Carissa Da Silva
Student
University Park,PA
Summary
Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops. Exceptional skill working with both Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Production Assistant
Melanie Fiander| Fiander Fotos
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Set up lighting, prepared sweeps and organized area for photography sessions.
- Handled cameras operating at several thousand frames per second.
- Supported photography shoots by helping with equipment setup.
- Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
Assistant Accountant
Sea Venture Overseas Shipping
Bermuda
01.2021 - Current
- Used QuickBooks to input Invoices into the system
- Reconciled company accounts for cash, bank transfers and cheque
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
Editor and Lead Photographer
Yearbook Club
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Photographed high-quality images for the yearbook
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Attended school events as photographer .
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography | Advertising
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 08.2020 - Current
College Credit - Advertising | Photography
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA 06.2019 - 07.2019
Skills
DSLR camera use
Canon 5D Mark IV proficient
Digital Photography
Fluent in Adobe Lightroom
Fluent in Adobe Photoshop
Image manipulation
Creative Vision
QuickBooks proficiency
Invoicing and collections
Month-end reports
Certification
Photoshop Training Certificate- LinkedIn Learning
Timeline
Excel Training Certificate- LinkedIn Learning
01-2022
Photoshop Training Certificate- LinkedIn Learning
10-2021
Assistant Accountant
Sea Venture Overseas Shipping
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Photography | Advertising
The Pennsylvania State University
08.2020 - Current
Editor and Lead Photographer
Yearbook Club
08.2019 - 05.2020
College Credit - Advertising | Photography
Savannah College of Art And Design
06.2019 - 07.2019
Production Assistant
Melanie Fiander| Fiander Fotos
06.2016 - 06.2019