Who is Schwiggles?
Schwiggles a.k.a. Chris Schwer
About
From his youth, Chris has been surrounded and inspired by visual arts and the outdoors. These influences compelled Chris to create his own unique secondary education. While attending Ohio University he created and graduated with a Bachelors of Specialized Studies, concentrating in the areas of photography, creative advertising and adventure recreation. These studies in combination with his work experiences have given Chris a diverse skill set distinguishing him as creative professional able to work in a variety of outlets including photography, digital design and illustration.
Resume
(Click here for a PDF of my resume.)
Objective
To gain exposure and experience as a creative professional working in the visual communications field. Chris is currently taking requests for assignments and jobs. Please contact him regarding availability.
Education
Ohio University / Athens, OH / June 2007
• Bachelors of Specialized Studies / Cum Laude / GPA 3.524 / 4.0
• Areas of Concentration: Photography, Creative Advertising and Adventure Recreation
Anna High School / Anna, OH / May 2003
• Academic Curriculum / GPA 3.4 / 4.0
Experience
River Expeditions / Fayetteville, WV
Videographer / September 2008 - November 2008
• Documented, edited, produced and sold videos of Gauley River trips to rafting customers.
Buffalo Joe’s / Buena Vista, CO
Whitewater Rafting Guide / June 2008 - August 2008
• Facilitated rafting trips on the various sections of the Arkansas River, including Numbers, Narrows and Brown’s Canyon.
Sidney Daily News / Sidney, OH
Photojournalism Internship / January 2008 - June 2008
• Assumed full-time staff photographer position. Estimated circulation 12,750.
• Daily assignments included features, spot news, sports, photo stories and online media.
• Utilized digital workflow processes and assisted in page design.
Wilderness Voyageurs / Ohiopyle, PA
Adventure Guide / April 2005 - Present
• Managed various activities acting as a liaison between clients and vendors.
• Facilitated whitewater rafting trips on the Cheat, Casselman and Youghiogheny Rivers.
• Instructed kayaking, climbing and mountain biking sessions.
Adventure Photographer Internship / June - August 2006
• Photographed and sold images to customers partaking in various outdoor activities.
The Post / Athens, OH
Freelance Photographer / September 2006 - June 2007
• Photographed local events, athletics and special interest stories.
• Participated in weekly meetings with editors, writers, designers and photographers.
• Utilized digital workflow processes and assisted in page design.
Ohio University, Outdoor Pursuits / Athens, OH
Supervisor / Recreation Assistant / January 2006 - June 2007
• Assisted and instructed patrons at the climbing wall facility (safety patrol, belaying, sales and logistics).
• Trained facilitator for both low and high ropes courses.
Trip Leader
• Planned, organized, marketed and led various adventure trips.
• Trips included rafting on the New, Gauley and Cheat Rivers.
Kayak Instructor
• Taught the basic principles of kayaking including equipment, strokes and rescue techniques.
Skills and Certifications
Computer
• Mac and Windows Operating Systems, Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver & Bridge), QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office
Camera
• Canon & Nikon Digital / Film, Hasselblad, Mimiya, Medium & Large Format
Darkroom
• Black & White Film / Print Processing, Color Printing
Wilderness First Responder / Wilderness Medical Associates / Valid through December 2009
• Basic Life Support Skills including CPR (Adult, Child, Infant and 2-person) • AED
• Oxygen Administration • Anaphylaxis Workshop |
