dream
Dance Marathon
Dancer
Student Art Association
Varsity Pom
Captain - Responsible for choreography and leading team
References___________________________________________________________
Available upon request