Mikhail L. Kaplan
- **** Fairway dr. - Columbus, Ohio 43235 - ****@****-*********.*** -
Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography
Expected March 2011
Minor in Design
Overall GPA: 3.72
Relevant Coursework and Experience
. Own and operate photography business with personal interest in fashion
. Photography series 1-3
. Digital Image Retouching, Processing, and Printing
. Studio Lighting
. Zone Systems
. Digital Image Manipulation
. Owned and monitored personal darkroom
. Expert use of SLR for over 13 years
Skills
Photography Skills:
. Shoot 35mm, medium, and large format film as well as shoot and process
digital RAW files.
. Operate both film and digital SLRs, in addition to any brand of
camera.
. Operate strobe lighting as well as on-camera flash units with a master-
slave configuration
. Precisely color correct a digital image
. Deliver a strong and consistent product.
Computer Skills:
. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Lightroom 3, Microsoft Word,
Excel, Outlook, and proficient with Internet research skills. Can use
either Mac or Windows. Expert use of Wacom tablet.
Language Skills:
. Fluent in English and Russian
Work Experience
Delta Metrics Inc. Worthington, Ohio
Graphic Designer/ Test Technician (September 2007 - Present)
. In charge of the design and layout of catalog pages
. Produce internal manuals for products explaining how they are applied
and their purpose
. Coordinate and expedite the release and return of items that were not
up to company standards of quality
T.G.I Fridays Hilliard, Ohio
Host (March 2006 - September 2007)
. Greeted customers to provide a friendly environment
. Maintained a level of cleanliness that met or exceeded company
standards
Express Columbus, Ohio
Sales Associate (September 2005 - March 2006)
. Organized and arranged products to ensure aesthetic appeal
. Planned and designed floor-set to utilize the space provided and to
attract customers