April DeBord
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EDUCATION
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Photography with Minors in Professional Photography and
Computer Graphics, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 12/06
• Graduated Cum Laude
Certificate, Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Bliss, Akron, Ohio 05/18
Certificate, Photography, New York Institute of Photography, correspondence
Sept. 2001- Sept. 2003
AA Degree, Criminal Psychology, Saint Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, Florida
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Photography / People Skills
• Great with photographing families, infants, portraits, fine art nudes, pet’s, jewelry, boudoir, head shots, and events
• Over 15 years of experience working with Photoshop to enhance images
• Experienced with on-location and studio work
Computer Skills
• Word-processing / Graphic Design: Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Bridge, and Illustrator
• Web Page Design: Basic HTML, basic Flash, and Macromedia Dream Weaver
• Fluent with Mac and PC
EMPLOYMENT
Jones & Bartlett Learning May 1, 2017-Present
Photographer: Photograph auto mechanic textbooks
Dave Walter BMW / VW July 2016-Nov. 2016
Photographer: Found cars that hadn’t been shot from the 2 dealerships, drove them into the studio, photographed them, then uploaded to the website
Rosa’s Playhouse Dec. 2014-Aug. 2015
Office Assistant / Front Desk: Office work (answer phones, filing paperwork, call parents about their kids, fax, take payments, and post announcements, etc), made breakfast and lunch and cleaned up after, helped out in the classrooms when needed
Inner Sanctum Creative Services On-going 2012-present
Owner / Operator: My business of photography, photo retouching, fire and flag dancing performances
DeBord’s Halloween Festival On-going 1995-present
Media / Photo Specialist: I, along with my brother, Claude DeBord and volunteers, organize and run this event that brings in thousands of people every year
Home Shopping Network, St. Petersburg, FL Jul. 2009-Oct. 31, 2013
Freelance Post Production Artist: Digitally enhance photos using Photoshop and prepare them for the web and on-air show
Home Shopping Network, St. Petersburg, FL Jan. 2008-Dec. 08
Post Production Artist: Digitally enhance photos using Photoshop and prepare them for the web and on-air show
Quaker Square, Akron, Ohio Oct. 2004 –Nov. 2007
Banquet server: Set up and served parties of all kinds (up to 1,000 people), served food and beverages, Assisted in all after party clean-up
Picture People, Akron, Ohio Oct. 2002-Jan. 2008
Photographer: Photographed newborns to adults, and pets Used various props in creative ways,
Photographed individuals up to large groups of 20
Homeless Joe, Homer, Alaska May 2002-Aug. 2002
Manager / Barista: Ran the cyber cafe directly underneath the owners, Helped to get the cafe ready to open (painting, design), Made bagel sandwiches and various types of coffee drinks, Assisted customers with the computers
Eagle Eye Photo, Homer, Alaska May 30- Oct. 2001
One hour photo processor: Developed film and printed, digitally enhanced the negative’s
and slides, Assisted customers with the copy machines and orders
Kinko’s, St. Petersburg, Florida Oct. 1994- July 2000
Copy Consultant: Specifically requested by numerous artists and photographers to handle artistic orders, Operation and troubleshooting of machines, Handling phone calls and faxes, Cashier responsibilities
REFERENCES
Doug West Long term friend of over 12 years
330•603•3258
Jamie Melinger Past manager of Picture People
330•715•5063
Michelle Murphy Long term friend of about 12 years +
330•861•6929