Experience
Cumberland Therapy Services, LLC  November 2014 - Present
Visual Image Photography   June 2011 - Present
Language Stars  August 2013 - November 2014
Language Stars  January 2013 - August 2013
Visual Image Photography   May 2012 - September 2012
Visual Image Photography   January 2010 - June 2011
Barnes and Noble DePaul University Bookstore   December 2009 - March 2011
America Reads  September 2007 - March 2011
American Eagle Outfitters  July 2006 - June 2009

Skills
Photography, Sales Operations, Editing, Event Planning, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Social Networking, IT Operations, Cloud Storage, Social Media, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Mac, Office Management, Time Management, Facebook, Blogging, Press Releases, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Research, Typing, Organization &..., Interpersonal..., Relationship Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Appshore, Microsoft Word, Customer relationship..., Office Equipment, Foreign Languages, Google Groups, Google Docs, Tablets

Education
DePaul University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, 3.78

Alliançe Française   2011 — 2011
French, Art History, Political Science

Experience
Visual Image Photography   July 2012 - Present
Photography by Melanie Hoyt   August 2007 - Present
Freelance Writing & Editing  2004 - Present
Ice-Dance.com   August 2007 - Present
Ulta  September 2008 - June 2013
Top Flite Financial  May 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Writing, Editing, Photography, Sports Photography, Wordpress, Joomla, Web Design, Travel Planning, Social Media, Advertising, Blogging, Digital Photography, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Layout, Photoshop, Publications, Facebook, Press Releases, Magazines, Creative Writing, WordPress, Event Planning, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Email Marketing, Art, Journalism, Publishing, Social Networking

Education
Roosevelt University   2008 — 2011
coursework towards a Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Olivet College   2007 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, English

Experience
Visual Image Photography   August 1984 - June 2004

Skills
Commercial Photography, Portraits, Portrait Photography, Digital Photography, Event Photography, Photojournalism, Photography, Weddings, Headshots, Photos, Wedding Photography, Lifestyle Photography, Fine Art Photography, Architectural..., Black & White, Studio Photography, On Location, Still Life, Environmental..., Senior Portraits, Landscape Photography, Wedding Photojournalism, Sports Photography, Food Photography, Travel Photography, Editorial Photography, Commercial Product..., Family Photography, Photographers, Studio Lighting, Canon

Education
Carroll University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts, Business, Communications, Professional Art

Experience
Kohl's Department Stores  August 2015 - Present
Visual Image Photography   March 2015 - July 2015
Hydrite Chemical Co.  December 2014 - February 2015
Visual Image Photography   August 2014 - November 2014
E-Collectique Runway Boutique   April 2014 - June 2014
E-Collectique Runway Boutique   January 2014 - April 2014
E-Collectique Runway Boutique   November 2013 - January 2014
E-Collectique Runway Boutique   September 2013 - November 2013
Educated Solutions Corp / Kohl's   July 2013 - August 2013
Hydrite Chemical Co.  February 2013 - July 2013

Skills
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Photography, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Administrative..., Editing, Newsletters, Digital Photography, Switchboard, Product Photography, Photo Styling, Graphic Design, Photo Shoots, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
Carroll College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Graphic Communication, 3.950/4.000

Experience
Benedictine University  August 2015 - Present
Kevin Sherman Photography   June 2009 - Present
Benedictine University  August 2012 - Present
Judson University  October 2008 - August 2012
Gery Chico for Mayor   October 2010 - February 2011
Wampach Woodwork   May 2006 - September 2010
Visual Image Photography   August 2007 - August 2010
Daily Herald  May 2009 - December 2009
Straight and Level Carpentry   May 2005 - April 2006
Lonestar Steakhouse and Saloon  June 2004 - May 2005

Skills
Photography, Mac, Web Design, Photoshop, Multimedia, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Content Management, Digital Photography, Lightroom, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat, Premiere, Graphic Design, Image Editing, Social Networking, Portrait Photography, CMS, Illustrator, Art, Social Media, Wedding Photography, Newspapers, WordPress, Newspaper, Web Development, Front-end Coding, Front End Developers, Economics, Macroeconomics, Leadership

Education
Benedictine University   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management, 4.0

Judson University   2012 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Leadership

Judson University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts with a minor in Youth Ministry

