Summary
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Demonstrated journalist and photographer, as well as exceptionally knowledgeable in photo editing, layout
and design. · Skilled
at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively. · Extensive computer and digital photography
training, including knowledge of multiple photo editing programs including Adobe Photoshop CS2 and Adobe InDesign. · Energetic and self-motivated.
Education
School of graduation: Fayetteville
State University
2005-2008
Fayetteville State
University, Fayetteville, NC
Major in Mass Communication, Minor in Speech.
Chancellors
Scholar, 2005-2008
Honors
Student, 2005-2008
GPA: 3.90 on 4.0 scale.
Freshman year of College, St. Andrews Presbyterian
College
2004-2005
St. Andrews Presbyterian
College, Laurinburg, NC
Intended history major, Speech minor.
Honors
student, 2004-2005
Deans
List, 2004-2005
GPA:
3.55 on 4.0 scale.
Homeschool,
Fayetteville NC 1992-2004
Work with Christian based curriculum for hands on, highly developed and personal
education. Able to choose subjects for intense breeding of my own interests.
Graduated with 3.85 GPA on 4.0 scale.
Fayetteville Technical Community
College, Fayetteville, NC
2003-2004
Completed college level Spanish I and II for transferable college credit.
Career History & Accomplishments
Fayetteville Publishing
Journalist
06/2008-07/2009 The Carolina Flyer, Pope Air Force Base public affairs · Worked closely with active duty Air Force personnel in
writing, editing and laying out The Carolina Flyer, a weekly publication. · Wrote several articles and stories per week, as well as managed weekly
recurring features. The Voice, Student Newspaper of Fayetteville State University
01/2006-06/2008 Contact: Ashley C. Smith,
former Editor-in-Chief
- Staff member with varied responsibilities: photographer, intern,
copyeditor, staff writer, columnist.
Assistant
to Steven Ashmore, Certified Professional Photographer, 11/2006-06/2007
Portraits by Steven
· Served as studio assistant to Mr. Steven Ashmore.
· Worked closely with clients, as well as developed skills in custom
framing, assembling albums and newsletter & mailing layouts.
St. Andrews Presbyterian College,
Assistant Head of Photography, 08/2004-06/2005 Rooney
L. Coffman, St. Andrews Presbyterian
College
· Served as photo editor and assistant to Rooney L. Coffman in business
negotiations pertaining to photo use and release.
· Photographer specializing in sports photography,
specifically soccer and basketball.
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