Samantha Leatherwood
Arlington, Texas
email: [email protected]
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OBJECTIVE
I will achieve recognition, both privately and publicly, for my optimism, dedication and
personable traits, along with my art and advertising skills that will not only better myself
as a person, but will also advance the success of my, and my employer’s career.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) Degree, majoring in Photography
__________University of Texas at Arlington, 2005
Bachelor of Art (BA) Degree in Communication, majoring in Advertising with an Art minor
__________University of Texas at Arlington, 2006

EXHIBITIONS
Writing with Light, Dallas Public Library, Bradshaw Gallery, April 2006
__________Dallas, Texas: Won Best of Show
Senior Exhibition, Gallery West, University of Texas at Arlington, December 2005
__________Arlington, Texas
Image and Text, Dallas Public Library, Bradshaw Gallery, May 2005
__________Dallas, Texas
Staged Environments, Gallery West, University of Texas at Arlington, April 2004
__________Arlington, Texas
Salon Show, Gallery West, University of Texas at Arlington, September 2004
__________ Arlington, Texas

PUBLICATIONS
"Self Portrait," Won Editor's Choice, The International Library of Photography, 2007
"Latex", Endless Journeys, The International Library of Photography, 2005
"Untitled," Endless Journeys, The International Library of Photography, 2005
"Watching," Spirits in the Night, The International Library of Photography,2004
"Jordan," Forever in a Moment, The International Library of Photography, 2003

HONORS, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIPS
Best of Show, “Inner Light #3”, Writing with Light, Dallas Public Library, Dallas, Texas, April 2006
National Dean’s List, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006
Texas Grant Recipient, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006
National Honors Society, Olney High School, 1998-2000

WORK EXPERIENCE
Munson-Cox Portrait Design, Arlington, Texas, 2007-Present
__________Production and Sales Manager: Quality control, Organization, Customer Relations, Digital Editing, and Sales
Target, One-Hour Photo Specialist, Arlington, Texas, 2006-2007
__________Managerial Position: Faced-paced C-41 Film Development, Digital Editing, and Customer Relations
Freelance Portrait Photographer, 2003-Present
__________Photograph Weddings, Pets, Single and Family Portraits, Digital Editing upon request
Life Touch Portrait Studio, Arlington, Texas, 2003-2006
__________Portrait Photographer of All Age Groups, and Sales Associate
The Shorthorn, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, 2002
__________Outside Advertising Sales Representative

RELATED PAST EXPERIENCE
Web Designer, Olney Independent School District
_________ Olney, Texas, 2000
Editor, Cub Gazette, High School Newspaper, Olney High School
__________Olney, Texas 1999-2000
Editor, Stall-Street Journal, High School Newsletter, Olney High School
__________Olney, Texas 1999-2000
Media Officer for Student Council, Olney High School
__________Olney, Texas, 1998-2000

ORGANIZATIONS
Ad League of Texas in Arlington (ALTA), University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 2005-2006
Focus: The Photographic Fine Arts Association, UT at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, 2004-2006

SKILLS
Knowledgeable in both traditional and alternative printing processes, as well as C-prints in color
Fluent in imaging software including Adobe Photoshop CS2 and Adobe Illustrator CS2, on PC & Mac
Work with digital, 35mm, 120, & 4x5 negative film (color, black & white) and their respective cameras
Very Organized, Great at Multi-tasking, Team player, Dedicated, Friendly and Outgoing Personality

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