Patrick F. Cagney
P.O. Box 55032
Norfolk, VA 23505
A Digital Imaging Specialist/Photographer position where excellent skills in studio photography, digital imaging, image management, problem solving and creative thinking can enhance company visibility and profits.
15 years of photographic and digital imaging experience. Expertise in successfully managing all aspects of a commercial imaging center and photographic studio.
á Expertise in studio product photography, digital imaging, lighting, large format view cameras. Noritzu photo package printers, custom color and black and white printing and digital output.
á Extensive experience in Adobe PhotoShop, Linotype Hell scanners, MGI film recorders, Macintosh and Windows OS and Microsoft Office.
á Working knowledge of Indesign, Quark Xpress, Illustrator, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, and HTML.
á Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
á Former adjunct professor of photography at local community college.
á Managed team responsible for photographing and inventorying the 30,000 objects in the collection of The Chrysler Museum of Art.
á Successfully implemented collection management system managing close to 30,000 digital images.
á Presided over the photography departments at Chrysler Museums transition from a analog film based work flow to a purely digital
á Owner of small photography business specializing in event and location photography.
á Completed training for Certification as Internet Web Master and Site Designer, as well as advanced HTML training.
á Directed team responsible for designing, building and implementing website for Eastman Chemical Co. Photographic Services Intranet site. Increasing the access to and visibility of the department.
á Implemented process for insourcing work to the Photographic Studio, which resulted in increase in profits of $ 42,000 for the first 10 months of 1999
á Developed a process for providing 18,000 digital photographs of employees to be used in a company-wide electronic database accessed through the companies Intranet. Resulted in enhanced security and better internal communication.
á Directed the training of student interns for the Photographic Studio, increasing their productivity and skill level.
á Revitalized photography program at a local community college, resulting in an increased enrollment in the program by 300%.
á Received Awards of Merit from Professional Photographers of America and Society for Technical Communication International Technical Art competition.
á Created direct mail advertising campaign to promote the Studio to outside industries and agencies. Increased the number of jobs by 25% in the first year.
á Devised an electronic bookkeeping process to track cost and profit margins on labor and materials. Resulted in more accurate budgeting and timely billing.
Chrysler
Museum of Art
Museum Photographer 2004-Present
Patrick Cagney Photography
Owner,
Photography Business 2001-
Present
Multilink,
Inc., Virginia Beach, VA
Support Technician 2003-
2004
The
Greeneville Sun, Greeneville, TN
Photojournalist/ Digital Imaging Specialist 2000-2001
Eastman
Chemical Company, Kingsport, TN
Studio Photographer/ Digital Imaging Specialist 1995 – 1999
Virginia
Highlands Community College, Abingdon, VA
Adjunct Professor of Photography 1997 – 1999
Wells
Kingsport Camera, Kingsport, TN
Photographic Assistant 1994 –1995
Virginia Intermont College, BS Photography 1990 – 1994
Frederick Military Academy, College prep studies 1981 – 1982
Norfolk Catholic High School 1978 – 1981