EDUCATION

Master of Fine Arts, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Photography/Digital Media, December 2002

Bachelor of Arts, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA

Communications/Photojournalism, May 1997

WORK HISTORY

Feb 2006-present Assistant Archivist/Registrar, Cheim and Read Gallery, New York, NY

• Maintain organization of gallery’s artist archive and library

• Arrange transport and installation of artwork

June 2004-present Studio Manager, Chun Y Lai Photography, New York, NY

· Maintain invoicing, billing, and filing for all aspects of business

· Communicate with clients to ensure their satisfaction with photographer

· Scan, color correct and balance digital images per clients request

· Organize and maintain archive

Nov 2003-Apr. 2004 Digital Artist/Studio Photographer, Lakeside Camera and Imaging, New Orleans, LA

· Digitized film and photographs using drum and flatbed scanners

· Color balanced, restored and manipulated digital images using Photoshop

· Outputted fine art quality prints using Epson printers

· Maintained consistent color management through calibrating monitors and printers

· Photographed executive portraits, families and events using Nikon D1X and strobe studio lighting

Oct. 2002-Feb. 2003 Gallery Assistant, D. P. Fong Galleries, San Jose, CA

· Organized and updated artist and customer databases

· Prepared public relations material

· Installed paintings and sculptures

Aug. 2002-Dec. 2002 Teaching Associate, Digital Photography, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

· Taught technical and conceptual aspects of digital photography

· Designed and implemented a lesson plan for Beginning Digital Photography class

Sept. 1999-Feb. 2002 Graphic Designer, De Anza College Marketing Department, Cupertino, CA

· Created 4-color brochures, banners, TV slides, flyers and annual reports

· Coordinated and produced 100+ page catalog

· Photographed students and campus events for advertising campaigns