Lacy K. Weathersbee
Chicago, IL 60647
******@*****.***
Summary
I have extended skill sets in retouching, photography, editing and video. I
am well versed in digital and film photographic processes, as well as
design and archiving programs. I enjoy working in fast-paced, demanding
environments and hope to be around photography forever. I am imaginative,
love to problem solve, and possess excellent networking skills!
Education
BA, Photo-Communications, St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas, December
2001
Honors: Academic Deans List, Ruth Long Scholarship
Professional Experience
Playboy Enterprises, Chicago, Illinois: Image Technician (Dec 2007-Present)
Photograph, edit, scan, color correct, retouch, and archive images used for
Playboy publications including international publications, the Cyber Club
and The Smoking Jacket.
Photographer/Retoucher (1996 - Present)
Shoot digital and film, retouch, frame and install images. Clients include
Playboy, Nokia and various photographers and filmmakers.
Riot Act Media, Portland, Oregon: PR Intern (May 2009 - Dec 2009)
Created and maintained social networking sites and performed research to
support various musicians and filmmakers.
Sun Times News Group, Aurora, Illinois: Central Photo Technician (Dec 2006
- Dec 2007)
Color corrected images for publication, researched images, scanned and
archived.
La Creperie, Chicago, Illinois: Waitress/Hostess (March 2002- Dec 2006)
Served, hosted and bartended brunch and dinner.
Advertising Age Magazine, Chicago, Illinois: Research Assistant (Feb 2006 -
Sep 2006)
Collected and entered data for reports, performed Internet research,
proofread and copyedited for publication.
Suzanne Plunkett Photography, Chicago, Illinois: Photographic Printer (Nov
2002 - July 2006)
Processed film and printed photographs for publications and duplication.
North Shore Country Day School, Winnetka, Illinois: High School Photo
Teacher (Jan 2004 - May 2006)
Created curriculum for beginning and advanced classes, interfaced with
parent and student, developed new proposals for administrative
considerations.
Computer Skills:
Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, Microsoft Office Applications, Macintosh
Applications, PageMaker, Adobe Premiere, Quark Express, Audacity,
Fireworks, Dreamweaver, HTML, basic PHP, Cumulus, Telescope.
References:
James Trevenen, Lead Image Editor, Staff Photographer, Playboy
Craig Hutler, Product Manager, Playboy 312-***-****
Sybil Miller, Photography Professor, St. Edward's University 512-***-****