Emily A.

Dever
emilyadever16@gmail.com • 813-957-0156
emilyadever.com • linkedin.com/in/emily-dever • @emilyadever

O’Brien Fellowship Intern
Photographer and
Videographer
Fall 2017- Fall 2018
Student University
Photographer
Marquette University
Spring 2015- Spring 2018
EXPERIENCE
Films, photographs and edits content for The Purple River Project – a year-long inquiry
into rural discontent in the Midwest, developed at the O’Brien Fellowship in Public
Service Journalism at Marquette University, affiliated with Wisconsin Public Television.
Completes various Marquette University professional photo shoots through Academic
Media Production, including low light situations, sports, environmental portraits and
other types of events. Works extensively with digital asset management and cooperates
with clients to set up and successfully execute photo shoots. Creates an environment
where clients are at ease and works well with deadlines.

Freelance Photographer Works with groups and individuals for photographing events, concerts, brand promotion,
Fall 2014- Present headshots, and personal photo shoots. Works with high speed and low light events, large
groups, and highly professional settings.

Independent Business Applies marketing and networking skills to create a web of customers and entrepreneurs
Owner – Entrepreneur dedicated to advertising and establishing certain products as household necessities.
Spring 2017- present Studies business skills through training with Britt Worldwide.

EDUCATION
Journalism Major Marquette University • Milwaukee, WI
Minors: Theatre Arts and Magna Cum Laude, Bachelors of Communication in Journalism (May 2018)
Photography

Photography Minor Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design • Milwaukee, WI

Studied studio design, photography
Study Abroad City University of London • London, England
Spring 2016 Studied British history, arts, culture, web creation, and data visualization

EXTRACURRICULAR
• Marquette University Diversity Advocate
o Promotes and educates on issues surrounding diversity, inclusion, and social justice on campus.
• Marquette University Gender and Sexualities Alliance
o Executive Board Member, Social Media Coordinator; a group that hosts events for education
surrounding the LGBTQ+ community as well as create a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth.
• Marquette University Theatre
o Acts in shows and works behind the scenes of theatre main-stage productions.
• Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
o 11 years as a girl member and 3 years as junior retreat counselor, member of CEO-Girl Advisory
Board, helped create and put on a weekend Catholic Girl’s Retreat for three consecutive years.

SKILLS
• Photography • Weebly/Wix • Advanced in American Sign
• Photo Retouching • Tableau Language
• Microsoft Office • Windows OS • Friendly
• Adobe Creative Suite • Mac OS • Extroverted