Emily M. Farrington

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5898 Waccamaw ct.
Fayetteville, NC 28314

Cell-
(910) 850-2873

Summary

·     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.

References Available on Request