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I am a highly motivated self confessed techno-geek. While rooted in traditional analog photography, I have embraced the new technologies in photography. I am just as comfortable under the dark cloth of a large-format view camera, as I am with a digital camera. I can produce award winning photographs within the darkroom, or from a digital-desktop. With 40 years of photography as a both hobby, and over 30 in the professional arena I have always produced the highest quality output.
I have worked within various Government photo units, including the Forensic Photo Section of the RCMP, as well as various professional labs. I can easily converse with a police forensic photographer as I can with a wedding sports or commercial photographer. I am considered a peer within the local photo industry, with many pros still consulting with me on specific issues.
I am self-taught in the digital media, I have been a Photoshop user since 1995 (version 2.5) I found the transition fairly seamless due to my long experience in labs.
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∙ Almost 40 years of professional photographic experience
∙ Studio, location and commercial photography
∙ Lighting equipment set-up, prop arrangement and test, medium, digital and large-format equipment test
∙ HTML authoring, WWW page design, Internet consulting, Graphic design and digital imaging
∙ PC hardware and software installation and maintenance
∙ 35mm, medium, digital and large-format camera equipment
∙ Studio strobe and quartz-halogen lighting equipment
∙ Fuji, Copal and Noritsu minilabs, Hope, Kreonite and Colenta print processors
∙ Corel WordPerfect, CorelDRAW, Corel Photo-Paint
∙ Adobe Photoshop 2.5 to CS2, Dreamweaver 4 Ultradev and Dreamweaver CS3 HTML editors
∙ Epson photo Inkjet printers
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Natural Resources, Canada 2012- present
Publications and Publicity Service, Ottawa, Ontario
∙ Process monitoring and Quality Control to provide photographic evidence to the highest possible standard
∙ Lighting set-up, prop arrangement, camera set-up and testing
∙ Image data recovery from deleted or corrupted memory cards.
∙ Professional large scale 30” wide Epson ink-jet prints.
∙ Black & White and C-41 film processing and equipment monitoring
∙ Mixing of required chemistry
∙ Photographing maps, graphs and charts to create slides for research scientists
∙ Repair and maintenance of lab equipment
∙ Studio photography of scientific specimens and equipment
∙ Studio portrait and passport photography of department employees
∙ Location photography of meetings, functions and departmental events.
Galaxy Camera FotoSource 2004 to 2009
Ottawa, Ontario
∙ Maintained a high sales volume in a high powered sales environment exceeding my sales targets.
∙ Image data recovery from deleted or corrupted memory cards.
∙ Professional large scale 30” wide Epson ink-jet prints.
∙ Counter sales of Digital dSLR cameras and Professional lenses, scanners and printers.
∙ Prepared quotes for Government, Commercial and Industrial clients
Management duties
∙ Key-holder opening and closing and training of sales floor staff
∙ Daily cash reports, reconciliation of
cash
∙ Repair management,
estimates to return
∙ Redesign and update of store website http://www.galaxycamera.com
∙ In shop IT support
Camera Exchange II 1997 to 2004
Ottawa, Ontario
∙ Designed and implemented WWW site and online colour catalogue,
∙ Digital photography, Designed in store advertising graphics
∙ Studio assistant in The Little Studio, the store's rental studio facility
∙ Responsible for graphics design, HTML coding, image scanning and site maintenance
∙ Sales of used photo equipment in store and on-line, FY 2002 web sales exceeded $100,000.00
Above and Beyond Technology 1999 to 2000
Victoria, BC
Internet and Web Consultation - Tele-commuted
∙ Research and consulted for this West-Coast Internet company
∙ Prototyped various websites for a diverse range of clients
∙ Strategic planning on various Internet projects
Shoestring Publishing Ltd. 1994 to 1999
Victoria, BC
Project Director Digital Visions product
∙ overall content choices and quality assurance for a series of image libraries and screen saver products
∙ responsibilities related to composition, photographer liaison and market analysis.
