Resume
Sam D. Rivers samrriversstudio@gmail.com
Creative Marketing Guru Boca Raton, FL
MFA in Photography and Related Media | Parsons: The New School
BA in Journalism Mass Communication | Lynn University
Work Experience
Photographer
Jetblue Airways Inc. - Queens, NY | January 2012 to February 2012
• Produced 4-5 images to be used within JetBlue’s internal communications digital and print materials intended for Crewmembers. •Freelance production of internal corporate photographs •Utilized various social networking services to find and connect with head of corporate communications at Jetblue.
Adjunct Instructor
Lynn University - Boca Raton, FL | January 2012 to January 2012
• Created a class and curriculum based on knowledge learned during graduate education. •Lead class instruction in creative photography, including praxis of fine art photography. •each student produced 4-5 images with a 750 word artist statement. •Increased student understanding of themselves and their work through various interactive 1-1 tutoring style work.
Data Entry & Print Services Coordinator
Art and Culture.com - New York, NY | May 2009 to August 2009
•Researched and explored various new artists for integration into website •Review and documentation of the signed artists individual online accounts •Reviewed and signed off on high quality on-demand print services
Public Relations Coordinator
Onishi Gallery - New York, NY | August 2008-December 2008
•Created and distributed press releases to various news and social media outlets •Organized meetings with various international dignitaries (mostly Japanese ambassadors)
Skills
Graphic Design, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, Microsoft Office, Press Release Writing, Public Relations Coordination, Visual Proofing of Printed Images, Communication skills for the international market, teaching and tutoring skills
Links
Awards
Deans Scholarship- Parsons: The New School May 2008 | Based on overall quality of portfolio
Trustee’s Scholarship- Lynn University May 2005 | Based on academic merit and overall participation in school research
Groups
American Photographer Association June 2009 to Present | General Member
Educators in Photographic Science June 2009 to Present | General Member
Long Island Press Photographer Core May 2009 to Present | General Member
Publications
“In View” The Artist View: Parsons MFA First Year March 10, 2009 | Photography catalog
Additional Information Panelist: Discussion: Abstract Expressionists May 2011