Erika Spaulding
Lolo,MT
Summary
Photography-
Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture creative and memorable results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects of variety.
Veterinary medicine-
Knowledgeable small animal technician with 10years of experience and expertise in setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and handling wide range of instruments and equipment during procedures.
Skilled feline and canine dental technican offering a certificate in completion of radiology training. The ability to identify dental disease, interpret oral radiographs and lopcally and fully anesthetize, scale, clean and polish the oral cavity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wedding Photographer
Inspired By Montana LLC
Missoula, Montana
10.2015 - Current
- Prepared lights and flashes to be used with cameras.
- Directed wedding guests to pose for photographs.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Calculated quotes for clients.
- Processed captured photographs according to processing standards.
- Interviewed + Assessed clients needs to determine photography preferences and requirements.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
Lifestyle Photographer
Missoula Valley Lifestyle Magazine
Missoula, Montana
08.2018 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
- Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
- Produced album publicity photo sessions and custom online galleries for artists and clients.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
Surgical Technician -small Animal
Humane Society Of Western Montana
Missoula, Montana
04.2021 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
- Managed adjoining veterinary supply shop that sold medications, animal food and pet equipment.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Education
Nursing- in Progress - Nursing/ Medical
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT08.2024
Skills
- Wound Dressing
- Time Management
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Planning and Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Photo Shoots
- Attention to Detail
- Image Editing
- Digital Photography
- Post-surgical Monitoring
Certification
Radiology (small animal)
Analgesia and anesthesia training
Languages
ASL
Professional Working
Timeline
Surgical Technician -small Animal
Humane Society Of Western Montana
04.2021 - Current
Lifestyle Photographer
Missoula Valley Lifestyle Magazine
08.2018 - Current
Wedding Photographer
Inspired By Montana LLC
10.2015 - Current
Nursing- in Progress - Nursing/ Medical
The University of Montana