Daniel Elliot Uress
Current Address:   Permanent Address:
900 East 7th Street Box 311   200 Capri Court
Bloomington, IN 47405

 

 Greenville, SC 29609
812-334-1942

dan@danuress.com

 812-345-3845
CAREER OBJECTIVE

Staff Photographer. Seeking a position with the photography team to assist with assignments during the summer. Skills to be utilized include knowledge and experience with Nikon D1 series digital cameras, Adobe imaging applications, and the Quark Xpress design program. Skills obtained from positions on college newspapers will speed assimilation into the existing workforce. Future goals include obtaining position of full time photographer and traveling to events outside of Greenville.
 

EDUCATION
Indiana University, Kelley School of Business Bloomington, Indiana, BS in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, May 2004, GPA 3.3/4.0
  • Transferred to Indiana University after freshman year at DePaul University in Chicago.
  • Maintaining perfect class attendance record for duration of college career. 
DePaul University Chicago, Illinois, Business Management, Information Systems, June 2001, GPA 3.925/4.0
  • Represented DePaul University at the Associated Collegiate Press convention in Washington D.C.
  • Cited by multiple professors for extreme quality of work and dedication to class and assignments.
 
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
  • Business Owner and CEO, Computer Tutor Inc - (1996-2003) Formed an Illinois Sub-Chapter S Corporation. 
  • Webmaster, danuress.com - (2001-2003) Created website for purposes of Internet photo delivery.
  • Staff Photographer, Indiana Daily Student - (2001-2003) Recognized multiple times for ability to quickly adapt.
  • Dean's List, Indiana University - (2002-2003) Achieved Dean's List status for Fall Semester
  • Dean's List, DePaul University - (2000-2001) Achieved Dean's List status for 3 of 3 trimesters.
  • 3rd Place, 2003 Photo Excellecnce Caterogory - Associated Coligiate Press. 3rd in a nation competition.
  • 2nd Place, HSPA Photo of the Year competition. 2nd Place in state-wide competition.
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    EXPERIENCE
    Indiana Daily Student Bloomington, In 8/01 - Current 
    Staff Photographer Primary photographer for men's basketball, football, and soccer events. Primary photographer for women's basketball, soccer, and softball events. Secondary photographer for news, arts, and feature assignments. Created and implemented internet photo delivery system to reduce time until acquisition of photo assignments. Trained staff members on uses and functionality of Nikon D1 series cameras. Assisted photo editors with use of Adobe Photoshop 6.0 and included filters. Performed photo color correction procedures to enhance production quality. Recognized for ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and needs.
     
    The DePaulia Chicago, Il 8/00 - 6/01 
    Production Manager Assisted section editors with page design, technical issues, and staff management. Ensured appearance clarity as Quality Assurance Supervisor . Monitored staff progress to guarantee deadline compliance. Principal Sports Photographer for all university athletic teams and intramural organizations. Supported other photographers with news and arts assignments.
     
    Computer Tutor Inc Long Grove, Il 8/96 - Current 
    President  On-site computer consultant for residential and corporate customers who were in need of assistance at their location. Gained certification in Microsoft Windows 3.x, 95, 98, MS-DOS, and hardware installation.  Provided web site development services and remote telephone technical support to customers at all hours. Custom built computers to customer specifications to meet their specific wants and needs. Currently generating $12,000 to $15,000 annually.
     
    REFERENCES

    Available upon request.