Photographer
Resume:
Brian C. Swartz
Dayton, OH *****
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EDUCATION BA Management, Business Administration
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
AA Pre Business
Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA
EMPLOYMENT
Apr 05-Oct 09 Photographer
Nicholas Studios, Bellbrook, OH
Photographed: portraits of high school seniors, families, children, and business clients in the
studio and on location; action photos for school yearbooks and magazines; student portraits at
school; candids in the classroom, at dances, at concerts, at plays, and graduations; sports teams
for seasonal schedule posters; special events on location; and weddings. Design and layout wedding
albums based on the preferences of the bride and groom. Answer the phone to schedule appointments
and resolve customer issues (for example: missing photos from orders, requests for retakes of
sessions). Prepare orders for the lab by correcting and modifying digital images using Photoshop
and Adobe Lightroom. Send orders to the lab via web interface. Attend seminars on photography,
Photoshop, and Adobe Lightroom to keep current with my skills.
Jan 99-Apr 05 Photography Manager, Staff Photographer
Easterling Studios, Dayton, OH
Photographed: portraits of high school seniors, families, children, and business clients in the
studio and on location; action photos; student portraits at school; candids in the classroom,
at dances, at concerts, at plays, and graduations; and special events on location.
Train new photographers lighting and posing techniques in the studio and on location.
Schedule the photographers work week and daily session assignments. Create digital slide shows
with music and portrait images to promote the studio. Attend seminars and classes on photography
and Photoshop to keep current with my skills.
May 98-Dec 98 Staff Photographer
Cubberly Studios, Columbus, OH
Photographed: portraits of high school seniors, families, children, and business clients in the
studio and on location; action photos; student portraits at school; candids in the classroom,
at dances, at concerts, at plays, and graduations; special events on location; and weddings.
Attend seminars and classes on photography and Photoshop to keep current with my skills.
Aug 95-Apr 98 Staff Photographer
Easterling Studios, Dayton, OH
Photographed: portraits of high school seniors, families, children, and business clients in the
studio and on location; action photos; student portraits at school; candids in the classroom,
at dances, at concerts, at plays, and graduations; and special events on location. Create slide
shows with music and portrait images to promote the studio. Attend seminars and classes on
photography and Photoshop to keep current with my skills.
Nov 94-Aug 95 Operations Manager
Books-A-Million, Dayton, OH
Supervise, hire, schedule, dismiss, and train employees. Process paperwork.
Ship and receive merchandise.
Jun 91-Nov 94 Assistant Manager, Salesperson
Malone Camera Store, Dayton, OH
Sell photographic equipment and supplies. Order and display products.
May 90-Jun 91 Assistant Manager
Woolworth, Battle Creek, MI and Piqua, OH
Supervise and train employees to order, stock, display, and sell merchandise.
ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
Feb 09-Mar 09 Photography Instructor - Immersion Program
The Miami Valley School, Kettering OH
2007-2009 Contributing Photographer
Dayton Daily News
2007-2009 Contributing Photographer
Ohio High Magazine
2007-2009 Contributing Photographer
Bucknuts Magazine
2005-2009 Contributing Photographer
Miami Valley Sports Magazine
2002-2009 Photographer
Dayton Dragons Baseball Team
Photograph action, special guests, and activities on the field.
Various Dates Contributing Photographer
Kettering/Oakwood Times Newspaper
Centerville/Bellbrook Times Newspaper
Various Dates Contributing Photographer
Over the Back Fence Magazine
Various Dates Volunteer Photographer
Events and fund raisers for the Red Cross, March of Dimes and Goodwill.
Link to Portfolio: http://www.flickr.com/photos/39868244@N04/
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