Debra Ledsinger

Media Artist

Sacramento, CA ****5

916-***-****

ac34o3@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Designer, photographer, project manager, exceptionally accomplished communicator and engineer with more than 15 years of technical experience in a corporate environment. APPLICATIONS

Capture One Pro

Adobe CC – PhotoShop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, After Effects, Acrobat MS Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Web Design Interactive Media

Art Institute of California – Sacramento, September 2011 Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

California State University – Sacramento, June 1994 EXPERIENCE

Staff Photographer

Dorfman Pacific, Stockton, CA December 2012-present Manage on-site studio: direct free-lance photographer and maintain equipment. Work with agencies to book models, stylist, and hair and make-up artists for photo shoots. Photograph subjects for use in catalogs, websites, promotions, magazines and trade show signs. File management for servers, FTP sites, and Alfresco (content management system). Style product in studio and on location for lay down displays, on mannequins, and tabletop photography. Create web banners, pop-ups and other collateral for web and print. Assist with catalog proofing.

Web Design

Digital Gear, Sacramento, CA

Completed client site updates, promo designs, and site architectures. 2011 3fold Communications, Sacramento, CA

Completed client site mockups, website updates and market research. 2011 Program Manager/Engineer

Hewlett-Packard Company, Roseville, CA 1996-2009

Managed a collaborative relationship with IBM Company. Developed a plan to leverage testing efforts and improve support processes to benefit both companies. Managed a relationship with an international test team that improved communication and led to on-time or early completion of testing programs.

US Patent No. 6037782–Automatic adjustment of cables which aids in set-up of equipment under test for electromagnetic compatibility measurements. SKILLS

Photography

Web Design

JavaScript

Brand Identity

Motion Graphics

Digital Layout Image

Manipulation

CSS/CSS3

HTML

PHP/MySQL

jQuery AJAX

Flash Video Editing

Debra Ledsinger

Commercial Photographer

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AWARDS

2013 PPSV Photographer of the Year Open Illustrative Category 2013 Photoshop World Westcott Shootout First Place Winner 2012-2014 Photography Masters Cup Honorable Mention and Nominee Awards 2012-2014 Black & White Spider Award Nominee

2009-2011 President’s Honor Roll

2011 Next Talent Award “Excellence in Web Design”

2010 Education Foundation Scholarship

2009 Toastmasters International Distinguished District Governor Award Professional Affiliations

Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

Professional Photographers of Sacramento Valley (PPSV) National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)

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