Jessica R Occhipinti


Education

              Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA
              BFA candidate 2011, concentration in photography

              Landmark Preparatory School, Beverly Farms, MA
              graduated,    2007


Employment

              Beverly Hospital(ER, SSI, Maternity), Beverly, MA
              Access Services Representative   2007-present
              insurance verification, patient referrals, knowledge of
              safety procedures/drills, knowledge of HIPPA laws
             

              Lexi Photography, Merrimac, MA
              Photographer’s assistant/intern   2009-present
              assist in shoots/weddings, editing, album design,
              advertising, and blog posts
             

              Danversport Yacht Club, Danvers, MA
              Hostess and cashier    2005-2007
              oversight of wait staff and seating, customer care
              and  management of food take out


Awards/ Scholarships

              Photographers Forum Magazine, Santa Barbara, CA
              Honorable Mention, Spring Issue    2009
              work showcased in “Best of College Photography Annual 2009”
      

              Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA      
              Academic Achievement Award (scholarship)    2007 -present

              Beverly High School Award,Beverly, MA
              Beverly High School Award (scholarship)    2007-present
           

              Landmark Preparatory Program, Beverly Farms, MA
              Preparatory Day Student Award    2007


Skills/ Expertise

              Adobe Photoshop (CS4), Adobe Bridge, Adobe Lightroom II
       
             digital photography, working with ICC profiles and archival printing

              Black and white traditional film and paper processing with archival silver gelatin printing

              studio lighting

              album design and layouts


Memberships

              American Society of Media Photographers    2010

              The Center for Fine Art Photography    2010