Professional Skills
Project management
Digital asset management
Content creation & management
Print & web design/production
Corporate branding
Commercial photography
Video production & editing
Tradeshow booth design
Color management
Project management
Digital asset management
Content creation & management
Print & web design/production
Corporate branding
Commercial photography
Video production & editing
Tradeshow booth design
Color management
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
QuarkXPress
Final Cut Pro
WordPress
Adaptive to changing work environments
Creative problem solving
Ability to motivate others
Team leader & team player
Multi-tasking & prioritization
Receptive to constructive critique
Excellent public speaking & presentation skills
Photographer (2018 to present) WebstaurantStore, Lititz, PA
Photograph all products sold on company wesbite, development of photographic standards, planning of all staged images including props, food, models
Photographer/Owner (2005 to present) Hartman Commercial Photography, Lancaster, PA
Exercised creative sensitivity and skill to plan the composition, lighting, and background for all assignments, Worked directly with clients to understand and help develop their vision, while maintaining brand and identity standards
Photographer (2014 to 2015) The Shadowlight Group, Leola, PA
Photographed advertising imagery for Frigidaire, Electrolux, Subzero, Lowe’s, Silverline, KitchenAid and in-house CGI projects
Adjunct Faculty (2006 to 2013) Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Lancaster, PA
Instructed typography, Photoshop, Lightroom, digital output and color management, and business practices
Visual Communications Instructor (2001 to 2011) Lancaster County Career & Technology Center, Brownstown, PA
Developed and piloted a new visual communications program used as a model throughout Pennsylvania, instructed graphic design, photography, printing, web design, videography, managed classroom of high-school students with various learning styles using different teaching methods in daily instruction
Art Director (1997 to 2001) Fly Magazine, Lancaster, PA
Updated brand and formatting of editorial content, created dynamic campaigns for all advertisers, increased readership through aggressive marketing
Art Director (1995 to 1997) Relapse Records, Lancaster, PA
Conceptualized and produced album art and promotional materials for international bands and musical artists, designed and produced all company promotional pieces
Graphic Artist (1993 to 1995) Lancaster Newspapers, Lancaster, PA
Designed and produced all classified section advertisements
Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts (1991-1993) York, PA • Associate, Graphic Design
Pennsylvania State University (2002-2008) State College, PA • Vocational Education Certificate
Pack Committee Chair Cub Scout Pack 286, Lampeter, PA
Assistant Scoutmaster Boy Scout Troop 56, Strasburg, PA