KIM MCSPADDEN
Hartford,CT
Summary
A New York Institute of Photography “Graduated” 2022. Who is looking to seek a photography position in the media fields: film, television, theater, magazines, newspaper, online media, advertising etc. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal Photographer, Photographer, Photographer, assistant
JC Penney Portraits
Farmington, CT.
10.2022 - Current
- Photo editing, customer service.
Art Teacher Assistant
Our House
Meriden, CT.
10.2021 - Current
- Assisting teachers in helping after school students with their artistic masterpieces
- Students learned creating drawings, paintings, collages etc
- And in addition, students gain experience in meditation before each lesson.
Seasonal Photographer
Cherry Hill
Farmington, CT.
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Greeting reservations and escorting to be photo with Santa Claus.
Photographer Assistant
G & B Photography
Enfield, CT.
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted in setting up lighting equipment, assisted in greeting students, faculty, and administration
Writer
Blasting
01.2015
- Writing and blogging selected articles from the mainstream for global online newspaper.
Columnist
- Beat of the Street, 2014
- Volunteer columnist submitted own poetries to the column called “Poetry Corner”
- A local newspaper that support communities.
Visiting Teacher Artist
- I created/launched “Minds of the Artist” visual arts program which collaborates with school’s curriculum in creative new ways, so students ensure the experience of professional arts such as: dance, visual, theater, and museum while learning with academics
Education
Certificate: Professional Photography - Photography
New York Institute of Photography
New York, NY11.2022
Certificate: Jewelry Design - Jewelry Designs
New York Institute of Art And Design
New York, NY07.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL05.1997
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism, Mass Communication, PR & Marketing
Ashford University (Online)
San Diego, CASome College (No Degree) - Communications, Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, ILSome College (No Degree) - FILM/TV/RADIO
Northwestern University
Evanston, ILSkills
- Creative:
- Exposure Software-Blow-Up, Eye Candy, Snap Art, Photoshop
- Promoter: Sales demonstrator, Talent ambassador
- Self-Publisher: Author, Blogger, Poet, Columnist
- Visual: Photography, Arts/Crafts, Drawing, Gardener, Fashion Designs, Crocheting, Knitting, Sewing, Interior Designs, Jewelry Design, Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpturing etc
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Digital Video
- Large Format Printing
- Image Editing
- Photo Shoots
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
- Decision Making
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Customer Service
- Adobe Illustrator
- Social Media
- Camera Setup
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Sales and Marketing
- Creative Lighting
- Digital Photography
- Commercial Photography
- Payment Processing
- Photography and Videography
- Workflow Management
- Inventory Management
- Digital Image Creation
- Flickr
Affiliations
- National Honor Society-Ashford University. 2014-Present. National
- Dean’s List/2005-2006 Black Women Caucus-Harold Washington City College of Chicago. 1998.
Accomplishments
- UniversalClass.com 360Training.com
- How to Draw 101-2021 Food Handler
- Poetry Writing 101-2021
- Interior Design 101-2019
- Photography 101: Beginner to Intermediate-2017
- Fashion 101: An Introduction-2015
- Introduction to Gardening-2013
- ADWARDS
- Hartford's Free Center awards $329,500 to 36 projects by artist of color
Interests
MEMBER/AFFILIATION
- National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Boston/New England Chapter- since 2009
- Connecticut Poetry Society/National Poetry Society- since 2010
COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER
- Televised Pledge Volunteer/Member: Connecticut Public Broadcast Network, Answering telephones and taking pledges to renew memberships, to support public television.
- Volunteer Gallery Attendant: Connecticut Historical Society, Greet and tour visitors/members, educating them about the exhibition and maintaining in kept institution clean and organized.
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Seasonal Photographer, Photographer, Photographer, assistant
JC Penney Portraits
10.2022 - Current
Photographer Assistant
G & B Photography
08.2022 - 09.2022
Seasonal Photographer
Cherry Hill
11.2021 - 12.2024
Art Teacher Assistant
Our House
10.2021 - Current
Writer
Blasting
01.2015
Columnist
Visiting Teacher Artist
Certificate: Professional Photography - Photography
New York Institute of Photography
Certificate: Jewelry Design - Jewelry Designs
New York Institute of Art And Design
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism, Mass Communication, PR & Marketing
Ashford University (Online)
Some College (No Degree) - Communications, Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Some College (No Degree) - FILM/TV/RADIO
Northwestern University