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S E A T T L E, WA 9 8 1 9 9
COLLEEN M. ANDERSON
SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Woks Processor, Photoshop CS2, CS3, Illustrator, Adobe Bridge,
IMovie, Powerpoint and Dreamweaver, DNG Converting, Scanning and Printing.
I can develop film and change the fixer in the darkroom. I can make black and white prints with Fiber and
RC paper.
I am confident in mixing chemicals such as: Cyanotype, Van Dyke, and HC110 solutions.
I am well organized and can multitask.
I have experience with using cash registers.
I have taken inventory for various items and organizing the items as well.
Helping customers find what they need by using computers and card catalogs.
I can use the digital lab and am confident in printing photos on all types of media.
I have worked with enlargers, making black and white prints.
I can mix darkroom chemicals such as: film and print developer, fixer, fixer remover, and stop solutions.
I have checked out equipment to students for photo and helped answer their questions.
I have experience in documentation of student work for classes and for individual students for their
portfolios.
I have experience in giving demos in a classroom setting about how to document their work by using a
digital camera, lighting, and the copy stand.
I have experience working with strobe lights, tungsten lights.
I can answer telephones and make appointments
I can file records and paperwork
I can type at a speed of 55wpm up to 60wpm.
I am able to design web pages.
WORK OF EXPERIENCE
2010 Present Life Touch Studios
Seattle, WA Studio Photographer
I take portraits of family, friends, infants, children, and portraits for businesses
and applications (head shots). I also show the photographs to the guests
afterwards
and help them enhance them and order them. I also use the register to complete
their orders and sell merchandise (frames, keychains, photo albums, etc.) to them
as well.
I also answer phones, make appointments, and show images to those who pick up
their final products.
2009 2010 ITS Department
Ellensburg, WA Student Assistant
Worked with students in several different computer labs
to help them with their computer problems. I worked with MAC computers
and PC. I worked with Photoshop and Illustrator a lot. I also printed student
work in color and in black and white. I also made signs for the work area and
answered phones as well.
2008 2009 Photography Lab Assistant
Ellensburg, WA Assistant Position
Mixed Darkroom Chemicals, Checked out Equipment to students, Pint
student work in Digital Lab, Answer student questions when
needed.
2006 2006 Arizona Memorial Museum Association
Honolulu, HI Volunteer Position
Provided educational and historical information to visitors, re stocked supplies
and worked as a cashier.
2001 2004 Anacortes Public Library
Anacortes, WA Page Position
Cleaned and shelved books, helped customers find books and
I information on the computer and card catalogs.
2001 2001 Anacortes Yacht Charter (AYC)
Anacortes, WA Yacht Attendant position
Kept up cleaning supply, did inventory, cleaned yachts and laundry
detail.
2000 2000 Osteo. Family Practice
Anacortes, WA Secretary position
Filed patient records, answered phones, made appointments and greeted people
as they came into the lounge area.
1998 1999 McDonalds
Anacortes, WA Cashier position
Clean customer areas by empting trash, mop floors, help customers by
filling food orders, worked the drive in window, took orders, cleaned
dishes, and worked the cash register.
EDUCATION
2009 2010 Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA
Film and Video Studies/Production
I attended for one full year and created several films and worked with
Many different types of lighting, cameras (HMC 150) and took several
classes on Directing for Film and Television, Intro. to Field Production,
and a couple of classes on the history of film and also classes that included
Production Management and Principles of Visual Communications along
many other classes relating to this field.
2006 2009 Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art Emphasis in Photography
Minor in Creative Writing
Awarded Honor Roll in Spring 2008.
Awarded Honor Roll in Fall 2008
President of Full Frame: Photography Club 2008 2009
2004 2005 Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA.
AA Art Transfer Degree
Awarded publication in the “Gathering of Voices” Student Anthology.
2002 2004 Skagit Valley Community College Mt. Vernon, WA.
AA Art Transfer Degree
1999 2002 Anacortes High School Anacortes, WA
High School Diploma
ACHIEVEMENTS/SHOWS______________________________________________________________
Raw Space I “Priest”
Raw Space II “Mr. Gilbert Dies on Eleven Twenty Five”
Gallery One Juried Show “Fallen Pasture” and “Pandemonium”
Student Show Gallery One “A Right to Love?”
Feather Foot Fall 2008 “Fallen Pasture” and “Pandemonium”
Feather Foot Spring 2009 “Human Technology”
As a Photographer I was published in the International Cutest Pets Book twice.
I was the CWU President of Full Frame, which is the Photography club.
I was published in “Gathering of Voices” at Whatcom Community College.
I have been on the honor roll several times in High school and College.
REFERENCES
Nick James Teacher 360-***-****
Stephanie McWethy Child Psychologist 360-***-****
Daniel Stalling Uncle 206-***-****
Jacob Mills Friend/Artist 590-***-****
Paul Richards Friend/Artist 425-***-****