PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cleveland Browns - Marketing Department Berea, Ohio Photography Intern   Fall 2007	Photographed game day action and feature assignments for the Cleveland Browns marketing department. Worked during the week to maintain archives and edit photographs.
Rodale, Inc. - Runner’s World Magazine Emmaus, Pa. Photography Intern Summer 2007	Assisted in producing photo shoots in house and on location Researched and edited photographs. Provided insight and ideas in creative meetings
University Communications and Marketing - Kent State University Kent, Oh. Photographer 2007-2008	Acted as office manager and archivist. Photographed university events. Acted as a major contributor for multiple portfolio shoots for the Kent State School of Fashion Design and Merchandising.
Altoona Mirror Altoona, Pa. Photojournalist Summer 2006	Still and video shooter Multiple image feature shooter Accurately prepared and captioned images.
CyBurr Webmaster Spring 2008	Designed an interactive website to connect with a campus audience. Worked with a creative group to provide a layout supplemental to the print version of The Burr. Updated content regularly.
Freelance Photographer Self-employed 2006 - present	Handle all promotion, production and finance. Website maintenance.
The Burr Magazine Photojournalist Fall 2006 - present	Cover shooter for the spring 2007 edition. View Story. Worked in a collaborative group with a writer and a designer to produce a cohesive layout.

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Photojournalism

Kent State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Kent, Ohio
Graduation - May 2008
GPA 3.94

HONORS/ACTIVITIES

• 2008 National Champion - U.S.A. Summer Biathlon
• Academic All-MAC Team Cross Country
• Kent Chapter of the NPPA - President
• Jargon, Alumni Magazine - Photo Editor
• John S. Knight Scholar 2007
• Chi Alpha Sigma, College Athletic Honor Society
• Commissioners Award Mid-American Conference
• Golden Key National Honor Society
• Kappa Tau Alpha– honorary award
• Kent State Dean’s List, 7 Semesters           
• Kent State President’s List, 4 Semesters
• Kent State Varsity Track/Cross Country Athlete
• Second Team All-MAC, Cross Country 2006
• Student Athlete Academic Achievement Award
• Student Athlete Advisor Committee member
• Who’s Who Among American College Students
• Laurels Chapter of Mortar Board - Webmaster

© Stephanie Blackstone 2008