Dena Rosko

Current

• Graduate Student at Gonzaga University
• Owner at Dena Rosko Photography (Sole Proprietorship)
• Writer at Dena Rosko (Self-employed)

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Past

• Event & Reservations Specialist at University of Washington Student Union and Activities Facilities (HUB)
• Product Team Coordinator at Unisource Worldwide, Inc.
• Photographer & Sales Associate at Sears

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Education

• Gonzaga University
• University of Washington
• Highline Community College

• Multnomah Bible College

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Recommended

4 people have recommended Dena

Connections

109 connections

Industry

Photography

Websites

• My Company
• My Blog

Dena Rosko’s Summary

Currently I attend Gonzaga University as a Graduate Student to study Communication and Leadership. I graduated with a BA in English and Communication with an emphasis on mass media studies and creative writing from the University of Washington.

I aim to devote myself (1 Tim. 4:14-16) to learning and living God's calling for me (i.e. a vocation), and have high interest in working as a professor, among other roles involving these action research areas: Ethics, Restorative Leadership, Power Dynamics, Biblical Justice, Autoethnography, Creative Nonfiction, Community Development, and Editorial Event Photography.

I desire to love Jesus with my life and to live by a vocation in the classic sense. I am married to James.

To sum:
"Connecting with Colleagues who Share
a Vision to Inspire via
Creative Expression, Holistic
Development, and Leadership."


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::Biz Site::
http://www.denaphoto.com/

::Blogs::
Graduate Student Reflections (2009-present):
http://gradstudentreflections.blogspot.com/

Dena N James' Wedsite (2005):
http://denajameswedding.blogspot.com/

R Abode (family archives 2006-2008):
http://rabode.blogspot.com/

Dena Rosko’s Specialties:

Research Areas of Interest:
communication, leadership, ethics, restorative justice, biblical studies, autoethnography, action research, community development

Organizational Interests:
client contact, web design (css and html), branding, editorial photography, backpack journalism, wedding photography, event photography, creative writing, creative nonfiction, public relations, marketing, community relations, reconciliation, service, not-for-profits, education, church

Dena Rosko’s Experience

• Graduate Student

  Gonzaga University

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

  Presently I develop my credo and capacity to communicate and to lead at Gonzaga University's Master of Arts program in Communication and Organizational Leadership. I enrolled in this program desiring to identify my calling. I find Gonzaga's MA-ComL program to be rigorous in scholarship, beneficial for growth and community, and expressive in writing and dialogue.

• Owner

  Dena Rosko Photography (Sole Proprietorship)

  (Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Photography industry)

  January 2007 — Present (2 years 11 months)

  Dena Rosko Photography provides on location wedding, event, and portrait services discerning clients who enjoy creative and editorial image capture, and who are willing to invest in a local artist (go green!), in the Pacific Northwest region.

• Writer

  Dena Rosko (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; Writing and Editing industry)

  1991 — Present (18 years )

  I write with a reflective voice and creative details. I have a B.A. in English with an emphasis on Creative Writing, and have some experience in journalism. I pursue the heart of a matter in the details, and always ask questions. The most important exercise in writing is reflection. It's important to know what I write about and why. I also have a knack for editing. Much of my work has been personal and created either freelance or as a student. I am working to publish my first book.
  
  I have worked as content writer and editor of a project management website designed to network project management professionals. I worked with backend programmers and the project manager for content design. Recently I had a column published in the Renton Reporter.
  
  Mainly I aim to publish freelance, and to provide writing and editing services to businesses and organizations.

• Event & Reservations Specialist

  University of Washington Student Union and Activities Facilities (HUB)

  (Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Events Services industry)

  1999 — 2001 (2 years )

  I assisted with event planning and served as event support staff as a Reservations Specialist/Customer Service Representative at the University of Washington’s Student Union Facility. This position required me to communicate with a diverse client base and to clarify policy. I assumed leadership responsibility shortly after my hire when I trained new employees.

• Product Team Coordinator

  Unisource Worldwide, Inc.

  (Privately Held; Wholesale industry)

  June 2000 — September 2000 (4 months)

  Unisource is the leading independent marketer and distributor of commercial printing & business imaging papers, packaging systems, and facility supplies and equipment in North America.
  
