RESUME

•••BACKGROUND•••

My eclectic professional background includes product design, technical illustration, drafting, 3D modeling, architectural photography, and photo editing. I recently completed a Graphic Design Specialization course at CalArts (via Coursera), as well as the LinkedIn Learning Paths for Video Editing and Motion Graphics. I have also created and managed two of my own websites using the WordPress Content Management System.

Over the past several years I have photographed more than 350 properties, including single-family homes, apartment complexes, medical campuses, restaurants, movie theaters, veterinary clinics, gyms, gas stations, shipping facilities, and more in 10 states from Texas to Georgia to New York. I enjoyed many aspects of being a freelance photographer, but am eager to leave the freelancing life (and all of the driving) behind.

••• EDUCATION •••

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) | Certificate via Coursera Plus

  • Graphic Design Specialization (April 2023)

LinkedIn Learning

  • completed Become a Video Editor: Full Learning Path (December 2020)
  • completed Become a Motion Graphics Artist: Full Learning Path (January 2022)

Georgia Institute of Technology  |  Atlanta, GA

  • Bachelor of Science in Industrial/Product Design (BSID)
  • graduated With Honor

••• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE •••

VR Digital Creative, LLC  |  Photographer, Editor, Owner  |  August 2013 – March 2023

    • residential and commercial architectural, interiors & real estate photography
    • gained extensive experience in Lightroom and Photoshop with RAW file editing, lens distortion correction, keystone correction, masking, object removal, color/white balance correction, batch processing and much more.
    • managed a database of more than 115,000 photos
    • developed a keen eye for good image composition
    • used the WordPress Content Management System (CMS) to build and manage two websites.
    • managed all client interaction and scheduling (and lots of re-scheduling)
    • traveled throughout the southeastern United States as well as to Texas, New York and New Jersey.
    • clients included: CBRE, Realty Income, GreenbergFarrow, Impact Specialties, Inc., Setzer Properties, Lyon Living, Big V Property Group, Flagship Healthcare Properties, Stan Johnson Company, Dominium Apartments, CTO Realty Growth Inc., Atlanta Leasing & Investment, Elite Investment Realty Group, Abuck, Inc., Architecturally Inspired Kitchens, Whitmire Animal Hospital and numerous home owners and real estate agents.

RealPage, Inc.  |  Community & Real Estate Photographer  |  February 2013 – July 2023

    • photographed property interiors/exteriors/amenities
    • captured bracketed images for HDR (high dynamic range) processing
    • processed and converted RAW files (using Adobe Lightroom) for final submission
    • completed Matterport scans (360s and 3D)
    • photographed properties primarily in metro Atlanta and north Georgia, but also traveled to central Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina.
    • managed all scheduling (and re-scheduling!) with property managers

Event Photography Group  |  Seasonal Graduation Photographer

    • photographed graduates at various stages of the ceremony (posed and candid shots); worked seasonally

Kawneer Company  |  Technical Illustrator & 3D Modeler

    • produced 2D and 3D illustrations for various departments
    • used Adobe Illustrator & InDesign to prepare installation instructions
    • produced drawings for patent applications
    • some product photography and photo editing responsibilities
    • used Autodesk Inventor to create 3D parts and assemblies for various departments

CFMM Architects, Inc.  |  Intern Architect & Drafter

    • drew building elevations, floor plans and details
    • created floor tile pattern layouts
    • assisted architects with creation of construction documents

Art, Marble & Stone, LLC  |  Product Designer & Project Manager

    • designed custom wrought iron work (fireplace screens, doors, gates, etc.)
    • produced technical/fabrication drawings for the blacksmiths
    • managed 25-30 short and long-term projects at a time
    • photographed finished products and created company portfolio

••• AWARDS & HONORS •••

Best of Houzz 2020 • Best of Houzz 2019 • Best of Houzz 2017 • Best of Thumbtack 2016 • Best of Thumbtack 2015

(Service awards based on customer reviews submitted to each website.)

(I stopped using Houzz and Thumbtack, therefore stopped receiving “awards.”)

Visit my Testimonials page to read the reviews!

••• PROFESSIONAL SKILLS •••

• digital image processing
• RAW editing
• photo editing/retouching
• photo restoration
• batch photo processing
• 32-bit/HDR processing
• color correction
• object removal

 

• Adobe Creative Suite, including:
• Photoshop
• Camera RAW
• Lightroom
• Illustrator
• Premiere Pro
• After Effects
• InDesign

• digital illustration
• vector illustration
• architectural illustration
• technical illustration
• product illustration
• page layout

• creative concept development
• visual communication
• visual arts
• digital content management
• photo database management
• WordPress

• video editing
• video masking
• motion control
• clean plates
• rotoscoping
• basic animation
• keying

• great with deadlines!
• detail oriented & organized
• work well independently
• great at self-management
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• friendly if well-fed

◄ I have all of the skills that were required to create this website! I love learning new software and skills. I’m quite trainable. ►

••• RECENT COURSEWORK •••

Recent Completed Coursework:

      • Become a Video Editor (Full Learning Path • LinkedIn Learning • 23 hours)
        • The History of Film & Video Editing
        • Learning Video Production & Editing
        • Introduction to Video Editing
        • Premiere Pro 2020 Essential Training
        • Introduction to Video Color Correction
        • Foundation of Video: The Art of Editing
        • Introduction to Video Dialogue Editing
      • Become a Motion Graphics Artist (Full Learning Path • LinkedIn Learning • 13 hours)
        • Learning Motion Graphics
        • Animation Foundations: Fundamentals
        • After Effects CC 2021 Essential Training: Motion Graphics
        • Introduction to 3D
        • Cinema 4D & After Effects: Logo Animation & Compositing
        • Mograph Techniques: Creating a Sports Bumper
      • Other Courses (not associated with a specific Learning Path):
        • Creative Video Editing Techniques
        • Learn Typography for Video Editors
        • Premiere Pro Guru: Compositing & Masks
        • After Effects 2020 Essential Training: The Basics
        • After Effects 2021 Essential Training: The Basics
        • Getting Started in After Effects for Illustrator Users
        • Getting Started in After Effects for Photoshop Users
        • Motion Control 3D: Bringing Photos to Life in 3D with After Effects and Photoshop CC
        • Learn Adobe After Effects CC for Beginners
        • How Do I Do That In After Effects?