Alexander J. Dupree
Phone: 832-***-**** Email: *****************@*****.***
EDUCATION Bachelors of Fine Arts – Photography The Art Institute of Houston Graduated March 2015 Member of The Art Institute Photography Club – 2013-2015 Welding Certification College of the Mainland Graduated May 2011 Certification in MIG, Stick, and TIG welding
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Lead Photographer & Trainer Lifetouch Photography September 2015 – Present Photography – Families, children, couples
Sales – portrait packages, single prints, framing
Human relations and customer service with clients
Preparation of shoot sites and studio; Equipment set-up and breakdown Cash handling
Assistant Photographer Bryan Anderson Photography/Beauty in Art December 2014 – Present Preparation of shoot sites; Assistance with equipment and lighting Secondary photographing of clients and projects
Overflow photographer
A/V Technical Support Assistant University of Houston - Clear Lake July 2014 – August 2015 Monitored classrooms for technical issues with A/V and computing equipment Troubleshot technical support issues for classroom and University events Installed, set-up, and replaced equipment in classrooms Lead video conferencing set-ups; Ran first video conference classroom at UHCL Videotaped speaking events for University website
Researched new hardware and equipment for University use Cleaned projectors
Removed outdated data lines
Assistant Photographer Rick Star Photography January 2014 – Present Preparation of shoot sites; Assistance with equipment and lighting Secondary photographing of clients and projects
Owner & Head Photographer Alexander Jamez Photography April 2011 – Present Work with clients to discuss project needs
Prepare shoot sites with backdrops, props, and equipment as needed Edit and retouch images as needed
Prepare and resize images before printing
Lead Photographer Portrait Innovations October 2010 – May 2012 Photography – Families, children, newborns, birthdays, graduation, engagement Sales – portrait packages, calendars, canvas prints, cards, mugs Human relations and customer service with studio clients Appointment booking
Cash handling
Printer maintenance
Training of new employees
Assistant management
SOFTWARE
SKILLS
Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop CS5/CS6, Light Room, Premier, Bridge, Illustrator