Resume

I am a photographer and journalist with more than 15 of years experience. My goal is to continue to grow professionally as well as put my skills and talents to use in the fields where my passions lay.

Wingspread newspaper, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas

Reporter

Edited and wrote news and feature articles of particular interest to the military population. Adhered to Associated Press style in all work. Photographed subjects as related to spot news and feature events. Responsible for archiving articles and photos, in addition to updating Internet content.

 

433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

Public Affairs Specialist

Interviewed subjects, researched issues and wrote articles consistent with the branding and mission of the United States Air Force. Meticulously edited all work including articles, photo captions and website content with Associated Press and military style in mind. Photographed news and sports events, aircraft and military personnel.

• Selected as the reporter and photographer to cover a special Air Force humanitarian mission at Red Lake Indian Reservation in Bemidji, Minn.
• Responsible for teaching photography, journalism ethics and standards to public affairs staff.

 

Air Force Recruiting Service, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas

Public Affairs Specialist

Wrote and edited articles and shot photographs for a myriad events pertaining to the Air Force mission and population. Researched mission-related issues and interviewed high-level military figures. Also, maintained relationships with military contacts. Edited copy according to Associated Press and local styles.

• Responsible for the aggregation and layout of an Air Force-wide, weekly media newsletter.
• Served as Content Manager for Air Force Public Information Management System, the USAF software for creating and managing Internet content.
• Assigned to cover Air Force National Snocross National in Shakopee, Minn.
• Assigned to photograph production stills of a national ad campaign photo shoot in Fort Smith, Ark.

 

Air Education and Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas

Public Affairs Specialist

Edited, wrote and produced photos for news and feature coverage. Copy edited all content for grammar, style and readability. Shot photos across a wide spectrum of needs and subjects—news, sports, aircraft and people.

• Assigned as photographer for a Special Operations Ruck March commemorating airmen who died in combat, with national distribution of photos.
• Chosen to participate as a photo editor and coordinator for “Day in the Life of AETC” book.
• Served as Content Manager for Air Force Public Information Management System, the USAF software for creating and managing Internet content.

 

Westport and Fairfield Minuteman newspapers, Westport, CT

Freelance Photographer

Photographed local news, feature events, enterprise coverage. Also, worked on independent photography projects. Provided well written and edited caption information and detailed notes for articles.

 

Danbury News Times, Danbury, CT

Freelance Photographer

Photographed breaking news, sports and features stories under tight deadlines. Developed film, scanned images, wrote captions and archived images. Completed post production adjustments on photos.

 

Housatonic Publications / Litchfield County Times, New Milford, CT

Staff Photographer

Provided images for five weekly, community newspapers, two magazines, numerous supplements, advertising inserts and special publications. Developed and scanned film and processed and edited digital images.

 

CoStar Group, Bethesda, MD

Research Photographer

Photographing various types of commercial and industrial properties. Managing, uploading and archiving data and photographs in a mobile environment using CoStar’s proprietary software. Architectural photography; correcting for white balance and perspective. Take building and property measurements, gathering property data and contact information

 

Davis Studio, Mamaroneck, NY

Freelance Photographer

Photography of school events including sports, award ceremonies and performances. Candid photography for yearbooks and other publications. Travel throughout the metropolitan New York City area.

 

Ridgefield Press, Ridgefield, CT

Reporter

Reported on area news, meetings, politics and events under deadline pressure. Established and maintained local contacts and story leads. Adhered to Associated Press and local style.

 

Professional Memberships:

·National Press Photographers Association

·American Society for Media Professionals

·Austin Center for Photography