Colleen Young
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EDUCATION
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, Queens, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science
Academics: G.P.A 3.04
Activities: Fashion club, Environmental Club
SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Long Island, NY
Honors: National Honor Society
SUNY ONEONTA, Oneonta, NY
Academics: Completed 12 credits towards Studio Art concentration in Photography
Activities: Resident Student Organization, Hall Government Representative
ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERITY, San Francisco, CA
Accepted into a Masters Degree program in Fashion Photography, to begin in Feb
2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
QUEENS ZOO EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, Queens, NY
INTERN: In association with the Wildlife Conservation Society, Aug – Dec 2011
Assisted instructors with lesson planning and projects, including Toddler Time and
Special Events crafts. Co-taught school programs with instructors. Produced compilation
of animal photographs for various department uses.
FOREVER YOUNG MODELING AGENCY, Brooklyn, NY
Assistant Photography/Creative Director, April 2011- Present
Produce, edit and re-touch photographs. Work with clients and associates to successfully
create desired images. Assist in studio set up, management and break down.
DEN ART NY, Brooklyn, NY
INTERN, Dec 2011- Feb 2012
Assist artists with body-painting and photographing clients. Brainstorm, research and
analyze business and marketing techniques.
WORK EXPERIENCE
FME Entertainment Services LLC, Long Island, NY
Photographer, August 2011- Present
Attend and photograph various public and private events. Assist photographers and
manage real time photo streaming
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Studio lighting; Microsoft/McIntosh Adobe Photoshop applications; Adobe Lightroom;
Microsoft Office Suite; Google Ad-Words; Google Analytics; Real-time photo streaming;
Creative Directing; WordPress