Pasquale R Mingarelli
1011 Hickory Street
Omaha, NE 68108
(402) 932-6328


OBJECTIVE

My objective is to obtain a staff position that will utilize my talents and education as an accomplished photographer.  I have over 15 years of photographic experience working in a wide variety of environments involving journalism, portraits and other studio work, sports and travel.  My aspirations are to produce superior photographs for a quality employer and to continue to advance in the field of photography.  

EMPLOYMENT  

  2006-Present    Photography Instructor - Metro Community College       		      Omaha, NE
--	Teach and develop several different continuing adult education courses in which my skills as an instructor inspire my students.
--	Teach a variety of introductory and advanced classes, including classes on photojournalism and photographing national parks. 
--	My goal as an instructor is to help my students discover their full potential as photographers.

  2003–Present     Owner -  Wildheart Photography           		        Orlando, FL - Omaha, NE
--	Started my own business to produce stunning images of the natural world. Photos on display at multiple locations. Media clients include Wildlife Conservation, Creation Illustrated, Anchor Wallace Publishing, Nebraska Life, Decision, and Florida My Parks Calendar.
--	Used Final Cut Express to create a 37 minute long DVD that  interweaves music with nature and wildlife photography.
--	Excellent knowledge of Photoshop. Developed and maintain my own website: www.wildheartphotography.com.

  1992-2003         Photojournalist - Campus Crusade for Christ (CCC)                                Orlando, FL
--Served on an award-winning team of photographers working for Worldwide Challenge magazine; a 90,000 circulation bi-monthly glossy publication.
--	Arranged, scheduled and shot photojournalism assignments throughout the United States with additional assignments in Europe, Asia, Africa and Central America.
--	Shot studio and environmental portraiture for CCC leadership.

AWARDS 

2007                              Nature’s Best Photography Magazine’s Photo Contest Finalist
2002                              Best Photo Feature: Evangelical Press Association
2001                              Best use of Photography: Florida Magazine Association



EDUCATION

1987-1989                	 Bachelor of Arts - Photojournalism 
                                     	 Bowling Green State University     		          	Bowling Green, OH

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