Project Manager Design

S HARON C

N EVE U

p hotography and visual

communication

Penfield, NY 14526/585-***-**** ablc0u@r.postjobfree.com

sharoncneveu.com

Statement

Employed in the education field as a photography instructor for over 15 years using my knowledge and experience

i n digital imaging, design, and interactive media to inform, and develop visibility and interest in our programs. I

generate ideas and am dedicated, hard-working, and goal-oriented. I thoroughly enjoy working as part of a team to

create dynamic and far-reaching results.

P rofessional achievements

I am very passionate in my field and proud to have generated a 200% increase in interest and enrollment in our

Photography and Fine Arts programs. Our programs grew to achieve high regard in the community which led to

i ncreased enrollment, gifts, and contributions. As the Art Director and coordinator of t he Spectrum, Art &

L iterary magazine, I led our team to obtain continued sponsorship from Kodak, who donated the printing of our

publication in full color for the past five years. The success of this award winning publication was influential in

obtaining funding, including a $1,000,000 alumni donation.

Highlights of Qualifications

E xperience as a documentary and event photographer using professional Nikon digital cameras, lenses,

f lash and lighting experience w ith digital workflow, managing and organizing hundreds of images a rt

d irection; selecting art and photography for exhibition and publication Editing and writing skills

Leadership Experienced project manager, over five years organizing and coordinating the publication of

a magazine with over 100 pages and images; training and managing staff workflow

Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines

C reative vision originate ideas and follow through to completion Creative problem solving, attention to

detail Adaptable enjoy variety of job tasks

Technology Advanced level skills in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Flash, Dreamweaver,

WordPress, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, PowerPoint, Excel E xperience using both Mac and PC platforms

Easily learn and adapt experience developing interactive media, video, social media design and update

website, commended for most interactive website, including digital images and video

P rofessional Experience

Nazareth Academy, Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14613 1994 to 2010

Photography, Digital Media, and Art Teacher, Secondary level. Co-Chair Fine Arts Department.

Increased interest and enrollment in Fine Arts program. Event photographer, community outreach and

development. Designed instructional materials, presentations, brochures, posters, flyers, course and curriculum

guides. Coordinator for Spectrum, Art & Literary Magazine. Advise students in portfolio preparation, college

admissions, and career options. Order, purchase, and manage budget for department supplies. Course

development: Photography, 1994, Digital Media, 2007, Advertising & G raphic Design,

C reative Crafts, 1998, Ceramics, 1996.

S HARON C NEVEU p2

E ducation

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Masters of Science, Teaching, 1992 4.0 GPA

SU NY College of B uffal o, Buffalo NY, BA in F ine Ar ts

Courses studied include: Photography, Design, Drawing, Painting, Visual Communication

E xhibitions and Awards

2009 - 2010 Rochester Artech 2009 Exhibition, gallery r 2010 Exhibition, Rochester NY

2 F irst place awards for digital collage 2009, award for digital collage 2010

2009 RIT Bevier Gallery, Invitational Show

2008 - 2010 Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters Juried Exhibition, Pittsford, NY

2005 - 2010 Center at High Falls Gallery, Rochester, NY

“A Photographer’s Path” Juried Exhibition, Photographs chosen

for the Select Room Exhibit for the highest scoring photographs

2000 Center at High Falls Gallery, Rochester, NY

“16 by 20” Juried Painting Exhibition

1999 Center at High Falls Gallery, Rochester, NY

“Student-Teacher Mentorship”

1995 - 1996 Suburban Rochester Art Exhibition

Spring Exhibition, first and second Place awards in pastel, 1996

Summer Exhibition, first place award, pastel, 1995

1996 Camera Rochester Annual Photography Competition

First Place Award: Mixed Media

Awards in B&W photography and in mixed media photography.

1995 Center at High Falls Gallery, Rochester, NY

“ VIVA” J uried photography exhibition, 1995

“State of the Art” Exhibition featuring teacher-student mentorship

P rofessional Development

Teaching, Learning, Technology Conference, Nazareth College, Aug. 2010

Technology workshops: web conferencing, interactive web 2.0, wikis, web quests, Moodle

Artech workshops, RIT, workshops in Flash, I l lustrator, Digital imaging, 2008 - 2010

Teacher-Artist Professional workshops, Nazareth College, 2005 – 2008

National Academy School of Fine Art, NY, NY Watercolor workshop, 2007

Teacher’s Institute for Contemporary Art (TICA), Art Institute of Chicago

Selected for competitive scholarship in the Art and Technology Program, sponsored by the National

E ndowment of the Arts and the Art Institute of Chicago, 2004

SUNY Brockport, Visual Studies Workshop, Graduate course, T he Digital Darkroom, 2003

Additional Related Experience

Volunteer mentor for Xerox FIRST Robotics team website design 2008-2010. Helped students design,

establish, update website using Dreamweaver, integrating digital photography into website.

Volunteer program and advertising design for Penfield School District baseball fundraising magazine.

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