Education
2008
MFA Photography and Electronic Media / University of Illinois at Chicago
2005
BFA Photography, Film and Electronic Media / University of Illinois at Chicago
Experience
2013-present
McKinsey & Company
Freelance Photo Editor
Ensure accurate, consistent, and timely completion of high quality intermediate to advanced level photographs, effectively using industry standard software. Image color-correcting, cropping, sourcing, retouching, and maintain file size specification. Work closely with editors, clients and production team to ensure on-time release of files.
Other Clients: Leff Communications and Deloitte
2007 to present
Self Employed
Freelance Photographer and Consultant
Specializing in events, portraits, editorial photography and advanced photo retouching and manipulation.
Academic Appointments
2011–2013
Illinois Institute of Art–Schaumburg
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Digital Photography
2008–2011
Northwestern College, Chicago, Illinois
Adjunct Instructor, Applied Science Department
2007–08
University of Illinois at Chicago
Instructor of Record, Department of Photography
Solo Exhibitions
2009
A matter of two months and three spaces, Photo Four Gallery,South Suburban College, South Holland, IL
2005
In-between, 331/2 Gallery, Zhou B. Brother Center, Chicago, IL
In-between, A. Montgomery Ward Gallery, University of Illinois at Chicago
2003
Miscellaneous work, New Works Gallery, University of Illinois at Chicago
Group Exhibitions
2017
Collective Experiences, Chiang Mai Photo Festival, Chiang Mai Thailand
2016
Society for Photographic Education, Midwest Multi-Caucus Juried Show, St. Louis, Missouri
3rd edition Awakening Foundations literary magazine.
Forgive, Forget, or Fuck Off
2015
Extended Family, School of Art Collaboration with Local High schools, Night Gallery, Tempe, AZ
2014
Family Matter, Northlight Gallery, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
2010
Red, online exhibit, The Center for Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins, CO
Perspectives–The Blog, featured artist, Center for Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins, CO
2009
POKE: Artists and Online Social Media, FotoFest, Vine Street Gallery, Houston, TX
(re)load: New Media Art in Chicago, Antena Art Gallery, Chicago, IL
2008
International Exhibition of Fine Art Photography,
The Center of Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins, CO
Art Pilsen, Pilsen Open Studio, Chicago, IL
Women’s Caucus for Art, Midwest Regional Group Exhibition, ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
Viva L’ Arte, Fighting for the Right to be White, Florida Project, Cooperative Image Group, Lotus Keep Gallery, Chicago, IL
Form Fit, MFA Exhibition, The Great Space, University of Illinois at Chicago
MFA Thesis Exhibition, A matter of two months and three spaces, University of Illinois at Chicago
2007
Form Fit, MFA Exhibition, The Great Space, University of Illinois at Chicago
2006
UNO, Thoughts Running Wild, 33 Collective Gallery, Zhou B. Center, Chicago, IL
2005
Self-Portrait Exhibition 2005, Madre/Mujer, 33 Collective Gallery, Zhou B. Center, Chicago, IL
The Self-Portrait, Madre/Mujer, Zhou B. Center, The New Center for the Arts, 33 Collective Gallery, Chicago, IL
A Collective work exhibition, Transitional Identity, La Joya Building, Open Art Exhibit, Chicago, IL
New Works, In-between, New Works Gallery, University of Illinois at Chicago
Three Degrees of Separation, curated by Jin Lavitzky, Acme Art Works, Chicago, IL
New Works, Non-Native Speaker, Video, Chicago Filmmakers, Chicago, IL
2004
Statem(a)nt, Mujers/Hermanas, New Works Gallery, University of Illinois at Chicago
Color Collective Works, New Works Galley, University of Illinois at Chicago
2003
New Works, Con Quien Andamos, New Works Gallery, University of Illinois at Chicago
Publications
2010
Participating Spaces, Discoveries of the Meeting Place FotoFest
2008–2009 Inter-Biennial Exhibition catalogue
2009
Houston Modern Luxury
Fashion and Home Special Issue: September 2009, Network
2008
UIC MFA Thesis Exhibition Catalogue, 2006–08
essay by Anthony Elms
Awards
2007–08
Diversifying Higher Education Faculty In Illinois MFA Fellowship
2006–07
University of Illinois at Chicago, Abraham Lincoln MFA Fellowship
2006
CAPP Grant, Chicago division of cultural affairs
2005
University of Illinois at Chicago, School Faculty Prize for Photography
2003
Talent Tuition Scholarship Award, University of Illinois at Chicago
Other Professional Experience/Associations
Society of Photographic Education (SPE)
2015-Present
Co-Chair Multi-Cultural Caucus (SPE)
2014- Present
Mid-West Representative and Curator (SPE)
2014–2015
Multi-Caucus Exhibition Committee Member / New Orleans, LA
Lead, collaborative role aided in the planning and execution of the third annual multi-caucus exhibition during the national conference.
2013–present
McKinsey & Company, Freelance Photo Editor
2012–present
Active member of the Society for Photographic Education (SPE), Multicultural and Womens Caucus.
2011–present
Shoda Design, Freelance Photo Editor and Photographer
2009–10
Co-op Image, Video Instructor
2008–09
Northwestern Business College, Academic Advisor
2006-2012
Member of the Society for Photographic Education (SPE)
2004–06
Olympia College, Education Chair
Oversaw the education department and curriculum which aimed to empower young women’s lives and education.
2004–05
University of Illinois at Chicago
Cooperative Education–Independent Work Study
Photography lab maintenance.
2004
Sylvia Malagrino, Research Assistant
2003–05
New Works Gallery Group, Art Director and Curator
Student-run photography co-op group. Curated and organized group shows. Facilitated lectures by artists and curators.
2003–05
Chicago Women’s Health Center, Outreach Volunteer Educator, performed lectures to various age groups on women’s health, anatomy, and body image.
Certified as women’s health educator in 2003.
1999–2000
Puerto Rican Cultural Center, Volunteer Photography Instructor. Taught fundamentals of photography to high school students. Curriculum addressed intro to photography, aesthetics of photography, and applications.
Courses Taught
History of Photography
Fundamentals of Photography (analog)
Fundamentals of Digital Photography
Color Photography
Introduction to Studio Lighting
Advanced Studio Lighting
Digital Darkroom I
Digital Darkroom II
Advanced Image Manipulation
Business of Photography
Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe lightroom, Adobe Premier proficient