Mark Gillespie

Advisor for the Wisconsin Hoofer Sailing and Scuba Clubs at Outdoor UW at University of Wisconsin-Madison
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Part 107)
    Federal Aviation Administration
    Jun, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • ASA 201 Basic Keelboat Sailing Instructor
    American Sailing Association
    Jun, 2010
    - Nov, 2024
  • Boating Safety
    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
    Aug, 2008
    - Nov, 2024
  • ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising
    American Sailing Association
    Mar, 2008
    - Nov, 2024
  • ASA 105 Coastal Navigation
    American Sailing Association
    Feb, 2008
    - Nov, 2024
  • ASA 103 Basic Cruising
    American Sailing Association
    Mar, 2007
    - Nov, 2024
  • ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising
    American Sailing Association
    Mar, 2007
    - Nov, 2024
  • ASA 101 Basic Keelboat
    American Sailing Association
    Feb, 2007
    - Nov, 2024
  • Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache
    Goethe-Institut e.V.
    May, 1991
    - Nov, 2024
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
    American Red Cross Training Services
    Mar, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cat and Dog First Aid
    American Red Cross Training Services
    Mar, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Offshore Safety At Sea
    US Sailing
    Jan, 2012
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Advisor for the Wisconsin Hoofer Sailing and Scuba Clubs at Outdoor UW
      • Apr 2023 - Present

    • United States
    • Photography
    • Owner / Studio Manager / Photographer
      • Oct 2019 - Present

    • United States
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Keelboat Sailing Instructor
      • May 2008 - Present

      Wisconsin Hoofer Sailing Club of the Wisconsin Union of the UW MadisonVolunteer sailing instructor teaching sailing and seamanship on 26-30 ft. keelboats. Lessons are on-the-water and comprised of 4-6 people ranging from absolute beginners to intermediate skill levels. Also, conduct ASA 101 Test-Outs as one of the club's certified ASA instructor. During the off-season, design and present 1 or 2 lectures on topics of interest to club members.

    • Heavy Keelboat Fleet Captain
      • 2015 - 2018

      Worked with members, staff and 3rd-parties to care for the Heavy Keelboat fleet including planing for lift-in/lift-out; facilitating work parties both during and out of the sailing season; and managing the fleet budget.Lead a group to clarify and improve the Keelboat Rating Sheets, processes and standards. Worked to improve stewardship of club boats by refreshing the maintenance program and outlining a “Bosun” system. Created a set of shared documents for recording boat specific information and procedures.Ushered through a transition from the club’s IOR design racing boat to Tartan T-10’s. Represented the Heavy Keelboats and participated on the Board of Captains.Volunteered for the first Safety Committee to address safety concerns and provide document- ed standards embodied in the sailing club’s Safety Manual. Show less

    • United States
    • Photography
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Photographer/Digital Operations/Owner
      • Jun 2004 - Present

      Product/Studio Photographer; Head of Digital Operations and Technology. Product/Studio Photographer; Head of Digital Operations and Technology.

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Lead Product Image Processing Manager / Lead Digital Tech
      • Nov 2016 - Sep 2019

    • Freelance Photographer
      • 2011 - Oct 2016

      Photographer for On-Model and Off-Figure fashion.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • 2005 - 2007

      Taught Digital Photography and Digital Asset Management Taught Digital Photography and Digital Asset Management

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Interactive Design, Digital Imaging, Retouching
      • May 2000 - Jun 2004

Education

  • Brooks Institute
    BA, Commercial/Industrial Photography
    1987 - 1990
  • Goethe Institut, Schwäbisch Hall
    ZDaF, German Language
    1991 - 1991
  • The University of New Mexico
    Photography, Liberal Arts
    1985 - 1986

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