Visual Media Specialist at O'Brien et al. Advertising
Norfolk, Virginia Area
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- Visual Media Specialist at O'Brien et al. Advertising
- Owner/Photographer at Fahrenheit Photography
- Past
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- Photographer - University Unions at James Madison University
- Lead Advertising Designer - The Breeze at James Madison University
- Intern at Port Folio Weekly
- Education
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- James Madison University
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Fareine Suarez’s Summary
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.
Fareine Suarez’s Specialties:
• 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
Fareine Suarez’s Experience
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Visual Media Specialist
O'Brien et al. Advertising
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
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Owner/Photographer
Fahrenheit Photography
(Photography industry)
May 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
• Freelance wedding and portrait photographer
• Designs albums, wedding guestbooks and invitations -
Photographer - University Unions
James Madison University
(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 -
Lead Advertising Designer - The Breeze
James Madison University
(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 -
Intern
Port Folio Weekly
(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
Fareine Suarez’s Education
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James Madison University
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- Activities and Societies:
- University Program Board, The Breeze, University Unions
Additional Information
Fareine Suarez’s Websites:
Fareine Suarez’s Interests:
photography, music, graphic design, film, dance, theatre, traveling, writing, reading
Fareine Suarez’s Groups:
Professional Photographer's Association
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James Madison University Alumni Association -
James Madison University School of Media Arts & Design
Fareine Suarez’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
