Amy Stoshak is a fine art photographer and mixed media artist located near Philadelphia, PA. She received her BFA in photography with an Art History minor from Temple University's Tyler School of Art in May 2015. Amy works with surrealism and expressionism to convey dark and absurd psychological narratives. 

CV

Areas of Interest and Skills

Creative Skills: Creative problem solving, well-organized, high attention to detail, self-motivated, self-disciplined, and fast learner with the ability to meet deadlines. Efficient in multitasking and working in and out of the studio or workplace.

Communication Skills: Excellent customer service skills, highly proficient in verbal and written communication, and the ability to work independently or within a group setting.

Photography and Production Skills: Includes, but not limited to digital/analog photography, commercial, digital scanning, digital post-production, and fine-art work. Practices provide good versatility and the ability to work comfortably in editing.

A desire to learn and master new skills and ideas while benefitting myself and my employment is of great importance.

Education

2012- 2015 Temple University: Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; BFA in Photography, Minor in Art History

2011-2012 Camden County College, Cherry Hill, New Jersey

2008-2010 Chaffey College, Rancho Cucamonga, California

2005            McMurry University, Abilene, Texas

2004            Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas

Exhibitions/Group Shows

2015            Senior Thesis Exhibition, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA

2015            Tyler Annual Student Show, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA

2012            Foundations Annual Exhibition, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA

2010            kilnopening.org, American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA), Pomona, CA

2009            Simplexity, Wignall Museum, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

2008            Chaffey College Winter Exhibition, Wignall Museum, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Professional Experience

2015-2016     Studio Assistant, Martha Madigan; Philadelphia, PA

2015-2016     Appraisal Assistant, Jeffrey Fuller Fine Art, Ltd.; Philadelphia, PA

2015-2016     Photography Assistant, Halkin Mason Architectural Photography; Philadelphia, PA

2015               Photography Assistant Intern, Halkin Mason Architectural Photography; Philadelphia, PA

2015               Programs & Communications Intern, Arts & Business Council of Philadelphia; Philadelphia, PA

2010-2013     Sales Associate/Merchandiser, A.C. Moore; Mt. Laurel, NJ

2007-2008     Shop Help, Kari Barba’s Outer Limits; Orange, CA

2004-2006     Medical Office Specialist III, Hendrick Health Systems; Abilene, TX

2000-2004     Sales Associate/Custom Framer/Supervisor, Michaels Arts & Crafts; Moorestown, NJ/Abilene, TX

Awards and Honors

2015            Lester and Violet Hecht Memorial Award for Outstanding Performance in Photography, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

2015            Dean's List, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

2012-2015  Temple University Scholarship, Philadelphia, PA

2009            Student Invitational Honors Course, Chaffey College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

2005            Art student of the year based on a 4.0 GPA, McMurry University, Abilene, TX

2005            President’s List, McMurry University, Abilene, TX

2005            McMurry University Grant, McMurry University, Abilene, TX

2004            Dean’s List, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX

2004            Star Grant, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX

Exhibition Announcements & Publicity

Leung, Wendy, “Chaffey’s Student Invitational Read for Public,” Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, May 1, 2009. City News 4.

“Simplexity: Student Invitational” Chaffey College, School of Visual, Performing, & Communication Arts. Simplicity Student Invitational Catalog, 2009.

“Wignall Reception Tonight,” RC Now, April 29, 2009. http://www.insidesocal.com/rcnow/2009/04/the-opening-reception-to-simpl.html

Special Skills

Digital Editing: Adobe Creative Suite with a proficiency in Photoshop, Lightroom, and some Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere knowledge; cataloging and file management

Processing: 72 wpm; Mac Pages, Keynote, and some Numbers; Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and some Excel

Business: Marketing, price integrity, and inventory; internet navigation and research abilities; art handling; and data entry

Photography: Digital, analog, large- and medium-format cameras, studio lighting; copy stand; and alternative photographic processes