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Matthew Barrett Preis
Age: 33

917-862-4513



Special Skills and Interests

Writing, photography, mass communications (advertising, marketing, PR), design and concepts. Computer experience includes Quark, PhotoShop, Image-Ready, Illustrator, Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Filemaker Pro, In-Design, Pagemill, Acrobat, Word, Excel, Power Point, PageMaker, Multi-ad Creator, Lotus 1-2-3, Quiken 2000, HTML, Storyspace (Hypertext), and WWW. Very experienced in dealing with the public and with a wide range of personalities. I am extremely visually oriented. A great sense of humor allows me to find fun in almost anything.

Education

May 1998 Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota
BA: English
Minor: Photography/Mass Communications
Activities: Extensive travel, Study abroad program @ Oxford University, Publishing, Photojournalism, Journalism, Radio Broadcasting and Promotions.


RECENT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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Most of my recent work has been improving and expanding my pet service business. The business has allowed me time to work on various personal projects, some of which appear within this website.

 
Oct. 2001 - Present
Personal Business Management, Independent Publishing, Photography, Writing, Editing, and Design
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° Own and operate a successful Pet Service
° Write, Design, and Publish an independent magazine IS•SUE
° Freelance Work: Photography, Writing, Graphic and Web Design

 

Nov. 1998 - Present
Freelance Photo Assisting, Photography, Writing,
Editing, and Design
(please see Contacts/References/Freelance Work)

° Photo essays of Wisconsin and Minnesota State Parks for The Winona Post
° Various Articles (Travel, Nature, Music, Essay)
° Freelance Work: Photography, Photo Assisting, Writing, Graphic and Web Design
 
Jan. 1999 - June. 2000
North American Outdoor Group
12301 Whitewater Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Attn: Dan Kennedy
(612)988-7261
Book Development Assistant
Job Duties Include: Editing, proofreading, picture editing, typesetting, page layout and correction, invoicing/billing, color correction, pre-press, and administrative office duties.


Sept. 1995- Aug. 1998
Winona Post Newspaper
64 E. 2nd
Winona, MN 55987
Attn: Matt Niemeyer
(507)452-1262

Head Photographer
Job Duties Include: Photography, developing negatives and prints, copy writing, photo ideas and concepts, photo editing, working under tight deadlines, ad design, and maintaining a large involvement with the public.