Amy Gwaltney freelance photographer, Amy Nicole Photography | May 2008 - present | Nashville,TN
fitness instructor, University Recreation Center | Aug 2008 - Sept 2010 | Harrisonburg, VA
-established and maintain amy nicole photography ; designed logo and assisted web developer in creation of amynicolegwaltney.com -maintain web presence, generate referral marketing -provide high quality photos for a variety of clients and deliver strong client communication and service
-surveyed and observed fitness area and participants to ensure policies, procedures and safety; assisted and instructed participants
creative services intern, Griffin Technology | Oct - Dec 2011 | Nashville, TN -created and edited over 100 images used for marketing collateral -assisted in creation of display projects produced for the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show -photographed retail products to file in image libraries; reorganized and updated the image database to increase workflow and efficiency
lead photographer, University Unions Technology & Design | Oct 2009 - May 2011 | Harrisonburg, VA -managed team of four photographers, facilitated weekly meetings, and delegated projects within online database; trained two photographers -collaborated with designers and writers in creative initiative on projects -regularly photographed assignments, prepared and organized photos for web and archival
creative director, Curio | Jan - May 2011 | Harrisonburg, VA -conceptualized and implemented creative vision for the publication -led, trained and provided creative direction for 2 designers -collective page design for previous award-winning magazine
campus rep, Mocha Club, | Sept 2010 - May 2011 | Harrisonburg, VA -represented and promoted the mission of Mocha Club at JMU -coordinated and facilitated awareness events and marketing
practicum student, JMU Athletics Photography Services | Aug - Dec 2010 | Harrisonburg, VA
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-accompanied supervisor at events to photograph sports and features -scheduled photo sessions with clients and organized photo archival
James Madison University, 3.7 gpa bachelor of science: media arts & design concentration: journalism minor: sport communication degree honors: cum laude
intern, Mocha Club | May - Aug 2010 | Nashville, TN -part of team that branded and developed fashionABLE scarf line to provide sustainable jobs for women in Ethiopia; launched Oct 2010 -produced video for use at Lady Antebellum’s Fan Club Party during the CMA Music Festival (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPcX3 4D2yk) -provided creative initiative and designed banner for “Mochatern” weblog updated weekly (http://mochaterns.tumblr.com/)
senior photographer, The Breeze | Aug 2007- Dec 2009 | Harrisonburg, VA -submitted photos on a bi-weekly basis in collaboration with photography department for 9,500-circulation college newspaper -contributed creative vision for the publication and specific assignments during bi-weekly meetings
videographer, Passport, Inc. | May - July 2009 | Macon, GA -shot and produced daily “Question of the Day” videos for use in nightly programs; documented camp activities for use in production of weekly video for campers -counseled campers while leading camp activities
staff photographer, The Bluestone | Aug 2007 - May 2009 | Harrisonburg, VA -used creative energy to photograph publication features and other assignments while collaborating with photography team
intern, WRIC-TV8 | May - Aug 2008 | Richmond, VA -shadowed photographers and reporters regularly on-location -assisted in maintenance of news desk including research and viewer communication -performed mock stand-ups and produced mock news stories
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804.240.9244 | amy@amynicolegwaltney.com | www.amynicolegwaltney.com | @amynicolephoto
portfolios can be viewed at www.amynicolegwaltney.com www.amynicolegwaltney.com/writing www.amynicolegwaltney.com/design references available upon request
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bridg e, illu s tra tor, ph o to m ech a nic, final cut pro , im ovie, micros oft office, iwork , sal esforce Photography | (Canon/Nikon DSLR) sports, events, portraits, photojournalism, weddings, concerts, file management, post-production Video | on-camera talent, filming, non-linear editing Communications | sports + feature + public relations writing, blogging, AP style editing, social media, Vimeo, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, TweetDeck, Pinterest
Nashville Lifestyles Magazine, The Breeze, Curio, The Bluestone, Madison Magazine, 22807, Wikipedia, various musicians’ web pages and university advocacy/information