Resume

Jessica Sarah Ruth Selmser

jselmser@c.ringling.edu 

dropr.com/jessicasarahruth

1145 41st St. Sarasota, Florida, 34234

(404) 713-4514

EDUCATION

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Ringling College of Art & Design, Sarasota, Florida           B.F.A in Photography & Digital Imaging, May 2013 President’s list Fall 2011- Spring 2012,   GPA: 3.63/4.0

Goethe-Institut, Summer 2007 German American Partnership Program, Immersed in the German culture as an exchange student.  Knowledgeable in German language and etiquette.

EXHIBITIONS & VOLUNTEER

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NetPix, Crossley Gallery, Sarasota, Florida,December 3-7, 2012   • “Profile Pictures” • Showed two 24’x36’ images dealing with appropriated online imagery.    Digital Storytelling, Willis A. Smith, Sarasota, Florida December 3-7, 2012       • “The Sixth World” • Projected a story based website. Can be found at jselmser.wix.com/shadowrun

s/Art/q, Sarasota, FloridaSpring 2010 • Excelled with working as a part of a team to host a gallery showing at G.WIZ Science Museum, showcasing 14 local artists. • Organized details for a successful show. Inside Out Project, Sarasota, FloridaFall 2012 • Collaborated in a global art project about identity. • Organized photographs to be shown on the side of school buildings and helped put up the installation.

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Monitor, RCAD, Sarasota, FloridaAugust 2012-Current • Responsible for troubleshooting any digital imaging and printing problems. • Experienced in handling chemicals necessary for setup and cleanup of a traditional darkroom. • Managed equipment distribution to photography classes and students, and trained students in proper equipment utilization and care.

Intern, SRQ Media Group, Sarasota, FloridaSummer 2012 • Edited over 1000 images for magazine print and online usage. • Created seven the “Factoids” that were featured on their weekly emails. • Worked with a graphic designer to create a full advertisement portfolio for BuyLocal SRQ. •  Shot and edited full page spread for August’s Trio.

SKILLS

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• Highly skilled with Adobe (CS4 +) Photoshop, Bridge, After Effects, Premiere, InDesign and Illustrator.
• Exceptional knowledge of digital SLRs, analog photography specializing in large format cameras, studio lighting, and location lighting.
• Proficient in video production, particle effects, 3D modeling, and other computer generated effects.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint on both Mac and PC.