Elgin Community College   2004 — 2006
Associate of Science, Science

Experience
Wisconsin Union Directorate: Distinguished Lecture Series   May 2015 - Present
Wisconsin Union Directorate  February 2015 - Present
The Daily Cardinal  September 2014 - January 2015
Student Abroad Tumblr   January 2013 - September 2014
National Geographic Society  June 2013 - August 2013
Visual Image Photography   January 2010 - June 2010

Skills
Blogging, Journalism, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, InDesign, Teamwork, Blogger, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Marketing, Tumblr, Photography, Public Relations, Pre-press Operations, Google Analytics, Team Leadership, Digital Photography, Prezi, Microsoft Office, Microblogging, Mass Communication, Photojournalism, Spanish-speaking, Event Planning, WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, Mac OS, Windows, Illustrator, Goodreads, Reddit, Google Trends, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Instagram, SEO, Survey Research, Simmons, Market Research

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2013 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism and Mass Communication: Strategic Communications

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2013 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science

University of Hertfordshire   2013 — 2013
Credit Accumulation Transfer Scheme

University of Wisconsin-Stout   2011 — 2013
Professional Communications & Emerging Media

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh   2010 — 2011
Cooperative Academic Partnership Program

Brookfield Central High School   2007 — 2011

Experience
Astrom Council   May 2015 - Present
Max Studio  October 2014 - Present
Self Employed  November 2013 - Present
Item Master   February 2012 - November 2013
American Apparel  September 2010 - November 2011
Visual Image Photography   March 2010 - September 2010
Columbia College Chicago  2005 - 2006

Skills
Photoshop, Image Editing, photo retouching, Studio Art, Digital Photography, Lightroom, Portrait Photography, Photography, Photos, Fashion, Editing, Color Correction, Adobe Creative Suite, Portraits, Mac, Design, Graphic Design, Brand Design, Social Media, Visual Merchandising, Art, Studio Lighting, Creative Direction, Advertising, Art Direction, astrology, Image Manipulation

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Photography

Columbia College Chicago   2005 — 2009
BA Photography, Photography

Experience
Visual Image Photography   September 2012 - Present

Skills
Portrait Photography, Fine Art Photography, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Commercial Photography, Portraits

Education
Marquette University   2003 — 2006
Minor, Advertising

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Communication Design

Experience
Visual Image Photography   July 2015 - Present
Greenfield Parks & Recreation   June 2015 - Present
IMS- Fastpak   December 2000 - February 2015

Skills
Inventory Control, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Shipping, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Distribution Center..., Transportation, Logistics Management, Logistics, Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management

Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College   1997 — 2000
Associate's degree, Photography

University of Miami   1990 — 1995
bachelors, marine science/ biology

Experience
Candid Color Photography  August 2014 - Present
Jess Onderwater Photography   May 2003 - Present
Visual Image Photography   July 2013 - October 2013
Norwegian Cruise Line  October 2011 - May 2013
Palos Hills Resource and Recreation   April 2010 - September 2011

Skills
Event Photography, Portrait Photography, Travel Photography, Commercial Photography, Wedding Photography, Lightroom, Photojournalism, Fine Art Photography

Education
Ball State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Women's Studies, Photo-Journalism

Ball State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Women's Studies

Experience
Othervertical Media   January 1999 - Present
Sun-Times News Group  January 1999 - Present
Vincent Johnson Photography   January 1997 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group  March 2007 - Present
Gerber Group  July 2001 - October 2007
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.   2001 - 2006
Visual Image Photography   2001 - 2004
Pindar North America   April 1999 - June 2001
Pindar plc   April 1999 - June 2001

Skills
Photography, Multimedia, Image Editing, Photojournalism, Digital Photography, Sports Photography, Editing, Mac, Editorial, Photoshop, Social Media, Journalism, Video, Video Editing, Online Marketing, Post Production, Sports, Lightroom, Portraits, Editorial Photography, Premiere, Online Advertising, Web Design, HTML, Final Cut Pro, Social Media Marketing, Photo Editing, Dreamweaver, Mac OS X, Facebook, After Effects, Documentaries, Independent Film, Film Production

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Photojournalism, Photography

Experience
Chicago News Media Group   September 2015 - Present
Visual Image Photography   July 2014 - Present
Black Sun Studios   January 2014 - Present
Chicago News Media Group   June 2015 - September 2015
tastytrade  October 2013 - January 2014
ENCHANTED CASTLE RESTAURANT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX   October 2012 - April 2013

