Visual Media Specialist at O'Brien et al. Advertising
Norfolk, Virginia Area
Visual Media Specialist at O'Brien et al. Advertising
Norfolk, Virginia Area
I'm pretty much interested in anything and everything involving multimedia and communication. My professional goal is to continue expanding my experience in media production, specifically in fields of photography, graphic design, video production, advertising, and web development. I am currently learning XHTML, HTML, and CSS.
• Adobe CS3 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Adobe Lightroom 2, Aperture 2
• Final Cut Studio 2
• Digital and 35mm SLR Photography
• Digital Video (Producing/Directing, Studio/Field Production, Lighting, Audio)
• Scriptwriting (Spots, Films, PSAs, News)
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Proficiency in Mac and PC platforms
• Event Coordination
• Marketing/Promotion
• Hospitality
• Media Relations
• Supervisor
• Customer Service
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
(Photography industry)
May 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
• Freelance wedding and portrait photographer
• Designs albums, wedding guestbooks and invitations
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
August 2008 — December 2008 (5 months)
• Photographed staff portraits and various university events
• Designed advertising pieces in conjunction with photographic work
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
April 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 9 months)
• Created lay-out for all advertisements in campus newspaper twice a week
• Proofread copy of all advertisements
• Designed and/or troubleshooted national ads, house ads, flyers, and special section covers
• Managed graphic design staff
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
May 2007 — July 2007 (3 months)
• Interviewed local bands and filmmakers for weekly column
• Edited articles submitted by contributing writers
• Photographed product shots to be published in magazine
• Contacted Public Relations Managers for photo release information
Bachelor of Arts , Media Arts & Design - Digital Video, English , 2005 — 2008
University Program Board | James Madison University | August 2006-December 2008
Creative Director of Marketing
Director of Arts & Entertainment
• Photographed and archived all UPB concerts, comedy shows, lectures, and festivals
• Branded UPB through creation of official Style Guide
• Designed brochures, newsletters, banners, calendars, and miscellaneous promotional materials
• Conducted press and media relations for events
• Coordinated with agencies to book, plan, promote, and staff a variety of diversity, arts, cultural, and current issues-related events for the JMU campus
photography, music, graphic design, film, dance, theatre, traveling, writing, reading
Professional Photographer's Association