Kate Tomlinson

kate@katetomlinson.com

Who I Am

Tech-savvy freelance photographer with strong interest in emerging technologies and participatory media.

Education

Ithaca College, Park School of Communications, 2002-2006

B.S. in Cinema and Photography, concentration in still photography. Minor in Anthropology.

Experience

Photographer, Finger Lakes Community Newspapers, Spring 2007

• Photograph high school sporting events in Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas.

• Edit and email photos to supervisor.

Teacher, Drop-In Children's Center, October 2003- April 2007

• Care for children aged eight weeks through six years at non-profit daycare center in Ithaca, NY.

• Produce all photographs used by the center and teachers. Maintain digital files and produce hard copies on demand.

• Create promotional materials for the center..

• .Perform essential office functions including answering phones, redirecting calls, faxing, copying, receiving payments, and distributing bills.

Intern, Kids with Cameras, Summer 2005

• Lead large scale press clipping archiving project for Zana Briski, Oscar-winning director of Born Into Brothels..

• Provide additional support for staff members as needed.

Photographer, Kodak Event Imaging Solutions, May-August 2004

• Photograph guests at The Great Escape theme park in Lake George, NY.

• Retouch and crop photos as necessary.

• Sell photos to guests and provide general customer service.

Additional Skills

• Fluent with Windows and Mac OSX platforms.

• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.

• Fluent in French and conversational in Spanish and American Sign Language.

• CPR certification.

Extra Curricular Activities

• Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Cranium

• Crossword puzzles and other word games

• Babysitting

• Knitting and Sewing

• Reading

• Singing