Photographer Resume
Rhianna M. Brandon
NE Glisan #, Portland, Oregon •
Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Oregon, - Major: Theatre Arts
A.J. Dimond High, – GPA .
W. th Ave., Anchorage, AK
Landmark Education, Portland, OR – August
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.
Mentorship Program with University of Alaska Anchorage,
High school experience of technical and props in Summer Youth Theatre with Wayne Mitchell
Photography
Intern for Bruce Berg, Oregon Wedding Photographer, spring
Freelance photographer for Oregon Voice, August – June
Intern for Myron Rosenberg, Alaska Photographer, summer
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 WPM & key experience
Experience with multiple phone lines
Intermediate Spanish and conversational Greek speaking, writing
Violinist, – present
Work History
Sales Associate
Kitchen Kaboodle, Portland, OR – February 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 ‘ - January
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
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
Assisted and videotaped in photo shoots, helped with client makeup, general organization and mailing of products.
Freelance Photographer
Oregon Voice, Eugene, OR – January – June
Photographer for music events in the university campus area. Attended student meetings, accompanied reporters and photographed performances.
Barista
EMU Food Services, Eugene, OR - September –
Made specialty espresso drinks, upkeep of café inventory, equipment cleaning, trained new baristas, recorded daily till. Returned every school year until graduation to focus on a professional career path.
Gallery Sales Associate
Myron Rosenberg Art Gallery, Anchorage, AK - June
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. –
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.
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, -
Art Makes Connections - Student Exhibition at Anchorage Museum of History & Art
Key Club Bronze Award ( hrs. of community service)
Years of Honor Roll
Concert Orchestra Letters
References
John Costello, Director of Food Services - EMU,
Meredith Frengs, Journalist,
Bruce Berg, Wedding and Portrait Photographer,
