Rory W. Moore
Hays
Summary
Detail-oriented and organized professional committed to excellence, thriving in fast-paced environments with a proven ability to deliver high-quality results under pressure. Known for meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving, consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional standards. Highly motivated Content Creator with a track record of developing engaging content, adept at managing multiple projects and fostering collaborative relationships within diverse teams. Enthusiastic team player eager to leverage skills and contribute to organizational success through innovative solutions and effective communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Photographer
FHSU University Communications
01.2025 - Current
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Wrote articles that represented the campus community.
Photographer
Tiger Media Network at Fort Hays State University
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for shooting and editing photographs, writing cut lines. Writing articles about campus events. 20+ hours per week
Staff Photo Editor
The Et Cetera at Dallas College at Eastfield
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for shooting and editing photographs, management of volunteer photographers, writing cut lines and descriptions for photo galleries. Traveled with championship sports teams to photograph and write articles for college website. Wrote articles about various topics on and off campus. Contributed op-ed on why Autism should not be considered a disability. Published article on Autism Awareness Resource Fair. 20+ hours per week
Volunteer Photographer
The Et Cetera at Dallas College at Eastfield
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Responsible for shooting and editing photographs, writing cut lines. 12+ hours per week
Education
Associates of Arts - Photography
Dallas College At Eastfield
Mesquite12.2023
Associate of Science -
Dallas Academy
Dallas05-2018
Skills
- Photo editing
- Digital photography
- Sports photography
- Event photography
- Website management
- Photojournalism
- Retouching and color correction
- Article writing
- Digital video
- Adobe photoshop
- Digital camera use
- Video editing
- Video content creation
- Adobe Lightroom Classic
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
Timeline
Student Photographer
FHSU University Communications
01.2025 - Current
Photographer
Tiger Media Network at Fort Hays State University
01.2024 - Current
Staff Photo Editor
The Et Cetera at Dallas College at Eastfield
01.2022 - 01.2023
Volunteer Photographer
The Et Cetera at Dallas College at Eastfield
01.2018 - 01.2021
Associates of Arts - Photography
Dallas College At Eastfield
Associate of Science -
Dallas Academy
ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS
2024 Texas Intercollegiate Press Association - Awards for Journalism Excellence, First place awards: Photojournalist of the Year, Sports Action Photo, Sports Feature Photo, Feature Photo, Sports Game Story, Second Place Awards: Photo Story, Environmental Portrait, Sports Game Story,, Third Place Awards: Sports Action Photo, General News Photo, Honorable Mentions: Breaking News Photo, Photo Story, 2023 Texas Intercollegiate Press Association - Awards for Journalism Excellence, First place awards: Sports Feature Photo, Environmental Portrait, Sports Action Photo, Feature Photo, Breaking News Photo, Second place awards: Photojournalist of the Year, Live Competition Feature Photography, Photo Story, Photo Illustration, Sports Action Photo, 2023 Texas Community College Journalism Association, First place awards: Environmental Portrait, Second place awards: Column Writing - Opinion Piece, Third place awards: Picture Page, Panel or Photo Slideshow, Sports News Writing, Dominant Photo, Sports Photo, 2023 Pinnacle College Media Awards, First place awards: Best Sports Feature Photo, Best Sports News Photo, Honorable Mention: Environmental Portrait
2025 Society of Professional Journalists Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards, Finalist: Arts/Graphics/ Multimedia, Sports Photography, Regional Political Reporting