  While at Unisource, I worked as the Product Team Coordinator during two summers (1999 and 2000) while I was a college student. I communicated and consulted with our buying, sales, and merchandising team to place orders and to ensure that deliveries were made on time. I assumed leadership responsibilities shortly after my hire when I trained new employees. I excelled in this position and was asked back the following summer.

• Photographer & Sales Associate

  Sears

  (Public Company; Photography industry)

  1994 — 1994 (less than a year)

  I photographed individuals and groups for self-portraits, baby, graduation, couple, and family portraits. I served as sales representative for photography packages. I assumed leadership responsibility shortly after my hire when I trained new employees.

Dena Rosko’s Education

• Gonzaga University

  MA - COML , Communications & Leadership Studies , 2008 — 2010 (expected)

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Arts , English, Communications , 1998 — 2001

  B.A. in English and Communications with emphases on Creative Writing and Mass Media Studies respectively.
  
  Leadership position as Campus Crusade for Christ Officer. Attended leadership conferences and participated in a Spring Break stateside mission trip.
  
  Loved meeting new friends, study groups at tea houses, and pizza parties in the dorm ;).

  Activities and Societies:

  Campus Crusade for Christ, Governor's Prayer Breakfast, Reservations and Event Specialist at the Student Activities and Union Facilities (SAUF HUB).

• Highline Community College

  English, Generals 1997 — 1998

  Focus on English Literature, Creative Writing, and Generals to transfer to the University of Washington.

  Activities and Societies:

  Writing Tutor

• Multnomah Bible College

  Bible/Theology, Journalism 1996 — 1997

  Activities and Societies:

  Reporter for college newspaper. Founder and Leader of Military Prayer Group. Participant in Ministry classes to learn how to integrate people with disabilities into worship. Volunteer visitor at local nursing home. Leader of Children's Church group called AWANA at a local church as part of my servant ministry requirements for school.

Additional Information

Dena Rosko’s Websites:

• My Company
• My Blog

Dena Rosko’s Interests:

photography, wedding photography, event photography, portrait photography, editorial photography, photojournalism, on location photography, pacific northwest, washington state, oregon state, weddings, client service, reading, writing, communications, english, creative writing, creative nonfiction, editorial writing, journalism, networking, walks, scones, tea, marriage to my husband, valuing family, keeping old friends, making new friends, Christianity, faith-based study, real conversations, real living, and joining the Stargate team as a communications specialist

Dena Rosko’s Groups:

Editorial Photographers (EP), WedPlan.net Photographer, Wedj.com Photographer, Photo.net, Facebook, Smugmug.com, Campus Crusade for Christ

•    Christian Professionals Worldwide
•    Facebook.com
•    University of Washington Alumni Group
•    Friends of Japan / Nippon no Yuujin
•    Gonzaga University
•    Digital Marketing
•    The Official John McCain - Sarah Palin 2008 Group
•    Online reporters and editors
•    Media Professionals Worldwide
•    Gonzaga Alumni Mentor Program (GAMP) - Seattle Committee
•    Multnomah Bible College & Biblical Seminary Alumni
•    Think Green
•    Adobe Photoshop Group
•    Magazine
•    Michel Reverte
•    Photography Professionals
•    Publicity Club of NY (PCNY)
•    Freelance professionals
•    Spiritual Writer's Association
•    Journalist and Journalism
•    Gonzaga University Career Center
•    The NextWomen
•    Women in Photography
•    University of Washington Department of English Alumni and Students
•    Christian Edification Forum
•    LOVE OPEN NETWORKING
•    TheEntrepreneurSchool.com
•    Higher Ed Social Media
•    FB Business
•    FB Groups
•    FB Helpdesk

Dena Rosko’s Honors:

BECU Foundation Recognition for Community Service, 1998 and 1999
Leader of the Year Award, AWANA Program, 1996-1997
Community Service Leader of the Year, Renton High School, 1995-1996

Dena Rosko “conducted herself in a professional and congenial manner, she was gracious to have on-site, and... provided prompt services... She comes with the highest of recommendations.”

Working with Dena Rosko “has been a rewarding experience… The selection of possibilities was focused which allowed us to make a good selection of images. Your photographs are works of art that indicate to me a high level of technical skill.”

"I loved working with Dena. She did our engagement and wedding photos for us... Dena did a great job working with us, and our horses... she remained calm, professional and really captured a very important aspect of our lives!"

Dena Rosko is "Really one of the most friendly, gracious people we've ever worked with, and open to ideas and gets along great with people."

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