SHANNON LUSTIG, M.A.

(631) 418-5155~harlsy05@aol.com

ADVISING AND MENTORING CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TIME MANAGEMENT PLANNING TEAM BUILDI NG SCHEDULING TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISING COMMUNITY ART CLIENT RELA OM MANAGEMENT DOCUMENT CREATION ACCOUNT MANGEMENT MEETING AGENDA CONCEPTION ART S RGANIZATION QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY High energy, extremely motivated, team player with excellent communication skill s, at all levels with over 7 years of experience in an office setting, as well a s 4 years of teaching experience. Honest, dependable, creative, a self-starter w ith impeccable organizational skills, outstanding attention to detail and very s trong administrative capabilities. Born leader who is willing to go the distance to impress. Extremely computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel , Power Point, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Bridge, Lightroom and Premier. Photograph y skills range from Large format, Medium Format and Traditional darkroom develop ing to Digital Photography. TEACHING EXPERIENCE PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL, Medford, NY 9/07-6/11 TEACHER Classes taught: Photography 1 and 2, Graphic Design and Advanced Graphic Design, Crafts, Studio 1 and 2 and Life Skills. Prepared appropriate lesson plans focus ing on design elements and principles. Developed a collaborative lesson for the Graphic Design and Photography classes. Curate and advised the National Art Hono r Society. Advised the Photography club. Guided students in their portfolio deve lopments. Prepared students for annual art shows, which have received honorable mention every year. Organized fundraisers with the National Art Honor Society, w hich raised four separate $500.00 scholarships for members with exceptional tale nt. Organized several field trips to New York City Museums. Attended several Sk illPath Seminars regarding PhotoShop CS5 advances. RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/EAGLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Medford/Patchogue 9/09-1/10 TEACHER Prepared and Implemented multi-cultural projects to teach awareness of art and c ultural history. Fostered a sense of responsibility and pride in students throug h structure and routine. Established classroom management rules. Displayed stude nt artwork in the school and in the school art show. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHY, Huntington, NY 03/00-Present PHOTOGRAPHER Composing and developing images for a wide range of genres such as, weddings, ad vertising, parties and newborn photography. Portfolio images captured for models , stylists and professional dancers. Editing and manipulating images in PhotoSho p and Lightroom. Directing subjects within the image to attain the most visually pleasing placement. Developing interesting lighting arrangements. Creatively us ing photography skills to obtain a unique image. HEATHER WALSH PHOTOGRAPHY, Port Washington, NY 5/02-Present ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHER Organizing lighting concepts. Arrange subjects in the composition. Setting up th e backdrop, light stands, flash umbrellas and fill lights. Speaking with the cli ents to develop a desired look for the shot. Styling and guiding the subject. Ch anging the lenses for the preferred effect. Captured test shots. Editing photogr

aphs. Placing orders and delivering the images to the client. Placing follow up calls to the client. RELS TITLE AGENCY, Garden City, NY 5/05 -1/07 CLOSING DESK MANAGER Prepared closers with appropriate documents needed. Scheduled closings. Reviewed policies to arrange for closing. Resolved policy issues. Typed policy correctio ns for closers. Received documents to file with the county after the closing. Sp oke with Bank, Seller and Purchasing attorneys to obtain closing dates. Assigned ap propriate closers to closing policies. EAGLE ABSTRACT CORP., Huntington Station, NY 03/01-04/05 CLOSING DESK MANAGER Gathered necessary documents and typed title policies. Got the necessary clearan ce for policies to close. Worked with several national underwriter corporations. Scheduled closings. Worked with the county to get permits and judgements settle d. Made policy corrections. EDUCATION MASTERS DEGREE IN ART EDUCATION Queens College, Flushing, NY BACHELORS DEGREE IN PHOTOGRAPHY C.W. Post, Long Island University, Old Brookville, NY ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN PHOTOGRAPHY Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY