Debra Ledsinger
Media Artist
Sacramento, CA ****5
*****@*********.***
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)