Resume

Education

Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, LA | Spring 2016
BFA in Graphic Design with a minor in Photography

Professional Experience

Freelance | Ruston, LA
Photographer | Summer 2015 - Present
Produced easy to read, high quality, and truthful images that display ongoing events throughout Ruston, LA for use in online and printed collateral by various local businesses.

The Tech Talk | Ruston, LA
Features Editor & Designer | Fall 2015
Managed the layout, appearance and content of feature articles. Created graphics and photographs to be included in layouts while managing the staff and setting deadlines.

Speak Magazine | Ruston, LA
Photographer & Designer | Spring 2014 - Present
Created high quality editorial images. Directed reporters to develop concepts of what to photograph, photographed subjects in a studio setting, and used advanced editing techniques.

The Tech Talk | Ruston, LA
Photojournalist | Fall 2013 - Present
Worked with reporters to develop photographic ideas and produced easy to read, high quality, and truthful images that communicate a meaningful message to the readers.

Accomplishments & Awards

The Tech Talk | Photography published in over 40 weekly issues | 2016
Society of Professional Journalists | Regional Winner - Feature Photography | 2016
Society of Professional Journalists | Regional Winner - General News Photography | 2016
National Federation of Press Women | 1st in Layout & Design | 2016
National Federation of Press Women | 2nd in Photography | 2016
Society of Professional Journalists | Regional Winner - Feature Photography | 2015
Photographer’s Forum Magazine | Honorable Mention | 2013

Technical Skills

Adobe Creative Suite & After Effects
Digital & Analog SLR Cameras & Processes
Espresso, Sublime, & Dreamweaver Editors
HTML5, CSS3, & Sass with implementation of jQuery & PHP
CodeKit pre-processor & MAMP Virtual Server
Arduino prototyping platform
Studio Lighting
Screenprinting
Laser & Vinyl Cutting