Photographer

Posted on: 2006-03-15

Rhianna M. Brandon 2555 NE Glisan #24, Portland, Oregon • (541) 968-7050 [email protected] Education Bachelor of Arts, University of Oregon, 2005 - Major: Theatre Arts A.J. Dimond High, 2001 – GPA 3.5 200 W. 88th Ave., Anchorage, AK Landmark Education, Portland, OR – August 2004 Experience Theatre Experience includes production for shows, dramaturge, costume manager, set design, makeup, backstage running/fly crew, and light board operation. Involved with shows A View from the Bridge, Angels in America: Perestroika, Fuddy Meers, Dr. Faustus Lights the Light, Kafka Parables, and Misanthrope. Study Abroad in Athens, Greece. Emphasis on Ancient Greek Theatre, acting performances, and production of Antigone, Lysistrata, Trojan Women, Eumenides, and The Clouds – September thru Dec. 2004 Mentorship Program with University of Alaska Anchorage, 2000 High school experience of technical and props in Summer Youth Theatre with Wayne Mitchell Photography Intern for Bruce Berg, Oregon Wedding Photographer, spring 2005 Freelance photographer for Oregon Voice, August 2004 – June 2005 Intern for Myron Rosenberg, Alaska Photographer, summer 2003 Skills Manual and Digital camera experience, darkroom developing Photoshop CS, MS Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Photo Editor - PC & Mac formats Excellent organizational and customer service skills Trained in public speaking Type speed 55 WPM & 10 key experience Experience with multiple phone lines Intermediate Spanish and conversational Greek speaking, writing Violinist, 1992 – present Work History Sales Associate Kitchen Kaboodle, Portland, OR – February 2006 to Present Sales specializing in customer service, specific knowledge of furniture, housewares, purchases, stocking, and stock management. Sales Associate Suncoast Motion Picture Company, Portland, OR – December ‘05 - January 2006 Seasonal position for DVD entertainment branch. Maintained store appearance, restocking, general purchases, and customer service. Production Assistant Rachel Ray’s Tasty Travels, Anchorage, AK - July 2005 Set up lighting equipment, handled paperwork for television appearances, and acted as local expertise for traveling food-tasting show. Photography Intern Bruce Berg Photography, Eugene, OR – March thru April 2005 Assisted and videotaped in photo shoots, helped with client makeup, general organization and mailing of products. Freelance Photographer Oregon Voice, Eugene, OR – January 2004 – June 2005 Photographer for music events in the university campus area. Attended student meetings, accompanied reporters and photographed performances. Barista EMU Food Services, Eugene, OR - September 2002 – 2005 Made specialty espresso drinks, upkeep of café inventory, equipment cleaning, trained new baristas, recorded daily till. Returned every school year until 2005 graduation to focus on a professional career path. Gallery Sales Associate Myron Rosenberg Art Gallery, Anchorage, AK - June 2003 Also a photography intern, I organized backroom stock, handled mail orders and general purchases of art. Assisted customers in purchase options and information about the photography process. Left after two weeks due to lack of employer organization, positive attitude, and responsibility to myself and other employees. Sales Associate Michaels Arts & Crafts, Anchorage, AK - Sept. 1999 – 2000 Job function included customer service, handling purchases, restocking merchandise, setting up displays, assisting in children’s craft classes, and demonstrations of art techniques using featured products. Volunteer Anchorage Animal Control Shelter, Anchorage, AK – Sept. thru Nov. 1999 Maintained the cleanliness of the cat area, helped possible owners identify with pets, involved with pet grooming and dog walks. Awards WUE Scholarship Recipient for Theatre Arts, 2001 -2005 Art Makes Connections - Student Exhibition at Anchorage Museum of History & Art 1999 Key Club Bronze Award (30 hrs. of community service) 4 Years of Honor Roll 2 Concert Orchestra Letters References John Costello, Director of Food Services - EMU, (541) 346-3719 Meredith Frengs, Journalist, (541) 914-4326 Bruce Berg, Wedding and Portrait Photographer, (541) 726-6119