Skills
Video Editing, Camera Operating, Premiere, After Effects, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Film Production, Final Cut Studio, Camera Operation, Illustrator, Videography, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Pre-production, Adobe Audition, Camera Assistant, Lighting for Film, Computers, Computer Building, Post Production, Photography

Education
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Digital Filmmaking and Video Production

Eastern Illinois University   2009 — 2011
Nursing

Saint Patrick High School   2005 — 2009

Experience
Calumet Photographic  November 2011 - March 2013
Visual Image Photography   July 2011 - November 2011
Small World Photography   September 2011 - October 2011
The Right Mix   February 2011 - August 2011
Academic Advantage Tutoring  February 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Digital Photography, Portrait Photography, Photography, Studio Lighting, Photojournalism, Portraits, Photos, Architectural..., Image Manipulation, Lighting, Lightroom, Studio Photography, Fine Art Photography, Commercial Photography, Video

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2007 — 2010
BA, Photography

Simon's Rock   2002 — 2004

Experience
Hilary LiDestri Photography   February 2011 - Present
LiDestri Griffin   2010 - Present
So Very Clever   May 2003 - Present
Visual Image Photography   1997 - Present

Skills
writer, photographer, consultant, Creative Writing, Fiction, Editorial, Copy Editing, Non-fiction, Books, Blogging, Editing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Art, InDesign

Education
Michigan State University   1988 — 1993
BA, Writing

Linden High School   1984 — 1988
general, general

Experience
Walter's Publishing  January 2013 - Present
Custom Sport Grips   February 2012 - Present
Proven Direct - School and Events Publishing   June 2010 - May 2012
Visual Image Photography   August 1998 - May 2010
Menards  January 1997 - January 1998

Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Product Development, Product Management, Project Management, Email Marketing, Digital Photography, Event Photography, Portrait Photography, Commercial Photography, Photography, Digital Printing, Portraits, Social Media, Account Management, Creative Direction, CRM, Trade Shows, Marketing, Management, Customer Service, New Business Development

Education
Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology   1992 — 1995
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Portrait Photography

Highland Community College   1990 — 1992
General Studies

Experience
EMPOWER Retirement  January 2014 - June 2015
Spark Theater   January 2013 - March 2015
EMPOWER Retirement  August 2012 - January 2014
EMPOWER Retirement  July 2010 - August 2012
EMPOWER Retirement  January 2008 - June 2010
Colorado Rockies Dugout Store   April 2006 - October 2009
Executive Leadership Group   August 2006 - November 2007
Starbucks  February 2006 - August 2006
Inter-State Studio   August 2005 - February 2006
Visual Image Photography   February 2003 - July 2005

Skills
Series 6, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Oracle SQL, Thunderhead, Process Improvement, Salesforce.com, Adobe Acrobat, Mac OS X, Remedy AR System, Customer Service, Call Center, Account Management, Project Management, Documentations, Management, Training, Appointment Scheduling, Travel Management, SharePoint, SharePoint Designer, Call Centers, Photoshop, Software Documentation, Leadership, OS X, Financial Analysis, Research

Education
Art Institute of Colorado   1998 — 2000
Associates of Applied Science Degree, Photography

Experience
Bella Baby Photography  September 2015 - Present
Hometown Hospice & Homecare INC   2013 - Present
Visual Image Photography   July 2013 - October 2015
Reminisce Studio by Miranda & Adam   January 2015 - May 2015
Allay Home & Hospice, Inc   October 2009 - August 2013

Skills
Portrait Photography, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Event Photography, Customer Service, Image Manipulation, Photojournalism, Image Editing, Mac, Studio Lighting, Fine Art Photography, Studio Photography, Lightroom, Art, Photography, Lighting, Commercial Photography, Problem Solving

Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College   2013 — 2015
Digital Imaging Technical Diploma, Photography, Honor Student (GPA 3.5-4.0)

Milwaukee Area Technical College   2012 — 2015
Associate in Applied Science, Photography, Honor Student (GPA 3.5-4.0)

Quality Health Care Options, INC   2009 — 2009
Certificate, CNA

Milwaukee Area Technical College   2008 — 2008
Diploma, Emergency Medical Technician- Basic

