résumé

education

  
08/2008 - present Missouri School of Journalism, Columbia, Missouri, USA
MA Photojournalism, expected graduation in 05/2010
09/2007 - 08/2008 University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Hannover, Germany
Non-degree seeking student Photojournalism
09/2002 - 08/2007 University of Applied Sciences, Munich, Germany
Diploma, Photo Design, 08/2007, GPA 1.9 (according to German grading system from 1.0 [best] – 4.0 [lowest])

relevant experience

  
05/2009 - 08/2009 Staff photographer Valley News, West Lebanon, N.H.
www.vnews.com
01/2009 - 05/2009 Staff photographer Columbia Missourian, Columbia, Mo.
www.columbiamissourian.com
Since 10/2006 IMAGO 1:1 (Instant life-size self portrait camera)
www.camera-imago.com
  • Research of lighting, exposure and developing techniques
  • Conception, photography, editing and exhibition of own projects
  • Representation and operation of camera for customers
  • Dissembling, moving and assembling camera
2005 - 2008 Journeys to Bangladesh, India and Zimbabwe
  • Diploma project in India 06/2006 - 07/2006:
    Caught between two Genders - India’s Hijras
    Grade received: 1.0 (German grading system from 1.0 [best] – 4.0 [lowest])
02/2004 - 07/2004 Internship at DRIK photo agency, Dhaka, Bangladesh
www.drik.net

grants and awards

  
2008/2009 Fulbright Scholarship MA Photojournalism at Missouri School of Journalism, Columbia, Mo.
09/2008 Tuition Scholarship for 60th Missouri Photo Workshop

skills

  
Languages Bilingual in German and English, Bengali (advanced), Italian (basic), French (basic)
Computer Skills All Windows and Mac OS, Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, Lightroom, Soundbooth, Premiere, Final Cut, CaptureOne, Photo Mechanic, Audacity, Soundslides; Terminal maintenance and network administration skills

references
David Rees, Associate Professor, Chair Photojournalism, Missouri School of Journalism. University of Missouri, 106 Lee Hills Hall, Columbia, MO 65211-1200. Office Phone: (573) 882-3635. Email: reesd@missouri.edu
Rita Reed, Associate Professor, Photojournalism, Missouri School of Journalism. University of Missouri, 107 Lee Hills Hall, Columbia, MO 65211-1200. Office Phone: (573) 882-3746. Email: reedri@missouri.edu
Geoff Hansen, Photo Editor, Valley News, 24 Interchange Dr., West Lebanon, N.H., 03847. Office Phone: (603) 727- 3247. Email: ghansen@vnews.com
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