Steven Broome, Assistant Director
Experience
Assistant Director - July 2005 to present
Office of University Communications & Marketing, University of West Georgia
Continue as chief photographer for the university with additional responsibilities related to electronic media and the Web. Supervise and support the Web Content Manager in efforts to implement institution-wide changes and updates to UWG’s Web presence. Design and maintain various Web sites within the Division of University Advancement. Serve on Web Redesign Committee.
University Photographer - November 1989 to June 2005
Office of University Communications & Marketing, University of West Georgia
Conceived, created and produced photographs and images that portray UWG in recruitment, fund-raising and public awareness publications and advertisements. Maintained an in-house studio for faculty/staff executive portraiture as well as other controlled lighting needs. Provided a variety of digital imaging services such as photography, retouching and printing. Maintained image archive and filing system. Offered administrative support for office network of Apple Macintosh computers and provide training for new student interns and assistants. Served on the Campus Change Committee.
Part-time Instructor in Photography - November 2000 to present
Department of Continuing Education • Georgia Highlands College
Teach beginning and intermediate community education course. Instruct students on the basics of photography, camera technique and composition, as well as shutter speed, aperture, lens and filter selection. Provide assignments to encourage the creativity of students.
Part-time Instructor in Photography - February 1995 to present
Department of Continuing Education • University of West Georgia
Teach a beginning 35mm community education course. Instruct students on the basics of photography, camera technique and composition, as well as shutter speed, aperture, lens and filter selection.
Lab Technician/Photographer - May 1989 to September 1989
Times-Georgian
Managed and maintained B&W and color darkroom using C-41 and EP-2 processes. Served as chief weekend photographer. Responsible for gathering feature photos for special sections.
Education
- M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling, 1993, West Georgia College, Carrollton, GA
- B.A. in Philosophy (minor in Art), 1989, West Georgia College, Carrollton, GA
Areas of Expertise
- Location photography, Studio photography, photojournalism, photographic lighting design, digital editing, Web design and HTML.
- Proficient on both Macintosh and PC computing platforms using the following software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe ImageReady, Adobe PageMaker, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Frontpage, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Javascript
Professional Training
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Complete Mac Seminars, Louisville, KY.
Mac OS X Support, Aug, 2002 -
Floyd College, Rome, GA
Javascript, Jul-Aug, 2001 -
West Central Technical College, Douglasville, GA.
Web Design Specialist, Feb-Mar, 2001 -
Taz Tally Seminars, Atlanta, GA.
Photoshop for Real Projects, Apr, 1998
Affiliations and Awards
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APEX Awards for Publication Excellence
2002 Award of Excellence in Photography - Member, Georgia Education Advancement Council
