Objective
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Secure a position within the field of fine arts within which I may engage my skill sets
while expanding my experience and contribution to the field
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Summary of
Qualifications
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• Organized and detail-oriented
• Enjoys working as a team player
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ambitious and energetic
• Advanced computer skills (including office productivity programs, desktop
publishing, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Exceptional Photography Skills (35mm SLR, Digital, Video, Darkroom)
• Practiced leadership and problem-solving skills
• Accomplished in conflict mediation and group dynamics
• Work well under pressure; able to set priorities
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Work
Experience
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September through December 2008. Field Manager. Grassroots Campaigns Inc., Los
Angeles, CA.
Responsible to:
• Fundraising in support of the DNC and Save the Children campaigns
• Managing a team of up to four individuals including territory mapping and
organization, building teams, helping partners with efficiency and communication,
individual training and support during check-out, handling of paperwork and
contributions
• Training new canvassing or field manager recruits
2007-2008. Editor-in-Chief. Bulldog Weekly, University of Redlands, CA.
Responsible to:
• Hiring students, leading weekly meetings, assigning tasks and establishing a
workflow hierarchy, managing and networking students to keep assignments timely
• Public relations; working with other press, managing advertising
• Design and layout; developing design and layout differences, keeping issues up-
to-date with students needs, pagination of final paper through InDesign
July 2003 to Present. Photographer. Freedom Photography, South Pasadena, CA.
Responsible to shooting individual and team photos of junior sports teams; developed
proficiencies with indoor and outdoor lighting and scenery, and quick, efficient shooting
process.
Spring 2007. Features Editor. Bulldog Weekly, University of Redlands, CA.
Responsible to assigning article ideas to writers, editing submissions, management of
weekly workflow.
2006-2007. Coffeehouse Manager. Java the Hut Coffeehouse, University of
Redlands, CA. Responsible to hiring students, stocking needs, tracking profit/loss,
managing scheduling and meeting customer needs
Spring 2006. Photography Editor. Bulldog Weekly, University of Redlands, CA.
Responsible to distributing weekly photography assignments, collecting submissions
and correcting for newspaper use, managing workflow.
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Education
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2008, Bachelor of Arts. Emphasis title: “Lens: A Study of Photography and the
Construction of Perception.” University of Redlands, CA
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Internships
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October through December 2008. Gallery Intern; Commissary Arts Gallery, Venice
Beach, CA
Responsible to:
• Opening and closing the gallery, greeting visitors, maintaining the space
• Development tasks, contact with artists, developing and sending press releases,
creation of a monthly newsletter, updating the website, organizing files and working on
research and database projects
• Registrar tasks including preparing gallery and handling artwork, contact with
clients, sales and follow-up
Summer, 2007. Intern; Arnold Porter Law Offices, Washington, D.C.
Assigned tasks of research, database management, and reviewing legal documents
alongside Legal Assistants.
Summer, 2007. Intern; WVSA Arts Alliance, Washington, D.C.
Served as assistant teacher in photography and gallery intern. In support of gallery,
responsible to gallery press as well as daily duties including greeting guests, sharing
information, and assisting with openings.
June, 2006. Photography Intern; Prague, Czech Republic.
Interned with well-known Czech photographer, Miroslav Vojtechovsky.
• Studied history of photography in Czech Republic
• Learned alternative and classic photographic processes, darkroom technique,
lighting and set-up for commercial photography.
• Examined sociology of the impact of communism on the culture and compiled
reflective portfolio.
Summer, 2005. Photo-Documentarian Intern; Inner-City Arts, Los Angeles, CA.
Sponsored by the Getty Trust, served as photographer documenting program
activities. Produced and installed exhibition on site to be utilized for promotional and
educational purposes. Served as Development Assistant, assigned multiple tasks.
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Exhibitions
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• May, 2007: “Perceptions.” Outdoor installation, solo exhibition in Redlands, CA
• December, 2007: “Intra Action, Inter Action, Enter Action.” Salon and group
exhibition in Redlands, CA.
• February, 2008: “Lintel, Window; Liminal.” Outdoor installation, solo exhibition
in Redlands, CA.
• May, 2008: “Accommodating Chaos.” Peppers Art Gallery, group show in
Redlands, CA.
• July, 2008: “Small Works.” SOPA Studios, group show in South Pasadena, CA
• November, 2008: “New Works.” SOPA Studios, collaboration in South Pasadena,
CA
• December, 2008: “Winter Group Show.” SOPA Studios, group show in South
Pasadena, CA.
• January, 2008: “Prints and Clay.” SOPA Studios, collaborative show in South
Pasadena, CA
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Publications
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• Cover Photograph, Redlands Review Literary Magazine (Spring 2008)
• Photographic Journal, International Association for the Study of the Nude in Art
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Languages
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Studied French six years, two years at college level.
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Travel
Experience
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(Fall Semester 2006) Semester abroad in Paris, France.
Participated in Research Topics seminar and conducted project studying sociology of
the neighborhood Les Halles through visual symbols captured in photography.
• Conducted research on the history, collected and analyzed facts
• Wrote research paper
• Created portfolio of photographic work that represented research findings and
conclusions.
• While abroad, visited Ireland, Italy, Germany, Netherlands and Southern France.
(Summer 2006) Resided four weeks in Prague, Czech Republic, serving as intern
under program sponsored by American University, Washington D.C.
• While abroad, visited Austria.
(Summer 2003) Traveled to Costa Rica in conjunction with an ecological-tour
involving volunteer work with locals of a remote island toward protecting sea turtles.
• Assisted with gathering and protection of turtle eggs; Learned about turtles
ecosystem and procreation rituals
• Additional travel in the country included stay with family in farming community
providing exposure to local culture, customs and education/economical issues.
(Spring 2003) Participated in International Student Conference in Washington D.C.
sponsored by Presidential Classroom. 11-day Conference was attended by students
representing 48 countries on select invitation.
• Member of delegation working to pass a mock bill
• Served as presenter for my delegation at conference forum.
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Volunteer
experience
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• Lead Organizer: Benefit Concert featuring five local bands held April 6th, 2007
at University of Redlands. Obtained sponsorships from campus groups to conduct this
fundraising activity to benefit campaigns supporting Africa (AIDS epidemic, “Invisible
Children,” poverty, etc.) and genocide in Darfur.
• Team Participant: Relay for Life Cancer Walk. 24-hour vigil to raise money for
Cancer research. Have participated five consecutive years.
• Volunteer: Downtown Women’s Center. Served as volunteer in providing
socialization and meals to mentally-disabled women seeking services in skid row
center for homeless women.
• Volunteer: Eco-Teach. Participated in Sea Turtle Rescue program in Costa
Rica.
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References
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I wish to maintain the privacy of my references, please contact me at
alice@ameimage.com
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