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United States

Miami/Fort Lauderdale/West Palm Beach Area

Responsible for producing still photogography and video for the SFBJ.Work closely with editors and designers on how to best illustrate articles for both online and print publications. Help coach reporters on best practices for photography and video.

Brussels, Belgium & South Florida

Based in Europe from 1999 - 2014Currently based in South Florida - Miami/ Fort LauderdaleAs a small business owner and manager I wear many hats.My skill set includes: • Excellent visual, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills• Photography & Video Production• Marketing & Design• Customer Relations• Research & Logistical Planning• Budgeting and Expense Control • Project & Production Management• Copyright Licensing &… Show more Based in Europe from 1999 - 2014Currently based in South Florida - Miami/ Fort LauderdaleAs a small business owner and manager I wear many hats.My skill set includes: • Excellent visual, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills• Photography & Video Production• Marketing & Design• Customer Relations• Research & Logistical Planning• Budgeting and Expense Control • Project & Production Management• Copyright Licensing & Contracts• Proficient with Adobe CS and MS Office applications• Knowledge of DAM systems • A knack for multitasking and managing multiple projects simultaneously.• Equally productive when working independently or with a team.Highlights:2010 - 2011: Client: Hewlett-PackardProject managed and photographed a series of portraits for a Hewlett Packard advertising campaign in England, Poland, Romania and Bulgaria. The project required coordinating client schedules in each country, making all travel arrangements, organizing rental equipment, hiring stylists, make-up artists, photo assistants, and completing the project on deadline and within budget.2008 - 2013: Official photographer for Jean-Claude Juncker, Prime Minister of Luxembourg during official state visits in Europe.2007 - 2013: Bloomberg News Contract Photographer: Responsible for photo coverage in Belgium and the Netherlands with emphasis on major industry in the Benelux region and EU politics in Brussels.2000 - 2013: Member of the international press corps covering the Belgian Royal Family, Belgian Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and EU heads of state on diplomatic missions to: Afghanistan, Bosnia, China, Cuba, the DRC, Egypt, France, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Nepal, New York, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Russia, S. Africa, S. Korea, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Turkey and the UK.2000 - 2005: Extensive coverage of the ongoing conflict in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Show less

Brussels, Belgium

Bloomberg News Contract Photographer: Responsible for photo coverage in Belgium and the Netherlands with emphasis on major industry in the Benelux region and EU politics in Brussels.

Brussels, Belgium

Worked on a freelance basis as a core member of the news-photo team at Reporters Photo Agency, in Brussels, covering a variety of editorial and corporate assignments for the agency. My stock photography archive is currently syndicated in Belgium via Reporters, and we continue to collaborate on projects.

Tampa, Florida

Worked as a staff photographer covering a variety of local, national and international news, feature and sports assignments. Periodically worked on the photo desk, making photo editing decisions and worked closely with page designers on deadline news stories and numerous photo essays, for a daily newspaper with a circulation of 250,000 daily and 350,000 Sunday.Highlights:1998 - Pope John Paul II's historic visit to Cuba.1996 - National Republican and Democratic Political… Show more Worked as a staff photographer covering a variety of local, national and international news, feature and sports assignments. Periodically worked on the photo desk, making photo editing decisions and worked closely with page designers on deadline news stories and numerous photo essays, for a daily newspaper with a circulation of 250,000 daily and 350,000 Sunday.Highlights:1998 - Pope John Paul II's historic visit to Cuba.1996 - National Republican and Democratic Political Conventions in San Diego, CA., and Chicago, IL.1994 - Life and Death in Haiti: Photo reportage on the ill effects of the US embargo on the Haitian population.1994 - Havana, Cuba: coverage of refugees fleeing Cuba for the US.1992 - Hurricane Andrew aftermath.1991 - Super Bowl XXV - Tampa, FL.1990 - Operation Desert Shield - coverage of local troops deployed in Saudi Arabia during the first Gulf war.1990-1992 - Organized and photographed self-funded projects in the Brazilian Amazon, Mexico, India, Nepal, and China.1989-1998: Lead photographer for The Tampa Tribune covering the Space Shuttle program. I was responsible for managing pre and post launch logistics with NASA, as well as the organization, maintenance, setup and operation of all remote and manned photography equipment. Show less

Mansfield, Ohio

Worked as a staff photographer covering a variety of local, and regional news, feature and sports assignments, with an emphasis on photo essays and long term projects, for a daily newspaper with a circulation of 42,000 daily and 55,000 Sunday.

Chillicothe, Ohio

Worked as a photographer / photo editor, responsible for all aspects of running the photo department, including executing photo assignments, selecting images for the daily paper as well as cultivating and managing a staff of stringers, at a daily newspaper with a circulation of 15,500.

Columbus, Ohio

Worked as stringer in the state capital bureau covering state, regional and national news, feature and sports events.

Bfa, Photography And Journalism

English / Writing

Journalism

Activities and Societies: Journalism, School Newspaper