Resume as of 11/2009 applying for summer job

Amber Bender

Professional Profile
As I continue my education in photography at VCU I am introduced to challenging new experiences. Assisting a professional photographer, photographing for the school recreational sports department, while maintaining a 3.9 grade point average in college is a very rewarding journey.

Volunteer Note taker helping a student with disabilities (2008)
Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity (2009)
Successful completion of Art Foundation (see attached transcript) (2007-2008)

Prospective camp councilor, Gettysburg Yearbook Experience (2007)
Wedding Photographer April 2007 and September 2007
Photojournalism editor 2006-2007
President National Art Honor Society 2006-2007
Professional Experience

Photographer for VCU Recreational Sports Marketing Department
2008- Present
Marketing Assistant: photographing club sports teams as well as any Recreational Sports activities
Responsibilities:
- Photographing recreational and club sports teams and events
- Editing and organizing photographs



Photographer Assistant
2008- Present
Photographer Assistant for John Magor : Prestigious interior design and architectural photographer photographing multi million dollar homes in the Richmond and Washington Dc area

Responsibilities :
- Setting up camera equipment
- Helping in the arrangement of the photo shoot
- Aiding in the comfort of the clients

Two 2007 weddings
April 2007 and September 2007
Photographer
Responsibilities:
- Photograph before during and after wedding
- Organize proofs
- Minimally editing final photographs
Education
Continued education in the Photography Department, at VCU School of the Arts, Minor in Media Studies
North Stafford High School, Stafford, VA
Advanced High School Diploma

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