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- 1. CHRIS SCIACCA 420 ST.JOHNS ST. MOUNT PLEASANT MILLS, PA 17853 (570) 975-7757 sportshooter@aol.com OBJECTIVE: To secure a challenging position that will cultivate personal and professional growth. EDUCATION: Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY Major: Professional Photography Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA Major: Social Work South Williamsport High School, South Williamsport, PA High School Diploma SPECIAL SKILLS: Calm and level-headed. Courteous and reliable. Clean driving record. Extensive Windows and Mac experience. Extensive iOS and Android experience. WORK EXPERIENCE: 8/09 – Present Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Selinsgrove, PA Residential Aide at the Selinsgrove Center responsible for providing care to individuals with mental and physical disabilities. Work two to one with an individual that exhibits high profile behavioral issues. Provide regular reporting of daily issues and care to management staff. Certified in First Aid and CPR. 8/06-4/07 The Daily Item, Sunbury, PA Staff Photographer for 25,000 circulation daily newspaper. Responsible for photographing sports, features, spot news, video, photo projects and any other required assigned event. Completion of assignments also included extensive photo and video editing. Produced award winning photography recognized by the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association. 4/06 – 8/06 Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA Team Photographer for Bucknell University Athletics. Responsible for providing photographic content for all Bucknell University athletic programs and events. Images used in Bucknell University athletic promotional materials and related websites. Also covered various events for the Bucknell Communications Office and Bucknell World Magazine. 3/05 – 8/06 Freelance Photographer, Williamsport, PA Professional Photographer responsible for shooting and editing photos of various world and national touring music acts, and local sporting and news events. Researched and attained access through respective public relations representatives and managers to shoot live performances. Acts include, Bowling for Soup, Crystal Method, American Hi-Fi, Bouncing Souls, and several others. Provided contract work for several photo agencies and newspapers including: Startraksphoto.com, Gamma-Presse Agency, The Daily Item, Milton Standard Journal, Lewistown Sentinel, The News Item. Photo assignments include: 2005 Pennsylvania Big 33 Football All-Star Game, 2005 Milton Junior Little League Softball World Series win, 2005 PIAA State Track Meet, 2005 Little League
- 2. World Series, PennState vs. Central Michigan football game, Brooks & Dunn and Big & Rich concert, and the 13th annual Advanta World Team Tennis Smash Hits Event co-hosted by Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King featuring Anna Kournikova, Andy Roddick, and Martina Hingis. Photos published from the Associated Press wire. 5/04 - 12/04 Hope Enterprises, Williamsport, PA Habilitative Specialist responsible for care of mentally disabled individuals residing in a group home setting. 5/98 - 3/02 AT&T, Inc., Williamsport, PA Business Directory Call Center Representative responsible for locating and dispatching toll free telephone numbers from the proprietary database. Provided high quality customer support and troubleshooting over the telephone from an AT&T call center location. 4/96 - 10/97 Lowes Home Improvement Center, Montoursville, PA Customer Service/Merchandise Handler responsible for securely loading customer’s purchased goods into their respective vehicles. Also operated in a cashier capacity when necessary. HONORS & ACTIVITIES: 1990 Keystone State Games Runner-up State Table Tennis Championship 1990 Team Member of Runner-up PIAA District IV Basketball Championship 2007 Pennsylvania Newspaper Association, Keystone Press Awards First Place, Feature Photo, Division IV REFERENCES: Available upon request.