Photography and Digital Imaging Resume

Alyssa Ratowski
info@alyssaratowski.com

Highlights of Qualifications:
• Strong communication and creative problem solving abilities.
• Successful team leadership and work experiences.
• Superior technical photography, web, and graphic art skills (conceptual planning, research, and development).

Education:
BFA Degree Awarded May, 1995
Tyler School of Art, Temple University.
Elkins Park, PA.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography
Dean's List: Cum Laude

Computer Skills Platforms:
Macintosh, Windows and Unix

Software:
Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Image Ready, Quark XPress, Adobe PageMaker, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Front Page, Microsoft PowerPoint, Macromedia Freehand, Media 100, Media Cleaner, Corel Draw, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Flight Check, The Photo Solution, Fetch FTP, Leech FTP, Torque, and WAMNET.

Lab and Print Production Equipment:
Canon 500, 700 and 1000, Canon Colorpass, Scitex scanner, Imacon transparency scanner, AGFA Alto, Encad 60e and Encad 50 plotters, Arizona plotter, Ilfostar Colorspan plotter, Isomet drum scanner, Fire 1000, Light Jet 5000, Chroma pro 45 transparency duper, Mercury Plus 35mm slide mounter, Kreonite Proline E-6 processor.

Photography Equipment:
Polaroid MP-4 Land Camera 4 x 5, Sinar 4x5, Calumet 4 x 5, Nikon F10 and 8008s, Minolta X-370 and X-700, Hasselblad C500, Leica, Mamiya 645 and RZ 67, Bronica ETRSi, tungsten lights, Speedotron strobe lights, Novatron strobe lights, and Lumedyne lighting.

Experience:
Digital Photograph Imaging
Steve Sharp Photography
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 2000 through Present

Retouch and manipulate digital images for photographs used in advertising campaigns, corporate material, and magazine articles using a variety of Photoshop tools and techniques.

Staff Photographer
Great Expectations/ Swing Syndicate
Richmond, Virginia February 2001

Staff photographer for annual event "River City Swing Out". Throughout the weekend, I was responsible for documenting swing bands, dance performances, and workshops. Photos areused in the organizationís promotional material and web site to advertise future events.

Graphic Designer and Photographer
Artisans Three Gallery
Spring House, Pennsylvania
February 2000 through October 2000

Created graphic identity and package of business cards, letterheads, and mailing labels for the galleryís daily operations. In addition, I have photographed much of their collection and designed various other marketing pieces for the gallery including posters, advertisements, and promotional cards.

Graphic and Production Supervisor
The Jon Stein Project, Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 1999 through Present

Managed and processed large image inventory for several museum and trade show projects. Duties included photographing objects, scanning, and archiving museum quality materials for reference and display. In addition, oversaw production of digital output for exhibitions and referencing materials. Clients include The Atwater Kent Museum, USA BancShares.com, Eastern State Penitentiary, and the University of the Arts, Philadelphia.

Wedding/ Events Photographer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 1997 through Present

Photographed both traditional wedding ceremonies and other receptions for various clients in the Philadelphia area.

Digital Technician and Production Supervisor
Color Reflections, Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 1998 through January 2000

Managed the third shift of the production department that handled graphic design, scanning, retouching, and final output using a variety of digital methods. In addition, as production supervisor, managed maintenance of the equipment and team resources for my shift.

Graphic Designer and Photographer
Fashionably Aware Fashion Show Event, benefiting The Childrenís Crisis Treatment Center.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 1999

Acted as the art director and designer, creating promotional material advertising for Fashionably Aware, a charity fashion event that raised awareness for the Childrenís Crisis Treatment Center from donations and tickets sales. In addition, I photographed the runway models to document their participation in the event.

Output Macintosh Technician
Burton Industries, Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 1997 through April 1998

Worked as a part of a team scanning and processing images for digital output. Duties included processing digital negatives and transparencies, desktop publishing, image archiving, and file management.

Photographer Philadelphia Aids Fund
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
October 1997 through June 1998

Photographed various events, activities and promotional materials for the Aids Fund including AIDS Walk and Gay Bingo. All work was done pro-bono.

Customer Service Representative
Color Reflections Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 1997 through November 1997

Managed production work load, checked clientsí files, answered calls, and maintained positive relations with customers. Supported the sales and marketing team by working with customers to ensure that their project is handled in the most efficient manor while their job was in production.

Photographers Assistant
Michael Price Photography, Inc.
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
January 1997 through April 1997

Photographerís assistant for in studio still life shoots. Work involved setting up the lighting, loading film, and maintaining the photographerís equipment.

Lab Assistant Pro-Image Inc.
East Norriton, Pennsylvania
November 1996- April 1997

Worked in a lab that specialized in custom developing (C-41, black and white, E-6, etc.) using various photographic processes. Additional duties were slide duplication, copy stand photography and printing in color and black and white.

Photography and Graphic Design
Rachel Zimmerman Photography, Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
September 1996 through November 1996

Assisted with photographing, developing and printing medical images including: X-rays, MRI reports and CTís. Additional duties included slide duplication, digital imaging, and desktop publishing.

Photographer Tail Feathers Exotic Birds
Warminster, Pennsylvania
March 1996 through April 1996

Photographed entire catalog of bird related toys including cages, carrierís etc. for a national retailer of bird supplies.

Photographers Assistant
Creative Creations Photography, Inc.
Hatboro, Pennsylvania
June 1993 through December 1993 Worked as a photography assistant responsible for setting up equipment, loading film, lighting sets, and test photography for various shoots.

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