Experience

The Grand Island Independent - Staff Photographer (July 2011 - Present)

  •  Shooting daily assignments on daily deadline

The Flint Journal - Intern Photographer (January 2011 - June 2011)

  • Daily assignments including sports, news, spot news, feature, food, portrait
  • Submitting for print and posting online

Marquette University - Intern Photographer (September 2009 - 2010)

  • Event coverage, studio work, assisting staff photographers
  • Digital asset management and archiving

The Catholic Herald - Freelancer (September 2008 - 2010)

  • News, portrait, and event assignments, often in delicate contexts
  • Responsible for gathering key caption information
  • Submitting photos electronically on deadline

The Warrior - Photography Editor (September 2006 - 2010)

  • Shooting for all sections of the newspaper on a biweekly deadline
  • Responsible for coordinating assignments with subjects and writers/editors
  • Formatting images for print and often layout of images
  • Finding creative solutions for photo illustrations
  • 1st place - Photojournalism: Best Still Photograph - Milwaukee Press Club Collegiate 2008

Education

Marquette University - May 2011 Bachelor of Arts: Communication Studies

  • Cagli Summer Program (4 week digital storytelling workshop in Italy - Marquette University)
  • Basic Photography
  • News Media Writing
  • Foundations of Photography (Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design)
  • Digital Imaging (Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design)
  • The Craft of Digital Storytelling
  • Feature Writing
  • Exploring Remote Photography - Independent Study
  • Introduction to Visual Communication

Additional Information

  •  Eagle Scout. Detail oriented. Self starter. Working on deadline. Working alone or in groups.
  •  Proficient in Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, iMovie, Final Cut Express, InDesign, AP Style
  •  Own transportation and photography equipment, Nikon and Canon proficiency
  •  Member of NPPA, Sports Shooter