Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

A diligent, ready-to-learn recent college graduate eager to work in an innovative
environment. Possesses the desire and abilities to work in a multicultural setting,
including proficiency in French. Has demonstrated excellent interpersonal
communication skills as well as written communication skills. Has an ability to work
independently or team oriented. Is highly motivated with a can-do attitude, possessing
organizational and multitasking skills.

Work History

• Camp Birch Hil
• Camp Counselor/Teacher
• June 2009 to August 2009

• Supervised a cabin of 8-10 girls ages 11-13, taught photography and dance to campers ages 6-16, and took professional photos for use in the official promotional camp brochure and online website

  Created the daily camp newsletter and camp videos by combining photos and music using iMovie, generating enthusiasm among staff and campers

  Effective communication skills with both campers and parents led to successful resolution of problems, concerns, and incidents among campers

  Utilized French language skills to successfully communicate with international campers and counselors to increase comprehension and understanding

  Executed successful multitasking through the combination of constant supervision and motivation of campers with the completion of necessary counselor tasks—including teaching classes, caregiving, organizing activities, and various demands from directors

• Magic Moment Photography
• Photographer/Assistant
• June 2007 to November 2009

• Took professional portraits of individuals ranging from young children to adults; Managed
  the front desk, which included greeting clients as well as organizing and distributing
  information about photography sittings and packages

  At large shoots, was able to organize and direct individuals to correct locations to
  maintain flow and maximize time, while simultaneously attending to questions and
  concerns from clients

  Through effective communication with clients and a quick, keen eye for detail, was able
  to create quality photographs of 40-50 students in one hour

  Worked closely with both clients and co-workers resulting in successful creative
  collaboration and reduction of technical and aesthetic errors in photographs

  Exercised an enthusiastic personality, ability to work quickly and efficiently, precision, and
  attention to detail to create a quality image and provide a positive experience for clients

• Daily Tar Heel
• Staff Photographer
• August 2007 to May 2008

• Produced story-telling photographs and relevant captions for the campus newspaper

  Worked together with editors and photo subjects to create a variety of quality, journalistic photographs

  Through coordination with subjects, balance of personal schedule, and maintenance of professional responsibility, was able to submit photographs on deadline

  Produced accurate, informative, brief photo captions through careful attention to and successful recording of names and event information

Education

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• B.A. Journalism, Photojournalism, International Studies
• 2006 - 2009

• Double Majored in International Studies

• IES Abroad
• 2008 - 2008

• Six-week study abroad program in Arles, France. Received academic credit for successful completion of two courses.

• University of Georgia
• 2005 - 2006