Work Experience:
2009- Primitive Gallery Chicago, IL
Photographer/Retoucher: Photographed the gallery’s collection of prints,
sculpture, furniture, jewelry, textiles and garments. Utilized professional post-
production techniques to prepare the photographs for archiving and publishing.
2008-Present – ECFMG Chicago, IL
Control Room Operator: Oversee operation of the Clinical Skills Evaluation
portion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination. Includes daily
operation and maintenance of networked surveillance, data compiling, and
announcement devices used to record exam results, coordinate between
departments, maintain standardization and facilitate the exam itself.
2007-2008 - Photo Dept: School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL
Chemist: Maintained photography lab’s digital and chemical facilities.
Instructed students and teachers on use of equipment. Managed photo
department resources and loans of equipment. Involved troubleshooting technical
issues involving computers and peripherals.
2007-Present – Wafaa Bilal Chicago,IL / New York, NY
Artist’s Assistant: Aid in the production of photographs, construction of
miniatures, collection of materials, art handling and shipping, technology
acquisition and repair, and gallery installation.
2006-2008 - James Prinz Photography Chicago,IL
Digital Photography Assistant: Studio creates documentation and representations
of artworks, fashion, installation, antiques, etc. Variety of innovative lighting and
post-production techniques used to create professional-quality images.
Proficiencies:
Software - Mac OS/Windows. Digital printing workflow. Databases.
Networking. Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere and Final Cut Pro.
Technologies - Motion film cameras, digital video. 35mm, medium and large
format film cameras. Digital SLR cameras. Traditional darkroom printing,
scanners, antique/alternative darkroom processes, inkjet printing, Lambda
(lightjet) machine, RA4 color processor, strobe and tungsten lighting kits,
digital projectors.