Kate Ballard
Baltimore, MD
240.298.3832
Purpose:
A recent graduate from University of Maryland Baltimore County with a BA in Photography, Art History minor; self-motivated, and goal oriented individual seeking a full time position working hands on in the photographic field.
Education:
January 2004-May 2007
University of Maryland Baltimore County , Catonsville , MD
Major: Visual Arts: Photography
Minor: Art History
G.P.A. 3.14/4.0
Core Courses:
Black & White Photography Color Photography Constructed Environments Digital Montage Alternative Processes Pinhole Photography Contemporary Directions in Photography Art and Society: Renaissance Intro to Art and Media Senior Thesis |
Visual Concepts 1: Visual Concepts Visual Concepts 3: 3D Form and Interaction Art History 1 Art History 2 19 th Century Art 20 th Century Art Writing by and about Artists Art since 1945 and the Ideology of the Star System |
September 2001-December 2003
Community College of Southern Maryland , LaPlata , MD
Major: Arts & Humanities
G.P.A. 2.91/4.0
Core Courses:
Basic Photography Drawing 1 Computer Art 1 The Information Age
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Intermediate Photography History of America Art 1 Creative Expressions in Theatre Technology and Society |
Skills.Abilities
I am proficient in using MS Word, Works, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. I have built numerous websites for personal and educational reasons using MS wordpad and Macromedia Dreamweaver. I can type approximately 50 WPM.
Experience.Employment
August 2008-Present
Lifetouch National School Studios
Baltimore, MD
Postion: Staff Photographer. I work with children aged 11-18, photographing them either for yearbook images or senior portriature. Long hours and working nights and weekends have allowed me to stretch my imagination with imagery. Using fixed and non fixed lighting I am creating images that many parents hang upon their walls.
July 2007-August 2008
Framing Palace
Ellicott City, MD/ Lutherville, MD
Position: Artistic input for customers designs, cuts and measures materials. Coordinates invoices for procurement of materials. Answers telephones, field’s questions from customers regarding status of invoice, and pick up or delivery of job. Corresponds with other shops frequently about invoices and materials.
October 2005-Present
Trader Joes
Pikesville, MD
Position: Intense customer service, answering phones and helping customers, operating a cash register, organizing and ordering perishable products, supervising and training of new employees, stocked shelves, prepared food for customers to taste, ensured customers needs were being met.
November 2004-April 2005
Picture People, Arundel Mills Mall
Hanover, MD
Position: Performer, interacted with clients, trained to take Wow! Photographs.
August 2005-August 2007
UMBC-Visual Arts
Catonsville, MD
Position(s): Student Worker, Photo cage, and Departmental Office
In the Departmental office: Welcomed visitors in the office, fielded questions from students, parents and professors. Handled personnel roster and updated it as needed. Handled procurements and tracking of office supplies. Organized and distributed incoming and outgoing mail daily. Edited and delivered written correspondence from Visual Arts Chair person to other departments. Coordinated meeting times and would help organize meeting set ups. Would direct incoming calls to proper person of interest, would also take verbal messages. Organized files for HR. Would double check payroll hours and would deliver to HR.
Photo cage: Ran black and white darkroom, checked chemicals, changed chemicals, troubleshoot mac printer problems, change inkjet cartridges, helped introductory students with color correction, and contrast
References Upon Request.