∙ through 100,000's of photographs and correspond remotely with photographers in several globally
∙ Working from existing photographic libraries, and in the commission of specific image needs
∙ This product spanned 20 content titles marketed in 61 countries by our partner MCA/Universal Pictures
NewForce Communications. 1996-99
Ottawa, Ontario
∙ Designed and implemented WWW sites and online colour catalogue for various clients
∙ Responsible for graphics design, HTML coding, image scanning, content management and site maintenance
∙ Support desk service for our dial-up, co-located, and web hosting clients
∙ During this period I was on the team that ramped up client based by over 700%
∙ Provided logistical support to The Ottawa Police Internet Crime Section by providing clean IP numbers and proxy servers
Silkwear Lingerie. 1997-99
Ottawa, Ontario
∙ Designed and implemented WWW site and online colour catalogue for both the wholesale and retail brands
∙ Research design of a "turnkey" e-Commerce using the Miva Cart solution
∙ Responsible for graphics design, HTML coding, image scanning and site maintenance
∙ Sites located at www.silkwear.com and www.magnolia-designs.com
Custom Colour Connection 1995 - 1996
Ottawa, Ontario
∙ Proofing and custom colour enlarging
∙ Quality control and maintenance of lab equipment
∙ Repair and servicing of lab equipment
∙ Customer service. Counter sales
∙ Key holder. Daily cash reconciliation
Nepean Police Service 1993
Ottawa, Ontario
∙ Required an R.C.M.P Top Secret Clearance as I had access to the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) network
∙ The data entry of Police Occurrence Reports into the in-house computer system
∙ Editing these reports down to a short synopsis
∙ Understanding of basic police procedures and terminology to effectively complete this task
∙ Reports included crimes, traffic accidents, sudden deaths and recovered property reports
The Camera Exchange. 1991
Ottawa, Ontario
∙ Retail sales of new and used photographic equipment
∙ Testing and evaluation of used photographic equipment
∙ Handled daily spreadsheets, consignment contracts and various administrative functions
∙ Consignment contracts and purchase agreements
∙ Various administrative functions
Sherwood Photographers 1978 to 1991
Ottawa, Ontario
∙ Consulted and brain stormed with chief photographer
∙ Assisted with studio and location assignments
∙ Lighting set-up, prop arrangement, camera set-up and test
∙ Problem solving and creative solutions
∙ Copy and restoration photography
∙ Created Optical art graphics slides
∙ Custom lab work B&W and colour prints up to 30" x 40"
∙ Mounting, canvas mounting, laminating, framing of photographs
∙ Quality control and maintenance of lab equipment
∙ Attendance at exhibits and industry events
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Energy, Mines & Resources, Canada 1982
Earth Physics Sector Ottawa, Ontario
∙ Process monitoring and Quality Control to provide photographic evidence to the highest possible standard
∙ Lighting set-up, prop arrangement, camera set-up and testing
∙ Black & White and C-41 film processing and equipment monitoring
∙ Mixing of required chemistry
∙ Photographing maps, graphs and charts to create slides for research scientists
∙ Repair and maintenance of lab equipment
Campbell Reproductions 1980 to 1981
Ottawa, Ontario
∙ Process monitoring and Quality Control to provide photographic services to the highest possible standard
∙ Custom Printing both continuous tone and high contrast materials to exacting engineering specs
∙ Operation and multi-tasking of vacuum easels, point-light source enlargers, microfilm cameras and related processors.
∙ Used a full range of litho, line copy, PMT, diazo, photo paper, Chromaflex and other specialized photo-sensitive materials
∙ Daily control and maintenance of lab equipment
Royal Canadian Mounted Police 1978 to 1979
HQ Division Ottawa, Ontario
Forensic Photography Services, Identification Section -
Photographer Technician (P.Tech 1) Term contract
∙ Required an R.C.M.P Top Secret Clearance as was handling evidence on a daily basis
∙ Ensured that the photographic negatives and prints in my control maintained their custody of evidence
∙ Process monitoring and Quality Control to provide photographic evidence to the highest possible standard
∙ Black & White and C-41 film processing and equipment monitoring
∙ Operation and preventative maintenance of Kodak dual-strand CP-2 paper processor and Versamat processor
∙ Mixing of large quantities of C-41, CP-2 and other chemistry in 200 litre batches.
∙ Daily control and maintenance of lab equipment
∙ Police field photography if required
Photographic Stores Limited 1976 to 1978
Ottawa, Ontario
∙ Sales of new photographic equipment, including cameras, and lenses
∙ Photo finishing clerk duties including taking processing orders and logging orders
∙ Camera repair clerk duties including logging repairs
∙ Customer service and photo consultation to inform and educate our customers
Life Member: Camera Club of Ottawa, 1970 to present