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Paul E. Nesmith Jr.

Harrisburg,PA

Summary

Recently retired person seeking part time employment. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer

Self-employeed
Camp Hill, PA
04.2005 - Current
  • Photograph sporting events, media events, graduations, and portraits.
  • Organize and store digital photographs, negatives, and prints in an orderly fashion.
  • Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
  • Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
  • Conduct interviews with subjects of a photoshoot to ensure comfort level during the session.
  • Review proofs with clients to determine which images should be printed or published.
  • Advise on appropriate poses, props, and backgrounds for each shot taken.
  • Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
  • Compose creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
  • Deliver quality products within deadlines established by clientele.

Machinist

Cumberland Tool and Die
Mechanicsburg, PA
09.1987 - 04.2023
  • Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
  • Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Read blueprints, skhes, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
  • Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
  • Aligned components for assembly according to blueprint specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers or dial indicators.
  • Measured, marked and scribed dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides for subsequent machining.
  • Used grinding equipment for finishing surfaces and sharpening cutting edges on machined parts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Red Land Senior High School
Lewisberry, PA
06-1978

Skills

  • Image Archiving
  • Shot Composition
  • Photo editing
  • Materials Management
  • Equipment Operation
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Equipment Preparation
  • Excellent workflow management
  • Social Media
  • Superb attention to detail

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Photographer

Self-employeed
04.2005 - Current

Machinist

Cumberland Tool and Die
09.1987 - 04.2023

High School Diploma -

Red Land Senior High School
Paul E. Nesmith Jr.