Experience

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  Winona Daily News

  • Winona

  • Photojournalist

    • Mar 2016 - Present
    • Winona

    I attend several events in town or nearby cities and cover news and feature stories and collect photos. I conduct brief interviews with the subject and collect information for extended captions. I edit the photos and submit them to an online server to be used for print and online.

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  Renee Taylor Photography

  • Winona

  • Freelance Photographer

    • Jan 2013 - Present
    • Winona

    I have a website with my online photo gallery and hourly and event rates for clients to research and decide if I am the right person for the job they are seeking a photographer for. I have 3 years of educated experience and am always willing to work with clients for new opportunities as well. I have experience with:-Weddings-Senior Pictures-Newspaper Journalism-Product studio photography-Acting and business head shots-Theatre photography-Engagement photography-Commercial photographyI have excellent skills in lightroom, and continue to learn more about Photoshop.

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  Winona State Communications Office

  • WInona State Univeristy

  • Photographer

    • Mar 2016 - Present
    • WInona State Univeristy

    Faculty and staff request photos to be taken at events and I attend and collect photographs. I edit and upload all of the photographs to the department's Flickr page. I also take head shots in the studio on campus for the University's website for both faculty and students for news releases and other required stories.

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  Winonan

  • Winona State University

  • Photo Editor

    • Aug 2013 - Present
    • Winona State University

    I organize photo files to fit the layouts of the newspaper templates. I also Take photos at events around campus and I give assignments to my photographers and make sure that the photos submitted are edited for newspaper print.

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  Winona State University Theatre Department

  • Winona

  • Photographer

    • Jul 2016 - Present
    • Winona

    I am responsible for going to all dress rehearsals and taking photographs for the department's archived photo gallery. Students use the photos for their resumes when they graduate. I also take actors head shots in a studio.

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  Winona State University Mass Communications Department

  • Winona

  • Darkroom Assistant

    • Aug 2016 - Present
    • Winona

    I assist students who need help mixing chemicals and developing film for their photography classes or just for their enjoyment. I make sure all the chemicals are in the right containers and clean up the mess when the students are finished.

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  Payless ShoeSource

  • Rockford, Illinois Area/Winona, Minnesota

  • Sales Associate

    • Jun 2013 - 2016
    • Rockford, Illinois Area/Winona, Minnesota

    My responsibilities included:-Unpacking shipment-Helping customers reach their desired needs-Working the register-Clean and tidy the store after customers

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  Beach Watch

  • Rockford, Illinois Area

  • Lifegaurd

    • May 2011 - 2013
    • Rockford, Illinois Area

    I was responsible for knowing CPR and was tested with monthly evaluations. I made sure the beach was clean for patrons. I scanned patterns in the water making sure no one was in distress in the water. I worked a register and handled money every day. I made sure everyone who needed lifejackets received them for safety.