OBJECTIVE

To provide students with an understanding of advanced techniques required for a career in electronic imaging utilizing digital cameras and Adobe Photoshop software.

EXPERIENCE

NATIONAL SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES (NSTec) / BECTEL NEVADA / EG&G ENERGY MEASUREMENTS, May 1987 - Present

Senior Technician - Photographic/Video Department
Acquire and print photographic images using electronic imaging equipment, specializing in image enhancement using Adobe Photoshop software and Macintosh computer systems. Design, operate and maintain electronic imaging systems for field operations. Train personnel on the operation of electronic imaging equipment and software including cameras, scanners and printers. Maintain and repair various types of electronic and photographic equipment. Combine still and video images for multimedia presentations utilizing PowerPoint, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro and other digital video equipment and software. Aquire video imagery in the field and in the studio using Sony DVCam systems. Convert mulitiple video file formats for use in DVDs and streaming video for the web.

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA, September 1994 - Present

Adjunct Instructor - Media Technologies Department
Educate students in the operation of digital imaging equipment, including digital cameras, scanners and printers. Provide students training utilizing Adobe Photoshop software so they can enter the field of electronic imaging.

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, December 2007 - February 2008

Adjunct Instructor - Computer Drafting Department
Educate students in design methods utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator software.

MONROE SYSTEMS FOR BUSINESS, October 1986 - May 1987

Electronic Technician - Repair Department
Installed, repaired, maintained computers and electronic calculators.
 

CERTIFICATIONS

Adobe Certified Expert, Photoshop CS3

Adobe Certified Instructor, Photoshop CS3
 

    Formal:

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science in Education, Emphasis in Postsecondary and Adult Education - May 1999

Community College of Southern Nevada, North Las Vegas
Associate of Applied Science - Honors
Commercial Photography - May 1999

Associate of Applied Science - Honors
Electronic Engineering Technology - May 1988

Chaparral High School, Las Vegas, NV
Diploma - June 1980
 

Photoshop World 2008, Las Vegas, NV
3 Days of Photoshop Seminars - September 2008

Photoshop World 2007, Las Vegas, NV
3 Days of Photoshop Seminars - September 2007

Photo Marketing Association (PMA), Las Vegas, NV
Photoshop Masking and Camera Raw - February 2007

Santa Fe Workshops, Santa Fe, NM
Photographing People Photographic Workshop - February 2007

Photoshop World 2006, Las Vegas, NV
3 Days of Photoshop Seminars - September 2006

Santa Fe Workshops, Santa Fe, NM
Learning to See Creatively Photographic Workshop - February 2006

Photoshop World 2005, Las Vegas, NV
4 Days of Photoshop Seminars - March 2005

National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) Las Vegas, NV
Photoshop CS for Photographers - July 2004

Santa Fe Workshops/CCSN, North Las Vegas, NV
The New Features of Photoshop CS - February 2004

CompuMaster, Las Vegas, NV
Macintosh OSX Training - October 2003

Digital Mastery, Denver, CO
Up to Speed with Photoshop 7.0 - May 2002

EPIC, Atlanta, GA
Evidence Photography Training - November 2001

Santa Fe Workshops, Santa Fe, NM
Adobe Photoshop Master Class - May 2001

Photoshop World 2001, Los Angeles, CA
3 Days of Photoshop Seminars - April 2001

Digital Mastery, Denver, CO
Up to Speed with Photoshop 6.0 - November 2000

ProMax Video Editing, Irvine, CA
Final Cut Pro, Digital Video Editing Software - September 2000

CompuMaster, San Diego, CA
Advanced Macintosh Troubleshooting - July 2000

Digital Mastery, Minneapolis, MN
Master Photoshop in 3 Days - June 2000

Thunderlizard Photoshop Conference, Monterey, CA
3 Days of Photoshop Seminars - January 1999

Santa Fe Workshops, Santa Fe, NM
Advanced Photoshop Version 5.0 - August 1998

CompuMaster, Las Vegas, NV
Macintosh Troubleshooting - December 1997

Palm Beach Photographic Workshops, Del Rey Beach, FL
Creative Imaging - May 1997

Santa Fe Workshops, Santa Fe, NM
Advanced Photoshop - June 1997

American Film Institute, Los Angeles, CA
Electronic Imaging with Photoshop - May 1996

Learning Tree, Los Angeles, CA
Macintosh Troubleshooting - May 1996

Center For Creative Imaging, Camden, ME
Foundations of Digital Photography - November 1993
Imaging Tools and Techniques - November 1993

Century 23 Computers, Las Vegas, NV
Advanced Adobe Photoshop - July 1993
Beginning Adobe Photoshop - May 1993