Ambrosia Washington
Spring Hill,TN
Summary
I am an education focused individual who has worked over 10 years in higher education as instructor and manager and is currently finishing a degree focused on educational leadership with an interest in developing effective educational instruction training for new educators in any specialization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Professional Photographer
Self-employed
01.2012 - Current
- Arranged client meetings and planning sessions.
- Provided portrait services for families and students as well as landscape photographs for purchase.
- Organized records and photographs in a clear to find system.
- Applied necessary adjustments to scheduling and the finished products as needed.
- Captured captivating images for marketing campaigns, boosting brand visibility and engagement.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Optimized studio lighting setups to achieve desired visual effects for diverse photoshoots.
- Mastered various photography techniques, consistently producing visually stunning images.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality photographs for various events and projects.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, resulting in tailored photography services.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Developed customized photography packages to cater to diverse client needs and budgets.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Implemented efficient file management systems, enabling quick access to archived photographs for clients when needed.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
- Shot photographs in controlled lab, field, and remote environments.
- Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.
Program Assistant- SSS- Teacher Prep
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Advised students for academic success.
- Managed day to day operations for a Title IV federally funded grant program.
- Assisted students from underserved backgrounds with the tests required to become educators.
- Managed program supplies and created supply orders.
- Created documents for procedure.
- Created curriculum for the students in the areas relevant to the required tests.
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Provided administrative support to department leadership, streamlining daily operations through efficient task prioritization and delegation skills.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date program databases, ensuring easy access to critical information for decision-making.
- Developed comprehensive resource materials for program participants.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
- Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.
- Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.
Graduate Teaching Professional
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Created and enacted curriculum over photographic and technological techniques as well as the history of photography.
- Maintained records of student grades and participation.
- Taught photographic principles student with diverse backgrounds.
- Maintained classroom equipment and fixed issue with equipment.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consequences, ensuring a focused learning atmosphere.
- Assessed student progress with regular formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth.
- Promoted critical thinking skills in students by designing real-world problem-solving activities within the curriculum.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Program Office Assistant-SOAR
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed day to day operations for a Title V federally funded grant program.
- Assisted students from underserved backgrounds with tools needed for academic success.
- Managed program supplies and created supply orders.
- Created documents for procedure.
- Title V-SOAR
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing and organizational systems.
- Supported program managers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to deadlines.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
- Edited documents to keep company materials free of grammar errors.
Education
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TXMFA - Photography
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX12.2017
BA - English
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX2013
Skills
- Curriculum and Instruction Design
- Public Relations
- Grant Writing
- Data Analysis
- Higher Education Leadership
- Digital Marketing
- Database Management
- Graphic Design
Awards
1st Place, President’s Council Art Show | 2014, 2nd Place, President’s Council Art Show | 2016, TAMUCC SAMC Excellence in Photography | 2016
Affiliations
- American Association of University Women (AAUW)
- Texas Photographic Society
Publications
- Washington, A. S. (2018). Locked Within. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.
- Washington, Ambrosia. (2023). Locked Within. HCA Journal of Medicine.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
AWARDS, EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS
- Exhibitions:
- Locked Within | Individual Show, 2017
- The Spirit and the Sea | Multimedia Collaboration, 2017
- With Honors | Group Show, 2017
- La Merienda | Group Show, 2015-2017
- Not Left Behind | Individual Show, 2016
- President’s Council Art Show | Group Show, 2014, 2016
- Merger Oso Bay Biennial Art Museum of South Texas | Group Show, 2014
Technologies
Argos, Banner, Blackboard, TRIO Blumen, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Industries
Higher Education, Fine Art, Marketing, Design, Research
Timeline
Program Assistant- SSS- Teacher Prep
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
08.2017 - 12.2018
Graduate Teaching Professional
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
01.2015 - 01.2017
Program Office Assistant-SOAR
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
01.2013 - 01.2015
Freelance Professional Photographer
Self-employed
01.2012 - Current
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
MFA - Photography
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
BA - English
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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