Customer Service Mechanical
Resume:
C. Samantha Hillis
Email: **********************@*****.*** Website:
www.cristalclearphotography.com
Objective: To obtain a position in photography that allows me to apply my
creative abilities, while gaining more experience and achieving success for
my projects and the company for which I work.
Education___________________________________________________
Western Kentucky University Oct. 2005 to
Present
Major: Photojournalism
Minor: Fashion, Design, Merchandising and Textiles
New York Institute of Photography, New York, NY June 2001 to
May 2004
Received Diploma in Professional Photography
Photography Internship Qualifications and Capabilities
. Proficient in Photoshop CS2, and knowledge of InDesign.
. Proficient in Aperture
. Exceptional knowledge of digital photography, as well as studio and
photojournalism photography.
. Strong organizational skills and communication skills.
. Strong interpersonal Skill and customer service skills.
. Skill in archiving photos on computers with strong MAC knowledge.
. Skill in photo shoots as a photographer in a studio setting, and group
settings.
. Strong knowledge in Adobe Image ready CS2
Experience_________________________________________________
Niche Media/ Gotham Magazine, New York, NY
Photography Intern
June 2010 to Current
ST2 Motorsports, Nashville, TN Feb.2004 to March
2006
Team Photographer
SR Racing, Lebanon, TN Feb. 2001 to March 2006
Team Photographer- Traveled with race team for all photography for
publications, press releases and websites.
Media Visions, Provo, UT July 2006
Event Photographer- Traveled for special assignment with video team to
document the "America's Freedom Festival"
Activities, Leadership, & Awards/ Summer Special Field Projects for self-
improvement in Photography
San Francisco, CA June 2005
5 days of capturing different cultures, various landscapes, and diverse
architecture.
New York City, NY June 2005
7 days to explore the massive cityscapes, wonderful cathedrals, and aerial
views via helicopter.
Italy 2006
14 days to explore and capture landscapes, abstract art and diverse
architecture.
Breckenridge, Colorado
Yearly adventures to various cities in Colorado to experience and capture
the beauty of the mountains, skiers, untouched snow and much more.
Conducted Summer classes and workshops for June, Aug. 2006
Woodmont Baptist Church, Nashville, TN.
I held classes that covered skill levels of all ages teaching lighting for
indoor and outdoor, landscapes, fashion, and mechanical/technical
techniques for film and digital photography, including weekly lesson
planning and on site field trips for hands on use. Classes ranged from 30
to 80 students.
~ Special Workshops:
Don Gale Workshop, Nashville, TN June 2006
Attended summer outdoor workshop at Cheekwood, focusing on business aspects
and a range of photo techniques.
Belmont University Photography Workshop, Nashville TN July 2005
Attended Journalism and broadcasting workshop, which included technical
writing instruction on stories and briefings of today's news.
Exhibits:
MPW.59 Missouri Photo Workshop 2007
Chillicothe, MO
"Tragic Beginnings"
916 Gallery, Bowling Green, KY Aug. 2005, Current
Centennial Hospital, Nashville, TN May 2005,
June 2006
NHC Organizational Action Exhibits May 2005,
Aug. 2006
Professional Organizations and Awards___________________________
Published in "Innocent Dreams," Hardback Book, My photo of "Totally
Satisfied" located in the Animals/Pets section.
Professional Photographers of America- 4 years I have been a member of this
outstanding, inspiring organization.
National Press Photographers Association- 2 years, which I have been
involved with several competitions and workshops.
Reference:
Elizabeth Hazard
Photo Editor/ Niche Media Publishing (NYC)
Travis Wilson
Professor at Western Kentucky University
Design Department
Al Ashworth
Custom Color owner/ Photo Mentor since 2000
Raylee Jones
Web Designer
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