Thomas Peterson
Portland, OR 97206


Objective
To acquire a responsible and challenging position in the digital imaging industry.
 
Experience

Vaya Creative, Portland, OR
Freelance Retoucher
  Apparel/Vehicle retouching and Historical restoration work.

NOV. '13 - On Going

Studio 3 Inc.,
Portland, OR
Seattle, WA
Digital Artist
  Provided digital color corrections in preparation for CMYK printing or WEB use.
  Assembled photomontages to capture difficult scenarios.
  Implemented and maintained multiple image databases.
  Assisted with development of marketing materials.


JAN. '11 - JULY '13
DEC. '99 - JAN. '11

Corbis, Bellevue, WA
Senior Image Processor
  Performed color corrections and retouching of digital images.
  Streamlined work flow routines for handling time sensitive projects.
  Operated Heidelberg drum and flatbed scanners.
  Willingness to help out other departments as needed.

SEPT. '98 - NOV. '99

Superior Technical, Kirkland, WA
Contract work for Boeing
Computer / Photo Technician
  Increased quality and efficiency of digital images by revising scanning procedures.
  Organized and maintained a digital photo library using Extensis Portfolio software.
  Archived images to CD storage.
  Responsible for training coworkers on MACs and PCs.
  Assisted with the maintenance of department computers.
  Evaluated and tested new equipment.

SEPT. '97 - JULY '98

ArtSource, Bellevue, WA
Contract work for Microsoft
Scitex Operator and Production Artist

  Conducted testing on beta software for multiple programs.
  Established effective procedures for automated scanning.
  Provided retouching/color correcting to digitized images.
  Considered as "highly knowledgeable" by supervisors and coworkers.

NOV. '95 - AUG.  '97
Cameras West, Tukwila, WA
Digital Imaging Specialist

  Performed restorations on aged or damaged photographs.
  Assisted customers with merchandise purchases.
  Executed digital scanning and printing for customers.
  Ability to work on multiple projects.
AUG. '95 - NOV. '95
Qualex Photo Finishing, Kent, WA
Paper Processing Lead

  Promoted to lead position after one year.
  Responsibilities included production control and training.
  Reduced overtime by 58% through efficient scheduling.
JUNE '93 - JULY '95
Perfect Image Photography, Renton, WA
Assistant Wedding Photographer

  Responsibilities included equipment and scene preparation.
  Served as secondary on-site photographer.
SEPT. '93 - SEPT. '94
Education
Green River Community College, Auburn, WA
  Multimedia Design Certificate Program
JAN. '93 - APRIL '95
Kentridge High School, Kent, WA
  Yearbook staff photographer for two years.
SEPT. '89 - JUNE '92


Skills

Photography
Digital Imaging
Scanning/Color Correcting
Desktop Publishing
WEB / HTML
Photo Retouching

Applications

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe llustrator
Microsoft Office

Equipment

Scitex Smart 730+ Scanner
ScanMate 11000 Drum Scanner
Kodak XLS 8600 Dye-Sub Printer
LeafScan 45 Scanner
Mac And PC Platforms


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