Jacob R Hand

1804 S. Kalanchoe Pl.

Broken Arrow, OK 74012

918.344.8229

jacobrhand@gmail.com

 

Objective

To attain the opportunity to work in an environment that will expose me to and prepare me for entering the field of photojournalism.

Education

08/2002 – Present  Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

§         Currently enrolled, full-time student

§         Studying MSCS (Management Science and Information Systems)

Work Experience

Photo Editor

05.2006 – Present  The Daily O’Collegian, Stillwater, OK

§          Select and edit photos for each day’s newspaper

§          Shoot spot-news assignments

§          Work with managing editors to create photo assignments

§          Manage staff photographers and assign photo assignments

Assistant Photo Editor

01.2006 – 05.2006  The Daily O’Collegian, Stillwater, OK

§          Perform responsibilities listed above 1-2 days a week

§          Be on-call to help with any other needs during the week

Staff Photographer

08.2005 – 01.2006  The Daily O’Collegian, Stillwater, OK

§          Shoot general assignments on and off campus 1 day a week

§          Be on-call to photograph any other assignments during the week

Lab Technician

10.2004 – Present  Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

§          Assist graduate students in performing experiments

Shift Leader

01.2001 – 10.2004  Smoothie King, Tulsa, OK

§          Supervise other employees / Provide customer service

§          Make drinks / Keep store clean

Skills

§         Storytelling through photography      
(online portfolio: http://www.jakehand.com)

§         Audio slideshow creation with Soundslides

§         Audio gathering and editing

§         Image editing with Adobe Photoshop

§         Website design and HTML scripting with Macromedia Dreamweaver

§         Experience using FTP

§         Java, Visual Basic, C++, and Unix programming

§         Database design   

§         Microsoft Office usage

References

§        Bill Bootz – Presentation Editor – The Oklahoman

§        Robb Montgomery – CEO – Visual Editors

§        Shannon Muchmore – Editor-in-Chief – The Daily O’Collegian