John Alma Smith Resume

John A Smith 418 S 1300 E Salt Lake City, UT 84102 [email protected] 801 554 6464 Education University of Utah, BA, History Graduated: Summer, 2017 Cumulative GPA: 3.1

Westminster College, MA, Teaching Anticipated Graduation: May 2019 Cumulative GPA: 3.5

Educational Experience Murray High School, August 2018-Current Student Teaching (US History II, Photo Digital I) o Created and successfully executed engaging lesson plans for 2nd semester of US History (1900-1950). o Fully Utilized Canvas and implemented data tracking for differentiation and student goal achievement. o Created a production-based curriculum from scratch based on the UEN standards for Digital Photo. o Successfully initiated a collaboration with teachers and administration to improve the classroom studio space for student use. East High School, Jan-June 2016 Long Term Substitute (US History II, AP US History) o Selected by teacher to execute their lesson plans while they were on maternity leave. o Organized and conducted after school reviews for AP US history test Relevant Work Experience Salt Lake Photo Co, 2009-current Principal Photographer o Principal photographer, collaborating with as many as 4 photographers. o Professionally engage a variety of clientele to fulfil their specific needs, from large events to single item. o Oversee and manage in-house scheduling, work orders, billing, culling and final production printing. o In over 10 years of work, have never had a breach of contract. o Continually reinvesting the current technology, both in software and hardware Crowchild and Moosejaw Marketing, December 2013-August 2015 Technology and Production Specialist o Worked with project managers to produce pre-product launch promotional material, including photo and video content. o Implemented graphic design as logos, banners, promotional flyers, advertisements, signage, clothing, stickers et al. overseeing their production. o Successfully executed an extreme variety of tasks involving hardware and software management. o Principal product photographer for a variety of companies represented by Moosejaw, from wrist watches to armored cars. Apple, Inc, November 2008-November 2013 Specialist, Personal Trainer o Instructed in group workshops as well as private tutorials that focused on video production, photo culling, organizing and retouching. o Continually stayed up-to-date on all photo and video software by routinely completing trainings and tutorials. o Installed large scale visuals, including vinyl and acrylic applications. o Performed a variety of sales, building and maintaining positive relationships with clientele. Related Experience Substitute Teacher: Worked for 2 years consistently substitute teaching in the SLC SD. Community Youth Leader: Work with youth in an at-risk area of downtown Salt Lake. Responsibilities range from facilitating week long expeditions to coaching life skills. BSA Camp Counselor: Lead groups of up to 30 people, navigating through the Teton Wilderness.