WORK EXPERIENCE
Making the Moment, Wedding Photography Studio
July 2020 – Present
Lighting Director position
Carry photography and lighting equipment (lenses, batteries, light stands, flash units and other tools)
Operate, direct and move lighting to the benefit of the wedding photographer
EDUCATION
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
Bachelor’s of Fine Art, Photography
Graduated May 2021, Cumulative GPA: 3.933
Marion L. Steele High School
Amherst, Ohio
Graduated 2017
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
The Mysterious Disappearance of Walt Thompson – Freefall Studios, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio – April-May 2021 Honors Project Exhibition (The Richard Hansen Kidnappings) – Projects Gallery, Folk Hall, Akron, Ohio – October 2020
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Folk Photo Association Exhibition – Projects Gallery, Folk Hall, Akron, Ohio – January 2020
Folk Photo Association Exhibition – Upper Atrium, Folk Hall, Akron, Ohio – March 2019
83rd Annual Juried Student Exhibition – Emily Davis Gallery, Folk Hall, Akron, Ohio – February 2019
Scholastic Art Show – Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery, Lorain County Community College, Elyria, Ohio – January 2017
Educational Service Center of Lorain County Art Show – Elyria Public Library, Elyria, Ohio – October – November 2016
Scholastic Art Show – Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery, Lorain County Community College, Elyria, Ohio – January 2015
Scholastic Art Show – Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery, Lorain County Community College, Elyria, Ohio – January 2014
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Summa Cum Laude (University of Akron, 2021) Honors College (University of Akron, 2017 – 2021)
President’s List (University of Akron, 2019, 2020)
Dean’s List (University of Akron, 2017, 2018)
Honor Diploma (Marion L. Steele High School, May 2017)
President’s Award for Educational Excellence (Marion L. Steele High School, May 2017)
Fourth Year Academic Award (Marion L. Steele High School, May 2017)
National Honors Society (Marion L. Steele High School, 2017)
Scholastic Silver Key (January 2017), 4 earned
Scholastic Silver Key (January 2015), 1 earned
Scholastic Silver Key (January 2014), 1 earned
SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
Akron Guarantee Scholarship, University of Akron 2020-21, $9000
Akron Honors Scholarship, University of Akron, 2020-21, $500
Akron Guarantee Scholarship, University of Akron 2019-20, $8000
Akron Honors Scholarship, University of Akron, 2019-20, $500
Akron Guarantee Scholarship, University of Akron 2018-19, $7,000
Akron Honors Scholarship, University of Akron, 2018-19, $500
Akron Guarantee Scholarship, University of Akron 2017-18, $5,500
Akron Honors Scholarship, University of Akron, 2017-18, $500
Hart Scholarship, Steele High School 2016, $200
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Steele Leo Club
Helped with the Soup Supper to benefit the Backpack program (January 2017)
Rang the Salvation Army Bell (December 2016)
Handed out candy in the Homecoming Parade (October 2016)
Parking lot attendant for Dancing on Main Street (August 2016)
Participated in Amherst Pride Day (April 2016)
Helped to fill and hide eggs for the annual Maude Neiding Easter Egg hunt (April 2016)
Participated in Bowling For Sight tournament (March 2016)
Rang the Salvation Army bell (December 2015)
Handed out candy in the Miracle on Main Street Parade (December 2015)
Made blankets for veterans (November 2015)
Handed out candy in the Homecoming Parade (October 2015)
Amherst Historical Society
By My Lantern’s Light volunteer (October 2016)
St. Joseph Church
Vacation Bible School assistant (July 2014)
Helped assemble home blessing kits (April 2014)
Marion L. Steele Theatre Company
Sets Crew (December 2013-May 2014)
Sarah Lacey Photography 