Emily A. Fuhrman

abkjhn@r.postjobfree.com

260-***-****

Education

Ball State University, Muncie, IN Cumulative

GPA: 3.2/4.0

Bachelor of Art: Advertising and Photography

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer and Graphic Designer, May 2000 - present

Increase artistic presence throughout Northeastern and East Central Indiana

Photograph newborns, infants, toddlers, families, seniors, events in studio

or on location

Design announcements, invitations, brochures and websites for clients

Marketing and Communications Specialist, YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne, Aug. -

Sept. 2010

Responsible for varied communications products and services including

newsletters and other print publications; web, e-news and other online

communications, media and marketing.

Developed positive relationships with staff, volunteers, members, program

participants and others within the Greater Fort Wayne community

Designed Association marketing & communications print and electronic

material to increase participation in membership and programs

Increased public knowledge and understanding of YMCA Mission, Impact, Cause

and program focus areas

The Daily News, Creative Specialist, Ball State University, Muncie, IN: May

2007 - May 2010

Increased agency presence through the creation of print, video and

promotional materials.

Rebranded the Daily News through creation of logos, print and video

advertisements and website development

Increased sales via campaigns, video advertisements and direct mail flyers

Developed video advertisement team, turning Daily News into a full service

in-house agency

Created annual rate card, monthly direct-mail promotions and video

promotions

Photographed Daily News sponsored events and images for in-house stock

photography

Emley Design Group, Photography/Design Intern, Fort Wayne, IN: May 2009 -

August 2009

Developed brand identities, created advertisements and photographed events.

Photographed gallery8010 collections for use in creatively designed e-mail

advertisements

Developed and created campaigns, including logos, advertisements and

websites

Ball Bearings, Photo Editor, Ball State University, Muncie, IN: Aug. 2008 -

Dec. 2008

Responsible for instructing new photographers about various photo styles

and how to interact with sources to achieve best photo narratives.

Instructed photographers how to capture emotional and narrative photos for

stories

Downloaded, edited and enhanced photos weekly for every story

Discussed positives and areas worth improving with each photographer weekly

Designed the template photos for "Photos of the Week" and updated photos

weekly

Ball Bearings, Photographer/ Designer, Ball State University, Muncie, IN:

Oct. 2006 - Jan. 2007

Utilized visual storytelling by capturing emotional and narrative photos

and designed interactive displays for long-term, lifestyle stories.

Collaborated with reporters' sources for photo opportunities

Captured essence of sources daily lives through photography

Edited photos and chose most appropriate for upcoming stories

Artistic photography featured in "Photos of the Week"

Leadership

Indiana Collegiate Press Association, Vice President of Advertising, April

2008 - present

Stimulated interest in advertising and photojournalism among Indiana's

college students

Organized judges, presenters and other various tasks for yearly convention

Fostered free speech and a free press on Indiana's campuses

Ball Bearings, Production Team Leader, Photo Editor, Ball State University,

Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2007

Planned and coordinated members' schedules for team stories

Encouraged artistic angles for reporting and photography

Initiated rebranding efforts for website

Provided timelines and enforced deadlines of team members

American Advertising Federation, Fundraising Chairwoman, Ball State

University, Aug. 2006 - Dec. 2007

Planned and coordinated Indianapolis Colts concession stand engagements

Provided list of volunteers to and answered questions of Colts

correspondent

Successfully raised funds that aided in sending prominent AAF members to

convention

Awards

Dean's List, Spring 2007, Spring 2009, Summer 2009, Fall 2009

ICPA, 1st Place, Best House Ad, Best Black & White Design, Best Electronic

Ad

ICPA, 2nd Place, Best Overall Design, Best General Media Kit/Marketing

Package, Best Electronic House Ad

ICPA, 3rd Place, Best Electronic Ad, Best Display Ad, Most Creative Use of

Copy, Best Black & White Design

Silver Addy, Direct Marketing, Get in the Game

Silver Addy, Brochure, Rate & Data

Indiana State Fair, Gold Medal, Color Salon Photography, Grandmother

Designer of the Month, Daily News, July 2007, January 2008, August 2008

Designer of the Year, Daily News, 2008-2009

Special Skills

Proficient in Mac OS 9, X, 10.2; Windows XP; Microsoft Office; InDesign;

Photoshop; Final Cut Pro; Sound Studio; Dreamweaver, video recording - Sony

PD-150; digital photography - Nikon D200; film photography - Pentax, Holga,

Hasselblad, Twin Lens Rolliflex, View Camera, film development, photo

development, photo filters, photo lenses, studio lighting, product

stylistic enhancement, photo editing, researching and understanding market

trends

DIGITAL PORTFOLIO:

http://www.coroflot.com/eafuhrman

SALARY REQUIREMENTS:

$28,000 - $35,000 annually

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