Franklin High School   2004 — 2008
Diploma

Experience
The Bon Ton Stores Inc.  June 2014 - Present
Chris Homayouni Photography   October 2011 - Present
Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc.   2005 - Present
Visual Image Photography   June 2013 - January 2015
Cedarburg Cultural Center  2011 - 2012
Cedarburg Cultural Center  2011 - 2012

Skills
Photos, Photography, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Studio Lighting, Portrait Photography, Portraits, Event Photography, Capture One, Commercial Photography, Lighting, Color Correction, Photojournalism, Still Life, Art, Image Editing, Headshots, Image Manipulation, Fine Art, Mac, Studio Photography, Lightroom, Fashion Photography, On Location, Food Photography, Digital Imaging, Darkroom, Environmental..., Photographers, Architectural..., Canon, Still Photography, Commercial Product..., Color Management, Adobe Bridge, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, Phase One, Mamiya

Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College   2011 — 2015
Photography

Internship - John Korom Photography

Experience
Photogenic inc.  June 2015 - August 2015
Visual Image Photography   August 2014 - September 2014

Skills
Photoshop, Lightroom, Portraits, Fashion Photography, Posing

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2014 — 2018
Photography

Wauwatosa East High School   2010 — 2014

Experience
Visual Image Photography   August 2015 - Present
Enriched Graphics (Personal Company)   September 2013 - Present
Lasata care center  September 2013 - August 2015
Visual Image Photography   June 2013 - September 2013

Skills
Adobe Design Programs, Customer Service, Computers, Visual Arts, Photography, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Packaging Artwork, Marketing, Public Speaking

Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College   2013 — 2015
Associate's Degree, Graphic Design

Milwaukee Area Technical College   2013 — 2015
Associate's degree, Graphic Design

Experience
College of Southern Idaho  August 2012 - Present
Our Home  October 1999 - Present
Visual Image Photography   June 2008 - December 2011
Demand Media  January 2011 - June 2011
Showtime pictures, a company   October 2008 - May 2009
Stockmen's Bank   January 1999 - January 2003

Skills
Interior Design, Copy Editing, Blogging, Editing, Photography, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Proofreading, Freelance Writing, Social Media, Newsletters, Digital Photography

Education
Mount Mary College   2009 — 2011
M.A., English

Mount Mary College   2003 — 2009
B.A, Visual Art and Design

River Valley High School   1994 — 1997

Experience
Network Photography   June 2004 - Present
Visual Image Photography   1999 - 2004

Skills
Portraits, Digital Photography, Portrait Photography, Photography, Commercial Photography, Photoshop, Event Photography, Image Manipulation, Wedding Photography, Graphic Design, Headshots, Medium Format, Studio Photography, Digital Imaging, Image Editing, Senior Portraits, Weddings, Still Life, Color Management, Art, Fine Art Photography, Studio Lighting, On Location, Photos, Black & White, Architectural..., Photojournalism, Lifestyle Photography

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Photography

Experience
JE Images   2006 - Present
Visual Image Photography   2006 - 2010

Education
The University of Chicago   1980 — 1982
MA, Social Work

DePauw University   1974 — 1978
BA, Psychology

College of DuPage
Photography Technology Program

Experience
Visual Image Photography   November 1988 - Present
Pohlman Studios Inc.   1986 - 1988

Skills
Digital Photography, Portrait Photography, Image Manipulation, Photography

Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College

Experience
Alliance Packaging Group   June 2014 - April 2015
Christ Church Mequon   June 2011 - September 2012
Visual Image Photography   August 2008 - November 2011
IKON Office Solutions  June 2005 - September 2006
InterNAP Network Solutions   March 1999 - November 2002

Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Digital Photography, Video Editing, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, MS Access, Video Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere, Dababase Development, Automated Software..., Large Format Printing, Dabase Management, Audio Editing, Lightroom, Dreamweaver, Flash, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Style sheets

Education
International Academy of Design and Technology-Orlando   2010 — 2012
Bachelor’s Degree, Digital Media Production

International Academy of Design   2008 — 2009
Associate’s Degree, Graphic Design

Experience
Visual Image Photography   October 2010 - Present

Skills
Real Estate Photography, Real Estate Marketing, Christian Counseling

Education
Illinois State University   1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, English/Language Arts Teacher Education

National Association of Christian Counselors
Licensed Pastoral Counselor, Temperament Therapy