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experience Vista Graphics | Lead Designer/Photo Editor 2016–2017 • Successfully created the layout and style of two hospitality market publications as well as the accompanying deliverables (coupon and map booklets, photos, website updates, etc.) • Developed informational materials and reports. • Photo re-colored, manipulated, and composited images. • Successfully prepared all files for press. Living Waters Christian Center | Media Department 2009–2015 • Constructed order of services, created all marketing and branding for church promotions, lights and sound checks. Courtyard by Marriott | Front Desk Agent 2015–2016 • Compiled and checked daily record sheets, guest accounts, receipts and vouchers using computerized systems. • Answered inquiries regarding hotel services and registration by telephone and in person, provided information about services available in the community and responded to guests’ complaints. Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Substitute Teacher 2011–2012 • Provided instruction, managed classroom environment, and promoted students. • Empowered every student to become a life-long learner who is a responsible, productive and engaged citizen within the global community.
education Full Sail University; Winter Park, FL 2017–2018 Film Production Master in Fine Arts Estimated Graduation Date: Sep 2018 GPA: 3.7 The Art Institute of Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach, VA 2011–2015 Graphic Design Graduation Date: 2015 GPA: 3.7 Old Dominion University; Norfolk, VA 2009–2011 36 credit hours in Graphic Design Virginia State University; Petersburg, VA 2008–2009 24 credit hours in Graphic Design
Operating Systems Mac OS 10 Windows 8 Hardware Laser Scanner Digital SLR Camera Graphics/Software Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Acrobat Microsoft Office Word PowerPoint Pages EasyWorship 2009 Video Editing/Post Software Final Cut Pro X Avid Media Composer After Effects Adobe Media Encoder
accomplishments Role: Cinematographer Atlanta Shorts Fest 2018, 3 Minute Film Festival Santa Barbara 2018, and Short Shorts Film Festival 2018 official selection for the short film Swipe Role: Cinematographer Austin Comedy Short Film Festival 2018 official selection for the film American Typo Role: Cinematographer Los Angeles CineFest semi-finalist for the film Kelsey’s Drink Role: Production Designer & Editor Full Sail University thesis film Surprise P.I. Role: Production Designer Full Sail University thesis film Save the Date Role: Creative Director Art Institute Design Club Small Business Logos/Branding Perfect Attendance President’s List Honor Roll