Kara Berchem

**** ***** **. ***. *, Terre Haute IN 47803

812-***-**** abknpc@r.postjobfree.com

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Objective

To pursue a position that will utilize profound skills in written and

verbal communication through detailed work.

Education

University of Missouri Columbia, MO

Bachelors of Journalism, photojournalism sequence, minor in Art

History

Experience

Photojournalist Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN

September 2007- Current

Photographed university events and community members to produce art for

use in university publications, web sites, press releases, promotional

materials and archives.

Trainer/Bartender Mimi's Cafe Orland Park, IL March 2007-

August 2007

Assist and serve guests, train new employees, act as link between

management team and staff.

Staff Photographer/Intern Herald News Joliet, IL December 2006-

March 2007

Photographed news, developed photo packages and promoted web development

among staff.

Photographer Jill's, A Children's Portrait Boutique Naperville, IL

July 2006- December 2006

Completed studio portraiture, digital editing, processing orders on

deadline, customer assistance.

Trainer/Server Old Chicago Columbia, MO July 2005- May 2006

Assisted and served guests with efficiency through organization and multi-

tasking, trained new employees, promoted teamwork.

Reporter/Photographer Columbia Missourian Columbia, MO June

2005- December 2005

Daily news reporting and maintenance of weekly column for arts section,

photographing spot news, sports, portraiture, feature and developing

photo packages.

Intern BaseballSoftballUK London, England March 2005- April

2005

Wrote articles on international issues, completed graphic design work

for promotions including national campaign, managed photograph library.

Intern Real Homes Magazine London, England January 2005- March

2005

Assisted with layouts, editing images, completed research and obtained

stock images for articles, assisted with and shot in studio to create

images for publication.

Relevant Skills

Computer

. Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver,

Flash, HTML and CSS

Management Experience

. Educated staff to uphold company standards, performed staff reviews,

addressed staff and customer issues

. Oversaw coordination, installation and inception of events

. Works efficiently in time sensitive situations while maintaining

detailed and exceptional work

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