Resume

Omar Otero
Fine Art Photographer / Photography &  Visual Arts Teacher

. Bachelor of Fine Arts – Photography and Digital Imaging
. An experienced photographer – in commercial, fashion, and events
. Photography Instructor at Ringling School of Art and Design
. Award winner – in various aspects of photography
. An established team player – on small and large projects in high
pressure, tight  deadline environments
. Deeply committed to the history and education of photography

Areas of Expertise

. Digital Photography
. Technical and Natural Lighting
. Interpersonal Relations and Communication Skills
. Illustration
. Teaching class and individual lessons in Photography and Illustration

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Photography, Ringling College of Art and Design
May 1999
Area Specialty: Digital Photography
Awards:
. Best of Ringling 1997: Best Black and White
. Best of Ringling 1998: Best Color
. Best of Ringling 1999: Best Fine Art Photo
. Scholastic Art 1999
. National Geographic Finalist 2001
. AVA video award: Siemens SBT 2008

Employment

Salary

Faculty, Photography Instructor
Digital Photography, Color, Black and White Printing, Adobe Light Room
Ringling School of Art and Design: Sarasota, Fl. 2011- present

Visual Arts Instructor
IQ Village: Orlando, Fl. 2011- present

Owner, Photographer
Omarr Photography: Winter Springs, FL. 2005-present

Digital Photography Instructor
The Knowledge Shop: Casselberry, FL. 2006, 2007, 2008

Photographer, Graphic Artist
Sterling Fine Art Photography: Maitland, FL. 2003, 2004, 2005

Stage Hand/ Stage Manager
Cinema World Studios: Brooklyn, NY. 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Freelance

Photographer
Encore Photo: Sarasota, FL. 1999, 2000, 2001

Photographer, Graphic Artist
Walters Photography: Orlando, FL. 2003, 2004

Freelance Photographer and Digital Artist
Imagination Unlimited: Orlando, FL. 2005 - Present

M and E Photo and Graphics: Lake Mary, FL. 2004, 2006

Other

. Master of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Light Room
. Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
. Fluent in Spanish
. Proficient in both Mac and P.C.
. Member:
     Professional Photographers of America
     Professional Photographer Guild of Mid-Florida
. Volunteer Work:
    American Cancer Society, Orlando, Fl.
    City Arts Factory, Orlando, Fl.

References Given Upon Request