OBJECTIVE

To obtain a summer internship in the area of print, photography, media or graphic design where my creative, visual and organizational skills are utilized

EDUCATION

Southern Utah University – Winter 2008 to present (currently a junior)
Major: Studio Art: emphasis in Photography/Digital Design. GPA: 3.53

Southern Virginia University – Fall 2006 to Winter 2008

Ithaca High School – Graduated with honors, June 2006

SKILLS

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign (basic)
Digital video production and editing using Sony Vegas, Final Cut Pro and iMovie
Photo editing for web and print
Digital photography (see online portfolio)
Dreamweaver/ website design
Microsoft Word (basic)
Microsoft Powerpoint (basic)
Typing skills - 65 words/minute
Internet research skills
French - conversational

ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS + ASSOCIATIONS

Southern Virginia University Academic Scholarship, Buena Vista, VA - 2006 to 2007
Received an annual $4,000 scholarship to Southern Virginia University based on high grades and academic excellence in high school

Recipient of The Scholar-Athlete Award, Buena Vista, VA - Fall 2006 to Fall 2007
As a member of the Southern Virginia University Tennis Team was awarded The Scholar-Athlete Award for balancing rigorous athletic schedule with full academic course load, maintaining a 3.52 GPA

3rd place in Photography in New York State Fair - Summer 2007
Awarded 3rd place in adult photography competition in NY State Fair. Entries from entire state, including NY Metro area. See my winning entry

Photography published in The Review, Buena Vista, VA - 2008
Photography piece published in the in the 2008 edition of Southern Virginia University's literary magazine, The Review

Manager of Gun Hill Film Studio, Ithaca, NY - 2005 to 2006
Manager of Gun Hill Film Studio for Ithaca High School's video club. Produced the graduation video for Class of 2006, as well as several other videos which aired on the local television station (PEGASYS)

National Honor Society member, Ithaca, NY - 2002 to 2006
Member of the National Honor Society at Ithaca High School

HIGHLIGHTED COURSEWORK

Southern Utah University: History of 20th Century Art; History of Graphic Design; Intro to Video Broadcasting and Video Production; Studio Lighting for Photography

Southern Virginia University: Intro to Photography

Tompkins County Community College (summer 2007 courses): Web Design

Ithaca High School (specialized courses): Graphic Technology (graphic design); Adobe Photoshop; Video Production; Dreamweaver/web design

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST