Scott J. Teske 9557 West San Juan Circle, Unit 208 Littleton, CO 80128 Email: sjt@sjtdesigns.com Cell: 732.310.0559 Portfolio: www.sjtphotos.com Online Resume: www.sjtdesigns.com/resume.pdf Experience SJT Designs Digital Imaging Specialist / Freelance Photographer, January 2005 - Present Own and operate freelance design and photography business. Have seconded/assisted for major photography firms in the NY/NJ metro area working for Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, and high-end weddings. Other projects range from weddings and sporting events to model and product shoots. National Promotions Associates, Inc. Photography Manager, January 2009 - March 2010 Managed staff photographers for Proof Of Performance photos for National advertising agency. Coordinated with Trafficking and Operations management teams for all photography needs of company. Digital Asset Management - key-worded, tagged, managed 25000+ images annually. Other responsibilities included IT/Computer purchasing, setup and administration of servers, printers, computers and phone systems. Many other General Office Management duties. Apple Inc., Short Hills, NJ Creative, July 2008 - December 2008 Specialized in teaching a variety of software applications offered on the Apple Operating System. Demonstrated a range of teaching skills from patience with new computer users, to assisting Òseasoned professionalsÓ with their issues and topics. Assisted the Genius Bar in trouble-shooting a variety of software issues. Specialist, March 2008 - July 2008 Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the entire line of Apple products on a daily basis. Ensured a personalized one-on-one shopping experience for the customer. Photo Assignment, Rhodes, Greece Sports Photographer, Bermuda Island Games Association, July 1st - 8th, 2007 On location Sports Photography for Bermuda athletes competing in the Natwest Island Games. Photographed athletes competing in various sports events: Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cycling, Indoor Volleyball, Mountain Biking, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, and Track & Field. Daily uploads of photos made available for newspaper and other media in Bermuda to report progress of athletes. Photo Assignment, Bermuda Sports Photographer, Bermuda Volleyball Association, May 2nd - 7th, 2007 On location Sports Photography for the 1st Annual Bermuda Open Volleyball tournament hosted by the Bermuda women's national volleyball team. Assigned to document the entire three day tournament. Final presentation included a slide show at the player's social party, and posted image galleries to website. IDEAL Jacobs, Inc., Maplewood, NJ Graphic Designer, Pre-Press Department, October 2003 - March 2007 Daily multitasking of highly detail oriented projects from concept to completion. Taking customers instructions and CAD files to create precision labels with the use of Adobe Illustrator for a variety of companiesÕ applications ranging from scientific to personal. Creative freedoms involve Layout and Design of books and posters occasionally. Additional responsibilities include Accounts Receivable transactions such as the creation of invoices and receipt of payments from customers. Summit Area YMCA, Summit, NJ Rock Wall Supervisor, January 2003 - November 2003 Managerial duties include evaluating, training and scheduling staff, maintenance of facilities and equipment, and teaching YMCA members basic climbing techniques. Member Services Staff, July 1999 - July 2002 Worked as Front Desk staff to meet and greet members as they checked in. Gave tours of facility, and answered questions about programs offered throughout the YMCA. Also had other various clerical and secretarial responsibilities. Reed Business Information, Pre-Press/Scanning, Morris Plains, NJ Digital Imaging Specialist, March 1999- August 2002 Daily use of various scanning software programs and Adobe Photoshop for retouching photographs for print and web output for all monthly publications. Thorough knowledge of Pre-Press and Digital Imaging techniques. Expedited inter-departmental communications to facilitate scheduling and prioritizing of deadlines for press film and digital scanning output. In charge of training staff on necessary equipment and software. New World Computers Direct, Advertising Department, Edison NJ Webmaster/Designer, September 1998 - January 1999 In charge of redesigning and administering NWCDÕs online catalog. Created navigational look and feel throughout entire site. Administration of Cold Fusion Web Development applications. Impact Communications, Inc., Graphics Department Morristown, NJ Intern, July 1998 - August 1998 Assisted Art Director in collaborative effort with the design and implementation of various marketing and promotional materials. Design and layout of various projects for Fortune 500 companies. Created PowerPoint presentations for various companies. Rutgers University, Office of Sports Information, Piscataway, NJ Intern, Spring 1997 Project manager in charge of layout and design of media guide for WomenÕs Track & Field team. Education B.A. Visual Arts - Graphic Design, May 1998 Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ Miscellaneous Allegro Volleyball Coach; Rutgers Varsity Track & Field, Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, G.A.V. and GEVA Volleyball. Volunteered for many other charitable organizations and community services. Computer Background Platforms: Mac, PC (all Windows versions), Amiga, Unix Equipment: ProE (autoCAD) workstation, Agfa, Scitex, and Hiedelberg scanners, PantherPro and OYO Image setters (for film output), IRIS and other printers. Software: ProE 2000, Apogee, PageFlow, Photoshop, InDesign, ImageReady, Illustrator, Quark Xpress, StudioMX-Dreamweaver, Flash, Freehand, Fireworks, Cold Fusion Studio, Bryce, and various web design tools. MS Office- Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and many other various programs. HTML, javascript.