JENNIFER TCHIDA

SUMMARY

Solid educational background includes Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications

- Photojournalism

Creative, passionate, talented photographer with an exceptional ability to

capture a unique, intriguing perspective on subject matter

Extensive experience with Adobe PhotoShop CS3 with a keen eye for detail in

editing, toning, and cloning; adept in Apple iMovie, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft

Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; demonstrated ability to

multi-task and work diligently

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications - Photojournalism - 2007

St. Cloud State University (SCSU), St. Cloud, Minnesota - Minor:

Psychology

Relevant Coursework: ? Studio Photography ? Advertising/PR

Layout/Design ? Editing and Makeup

o Strengthened photography experience with utilization of a 35mm

digital camera, studio equipment, set layout, backgrounds,

lighting, styling, and composition; PhotoShop editing, enhanced

design, and layout skills

EXPERIENCE

In-Store Photographer -2006 to 2010

J.F. Kruse Jewelers, St. Cloud, Minnesota

. Photographed designer lines of jewelry and edited images to produce in-

store displays, print ads, website content, and video ads

. Utilized artistic ability and skill to plan composition, lighting,

layout and color values to capture the elegance of merchandise

. Photoshop editing including cropping, toning, adjusting color balance,

and color replacement

o Retouching imperfections by use of cloning and healing tool

. Managed website photos

Key Accomplishments:

o Played a strategic role in the development of company website from

concept to execution including photography content, shoots, design,

and layout

o Coordinated the photography process of slideshow advertising

campaign for area movie theater

o Organized photo shoots and designed ad layouts which were published

in Style Magazine

Freelance Photography - 2009 to 2010

. Experienced with digital SLR, props, working independently, and

maintaining flexibility

. Event photography including the "Kruse'n For Diamonds" scavenger hunt,

Minneapolis Taste of Lake Street Fundraiser, and the Minneapolis

Rotaract Benefit for Casa Hogar

. Portrait work with groups, families, individuals, and children

Key Accomplishments:

o Published Minneapolis Taste of Lake Street photo in Lavender

Magazine, October 2009

o Published Kruse'n For Diamonds photos in JCK Magazine, September

2010

Camera Operator - 2004

UTVS Television Station, SCSU, St. Cloud, Minnesota

. Operated and maintained video cameras, lighting, audio, and other

production equipment

Administrative Assistant - 2006 to 2007; Cleaner - 2003 to 2007

J.F. Kruse Jewelers, St. Cloud, Minnesota

. In charge of filing, organizing, mailing, and inventory

. Photographed all store merchandise for inventory purposes; entrusted

with the handling of expensive and fragile items, administrative

assistant and sales assistance when needed

. Promoted to Photographer for demonstrating artistic photography skills

13301 Maple Knoll Way Apt# 103

Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369

320-***-**** ( abiyg5@r.postjobfree.com

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