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Steven Marcotte

Photojournalist/retired
LaVerkin,UT

Summary

Responsible individual with strong work ethic and love for meeting people with diverse personalities.

Built newspaper from the ground up with over 2,000,000 unique visitors a year when publication sold

Likable Crossing Guard with exceptional knowledge of traffic monitoring and assessing road hazards.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Animal Control position.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

School Crossing Guard

La Verkin City
08.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by addressing unexpected situations or conflicts arising during daily duties effectively.
  • Assisted children in safely crossing streets, attentively assessing traffic conditions and potential hazards.
  • Assisted special needs students in navigating crosswalks, providing additional support as needed for their safety and mobility requirements.

Owner/Publisher

OsideNews
01.2013 - 03.2022
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Gathered news, photographs, video, conduct interviews, write stories for daily publication
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.

Photojournalist

North County Times
07.2001 - 08.2008
  • Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Developed long-term relationships with sources, enabling access to exclusive stories and fostering trust within the community
  • Received industry recognition through various photography awards, highlighting commitment to excellence in photojournalism.
  • Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
  • Traveled to many locations to capture breaking news photos.
  • Increased engagement on social media platforms by sharing thought-provoking images that resonated with followers and sparked conversation.
  • Served as a mentor to junior photographers on staff, providing guidance on technical skills and best practices in photojournalism ethics.
  • Captured compelling images by covering various events, including natural disasters, political rallies, and community gatherings.

Education

Associate of Arts - Photography

Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
05.2001 -

Skills

Multitasking

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Timeline

School Crossing Guard

La Verkin City
08.2023 - Current

Owner/Publisher

OsideNews
01.2013 - 03.2022

Photojournalist

North County Times
07.2001 - 08.2008

Associate of Arts - Photography

Palomar College
05.2001 -
Steven MarcottePhotojournalist/retired