Resume
I am a skilled photographer with professional experience in portraiture and commercial work. My main focus is photojournalism. I believe in the future of journalism and telling the truth as it is through images and copy.
Education
2017-2020
BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY
BFA in Photography
Minor in Journalism
Spearfish, S.D.
After completing a semester's worth of courses in high school, I pursued further education at Black Hills State University for three and a half years.
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Starting with the basics of film photography and newswriting, I enhanced my skills with internships and hands-on experience in the fields I love.
Experience
2015 - Present
Photographer, Business Owner, Freelance Writer
Finer Details Artistry, Finer Details Storytelling, and The Pulse
Serving the Midwest, available for travel
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Organize meetings with clients and interviewees
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Edit audio for podcast
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Produce and edit quality video capturing emotion and memories
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Manage scheduling and contracts
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Photograph and edit images for web and print purposes
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Provide quality customer service
2019-2020
Communications Intern
Evergreen Media
Rapid City, S.D.
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Produced and edited a series of videos for online publication, client testimonials, how-to/tutorials, and adventure
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Wrote for multiple publications (online and print)
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Coordinated interviews with clients and community
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Photographed and edited images for events and to accompany blogs
2017 - 2020
Multi-media Specialist
Black Hills State University
Marketing & Communications
Spearfish, S.D.
Duties varied in my position as I started as a staff photographer and worked my way around the office gaining valuable experience in a variety of fields including photography, videography, graphic design, social media, and writing.
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Coordinated interviews with students, faculty, and staff
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Designed brochures, posters, fact sheets, displays, and other materials for print and web
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Created content for press releases
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Captured events via photo and video
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Edited RAW images and video
Professional skillset
Portrait Photography
Video Production & Editing
Photojournalism
Content Writing
Social Media
AP and MLA Style Writing
Graphic Design (layout)
Adobe Suite (Premiere, Rush, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom)
Exhibitions & Awards
Group Exhibition, BHSU Photographer's Gallery | Digital Photography, Dec. 2019-2020
Group Exhibition, BHSU Photographer's Gallery | Digital Photography, Dec. 2019-2020
Group Exhibit, Identity, BHSU Photographer's Gallery | Digital Photography, Dec. 2019-2020
Group Exhibition, BHSU Photographer's Gallery | Color 35mm Film, May 2019-Dec. 2019
Group Exhibition, BHSU Photographer's Gallery | B&W 35mm Film, May 2018-Dec. 2018