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Rebecca G. Simpson<br/>7900 Harbor Island Drive<br/>Miami, Florida 33141<br/>954-394-7420<br/>reb... and Forensic Photography Professional with a unique combination of well-developed photographic skills, known for technical abilities and a positive addition to any team. Excellent communication skills, proficient research and writing skills, and a broad knowledge of all areas of forensic photography with the ability to learn software and concepts quickly.<br/><br/>PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE<br/><br/>Free Lance Photographer January 2012 to Present<br/>Provide photographic expertise for clients as required for various occasions and events. Photography includes -family photographs, couple photographs, event photographs, environmental photographs and professional marketing photographs. <br/><br/>Barry University Art Department Photo Lab- Miami Shores, Florida January 2013 to December 2013<br/>Photo Lab Monitor<br/><br/>Responsibilit... included working with students of various degrees of knowledge and experience and assisting them with preparations of their assigned work using different types of software and equipment. Provided assistance to University Art Department staff as needed in preparation for their classes. <br/>Additional responsibilities included: <br/> End of the year inventory.<br/> Checking in equipment rented and used by students in photography program. <br/> In charge of opening and closing of all Art Department classrooms and studios during available student use hours. <br/> Assisted students with enlarging and printing of photographs.<br/> Assisted student with studio set up and break down of equipment.<br/> Performed the mixing of all photographic chemicals used for film development and printing.<br/> Maintained cleanliness of all photographic equipment in department.<br/><br/>EDUCATION... EXPERIENCE<br/><br/>Biomedical and Forensic Imaging Preceptorship/Internship Program- Miami, Florida <br/> January 2014 to May 2014<br/>Preceptorship/ Internship program is a five-month student internship at the Miami Dade Medical Examiner Department in Miami, Florida. Completed internship with a 4.0 grade point and able to provide excellent references as needed from the Medical Examiner staff. Responsibilities included photographing autopsies and completing work orders for six full time Forensic Pathologist, four fellow Pathologists, on staff Forensic Odontologists, and Miami Dade police. Completed Public Relations photography and staff portraits. <br/>Experience gained during the internship included the following techniques: photographed autopsies, photographed crime scenes, photographed mock crime scenes, photographed mock autopsies, photographed fingerprints, studio photography, high speed photography, environmental portraits, IRUV, crime scope, photomacrography, photomicrography, infrared, gross specimen, graphing from autopsy statistics and computer imaging of crime scenes with the use of Photoshop and Word. <br/>Internship allowed the creation of a professional portfolio, which includes the use of various types of techniques and media while working in the forensic photography department. <br/><br/>Miami Dade Medical Examiner Practicum- Miami, Florida July 2012<br/>A one-month student practicum in which acquired photographic skills were practiced along with mock autopsies, mock crime scenes, photographed slide film, developed film, and practiced alternate light source photography. Responsibilities included the completion of a workbook, which included the various techniques of photography. <br/><br/>Alpha Phi Sorority/ Barry University Chapter - Miami Shores, Florida January 2011 to January 2013<br/>Participated in Barry University sorority events, sorority marketing campaigns and leadership conferences. <br/>Volunteered within the community in order to fulfill and build the core beliefs of Barry University. <br/> Ronald McDonald house charities of South Florida. <br/> ING Marathon event crew. <br/><br/>EDUCATION <br/>Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida <br/>Bachelor of Arts: Photography; Specialization in Biomedical/Forensics, June 2014<br/><br/>CERTIFICATES<br/... of Training FDIAI Basic Evaluation and Comparison of Latent Prints Workshop<br/>Completed 40-hour workshop, Miami, Florida October 2013<br/><br/>ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY QUALIFICATIONS<br/> Shooting Formats 35mm, 4x5(black and white, color negatives and slides)<br/> Digital, Pinhole, High Speed and View Camera Photography<br/> Print Spotting (black and white)<br/> Toning and Hand Coloring, Solaral<br/> Black and White Processing and Printing (R.C., Fiber Paper, and Kodalith)<br/> Studio Lighting, Night Photography, and On Camera Flash<br/> 2D design<br/> Matting and hanging <br/> Adobe Photoshop, Light room<br/> Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint <br/><br/>PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS<br/> What Oft Was Thought Academic Journal, Volume 12, 2013 to 2014 <br/> Slide Jam Exhibition, March 2013<br/> Student Art Exhibition, October 2013<br/> Senior Exhibition, December 2013- February 2014