Digital Media Social
Resume:
HEIDI FANCHER
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY: Photographer/Videographer and Digital Media Specialist for sixteen years, who brings exceptional knowledge and enthusiasm to a variety of projects . I am committed to delivering required results while incorporating an artistic vision to my work. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Avid Microsoft Office and related administrative applications systems.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Imaging archiving, traditional and digital images
Large format printing
Lighting expert, event, portrait & museum photography
Social media, digital video sound, lighting and editing
Familiarity with web design, photography related data base management systems & visual communications principles
EDUCATION:
A.A. University of the District of Columbia- Early Childhood Education- Present Day Enrolled Part -Time( Expected Graduation Date 2025)
M.F.A. Maryland Institute College of Art – Photography and Electronic Media
B.F.A. Maryland Institute College of Art – Photography
WORK EXPERIENCE:
STUDIO FO (FREELANCE)
Sep. 2008 - Present
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER VIDEOGRAPHER
Photograph special & media events in governmental and school settings.
Work successfully with a variety of personalities and work styles while remaining calm under pressure.
Transport, set up and control a wide range of photographic/video equipment and provide a flexible & creative approach plus proactive solutions to problems encountered.
Teaching Digital Photography/ Videography /Social Media online Savannah College of Art and Design (Online)
Teaching traditional and Alternative photographic processes
Image and video research .
WOODROW WILSON INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR SCHOLARS
Nov. 2006-Aug. 2008
PHOTOGRAPHER/DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
Conducted photo/video shoots, operating a comprehensive assortment of cameras, accessories, lighting & audio technology.
Maintained and utilized a wide range of software applications and photographic databases to produce high quality professional images.
Maintained photographic/video inventory of equipment/ supplies and replaced/replenished when necessary.
Performed photographic research and trained staff to use equipment and databases.
Video production research and producer credit.
Video camera operator and sound engineer.
STANLEY ASSOCIATES (NASA CONTRACTOR)
Mar. 2005– Nov. 2006
PHOTO LIBRARIAN/ARCHIVIST/PHOTOGRAPHER
Photographed NASA’s media events, subjects for publications and general public requests.
Produced photographs using a variety of photographic and printing equipment, software applications, lighting and available technology.
Maintain photographic Library and databases. Also assisted in developing photographic databases and tracking & archiving systems.
Maintained effective communication orally and written with employees, other contractors and the public.
Set up all photographic, video camera and studio lighting both on location and in the studio at NASA HQ.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION (NMAH)
May 2002 – Mar. 2005
PHOTOGRAPHER – Temporary Appointment
Photographed museum artifacts, openings, media events & exhibitions, using a variety cameras, equipment and presentation techniques.
Maintained photographic equipment, databases, archives and storage facilities for the Photographic and Imaging Department.
Printed photographs using traditional and digital methods and created metadata database.
FELLOWSHIPS& INTERNSHIPS (9 WHILE ATTENDING COLLEGE)
Smithsonian Institution(NMAA) -Spring 2009 & 2002-2003; Maryland Institute College of Art (2), 2008-2010 & 2001-2002; The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Summer 2002; National Archives & Records Administration, Summer 2001; Library of Congress Prints & Photograph., Summer 2000; AmeriCorps-Community Year of Montgomery County, 1995-1996 school year and The Washington Center for Photography, 1992-1995.
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