Training:
- Photographic apprenticeship with the Washington State Department of Transportation
- Color Printing Certification at the Photographic Center of Seattle
- B&W Printing Certification at the Photographic Center of Seattle
- Video Production Certifications from The Video Workshop, TCI Cableview and ViaCom Cableview in Seattle WA
Work Experience:
WSDOT Staff Photographer 1990-Present
- Covered transportation events for Public Affairs Department, Corporate Portraits, Aerial photography of on-going construction sites
Free-lance Location Assignments
- NGO Assignments in Afghanistan, Pakistan, SE Asia, Cuba, Eastern Europe, India, Sri Lanka, Middle East,
Central America, and the Balkans
- Event photographer for NTSC, PAC Rim, ITC and WTO national conventions
- The 1996 Washington State Democratic Convention
- Annual report photography for Fremont Public Association
- Official photographer for the NW Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships
- Official photographer and videographer for the African American Chamber of Commerce
Video Production
- Write and produce promotional, safety/training and documentary videos for the WSDOT
Published Writer/Photographer
- Freelance articles and photographs for:
Seattle Times/ PI, East Side Journal, The Daily News, Orato Magazine,
The EX-press, World Vision Today, Escape Magazine, Today’s Photographer
Skills:
- 35mm, medium format and digital cameras
- Studio lighting and portrait techniques
- Hi 8 and digital video cameras
- Linear and non-linear video editing equipment
- Multi-media computer software: Adobe PhotoShop 5.5, Premiere 5.0
- Created photo related homepages on the World Wide Web with MS FrontPage 98
- PC support for IBM computers
- English as Second Language (ESL) instructor
- Experience in international travel
Future Goals:
- To share my talents as a World Class Photojournalist
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