CCurriculum Vitae

Amy Stoddard Luke

23 Dowers Way, Delmar, New York 12054 (518)-330-4407
amysluke@gmail.com

Education
B.A. in Philosophy
• Providence College, Providence, RI September 2011-May 2015
• Philosophy Major, Photography Minor
• Cum Laude; Member of Phi Sigma Tau, International Honor Society in Philosophy; Dean’s List
Washington Semester Program
• American University, Washington, D.C. Fall 2013, Spring 2014
• Fall 2013: International Environment and Development- Seminar, Research Course, Internship, Field Practicum in Costa Rica
• Spring 2014: Journalism and Photojournalism- Journalism Seminar, Journalism Writing Course, Internship, Bioethics Course
Professional Experience
Editorial Photography Intern, Gulfstream Communications January 2016-May 2016
• Photographed studio, portrait, in-house, event, and location shoots; had photos published monthly in Charleston Magazine, Charleston Weddings Magazine, House Calls Magazine, and Grand Strand Magazine; edited and converted images and prepared layouts for publishing; researched stories for image needs; maintained server and photo archives; requested photos
Photography/Archive Intern, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) September 2015-December 2015
• Photographed and filmed all museum performing arts and gallery events, managed digital assets and archives (photo and video), photographed exhibits and merchandise, created video content for website using Final Cut Pro X, gave educational tours to local students and members of the public, had photos featured on local billboard
Senior ‘Veritas’ Yearbook Editor, Providence College September 2014-July 2015
• Managed all aspects of photography, editing, organization, design, archiving, and publishing logistics of class yearbook
Student Photographer, Providence College, RI and American University, DC Fall 2011-Spring 2015
• Photographed campus events and lectures for use in brochures and website for Office of Creative Services
Assistant Editorial Board Member, Stance: An International Undergraduate Philosophy Journal October 2014-January 2015
• Evaluated and edited thirty-five 1500-3500 word philosophy essays for publication decision-making purposes
Community-Based Intern, Global Sustainable Aid Project, Pokuase, Ghana May 2014-June 2014
• Selected to work with five other students and physics professor on various community development, hygiene, and sanitation projects in the village of Pokuase, near the capital city of Accra
• Responsible for photo-documenting trip; photos used in Providence College marketing publications
Intern, International League of Conservation Photographers, Washington, D.C.
September 2013-May 2014
• Photographed organization events, created promotional videos for website, assisted in managing image archives, edited website content, assisted in event planning, edited articles for partner National Geographic Proof blog, edited monthly newsletters, edited annual report, conducted grant research, updated social media outlets
Program Associate Intern, Clean and Healthy New York, Albany NY May 2013-August 2013
• Managed content and design layout of new website, wrote press releases and end of legislative session report, lobbied for Child Safe Products Act at New York State capitol building, edited photos and created posters for marketing purposes, canvassed door-to-door, updated social media outlets
Awards
• Photograph “Angels Among Us” selected by Providence College for parent New Year card December 2015
• Photographs chosen for “A Night in Black & White” Alumni Event in Boston, MA April 2012, 2013, and 2015 -2015: Photograph earned second place in judged competition 2013: Three photographs selected by professional photographer, one photo earned third place in judged competition
Publications
The Alembic, Providence College International Literary Magazine Spring 2014
• Three black and white film photographs chosen: “A Calm Dark,” “Try to Remember,” and “In a Dream”
TeenInk National Literary Magazine January 2011
• One photograph featured: “Ponder”
Service Experience
Event Volunteer, DC Foto Week Launch Party at National Geographic Headquarters, Washington, D.C. October 2013
• Assisted in set-up, greeted guests at the door, directed guests to correct points of interest; attended a training workshop with National Geographic Senior Photo Editor Elizabeth Krist
President, Providence College Photography Club, Providence, RI May 2014-May 2015
• Created successful Facebook page “Humans of Providence College,” organized and led training workshops and museum field trips
Skills
• Adobe Bridge/InDesign/Lightroom/Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X, PhotoShelter, WordPress, iMovie, darkroom processes