Sharon Patrick

• Spearheaded the development and implementation of specialized courses in visual communication and Photography.
• Designed a unique curriculum structure that employs experiential learning methodologies to educate students in photography while adhering to industry standards and educational objectives.
• Mentored and inspired students, fostering their growth as photographers and visual storytellers.
• Designed and delivered engaging lectures, workshops, and hands-on training sessions with state of the art teaching aids.
• Guided students in creating impactful multimedia projects and portfolios.
• Conducted weekly Photo-walks at various locations and also on-location photoshoots with a production team.
• Kept the curriculum current by integrating emerging industry trends and technologies.
• Fostered collaborations with industry professionals to provide real-world experience to students.
• Content development and creative writing for website and social media platforms in the Company

• Designed courses to advance students understanding of Photography by Demonstrating studio lighting and camera techniques along with guidance towards Visual Aesthetics such as composition, framing and colour theory.
• Created a Content Library that is plagiarism free along with a unique teaching aid data base for all Photography related subjects.
• Managed equipment Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Calendar
• Communicating with Photography team in multiple locations across the country while also conducted upscaling sessions for colleagues in aesthetics and fine arts.
• Developing conversation and maintain a great personality with the students for the best picture results.
• Creative support - (creating posters, social media posts, emailers, website graphic design material, content writing and Blogging)
• Keeping abreast of Development in the Field by researching current trends, talking to fellow practicioners and Partecipating in professional develpment.

• Guided students in fine tuning their skills as Professional Photographers with exposure to the right balance of Technical and aesthetic knowledge.
• Studio Management and Equipment audits along with Supervising students during photo-shoots and projects to ensure safety and adherence to guidelines.
• Created course material and teaching aides that are both interactive and educational.
• Organizing Photography related events, guest lectures, photography workshops, studio sessions and field trips.
• Handling administrative tasks such as grading, record-keeping, and student evaluations.
• Provided support in organizing and planning Student Orientations, graduations and other campus events.
• Conducting research in photography and related fields to enhance teaching content.
• Offering career guidance and assisting students in building portfolios for future employment opportunities.
• Collaborating with senior faculty members on departmental initiatives and projects.

• Maintained strict confidentiality with all personal data as per company guidelines.
• Managed high-volume caseloads, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely completion of all claims.
• Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry developments and maintain a strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations affecting the claims process.
• Continuously sought opportunities to streamline workflows and implement process improvements within the claims department, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity levels.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving complex claims issues in a timely manner.
• Interacted with clients and employees, which helped cultivate positive working relationships.

• Worked as a freelance photographer with amazon India just after graduating from BFA
• Practiced e-commers and Editorial Photography in a creative environment to produce aesthetically pleasing and well light shots.
• Collaborated closely with senior photographers to understand the company style guidelines and ensure their expectations were met or exceeded.
• Edited and retouched photos using industry-standard software, maintaining a high level of post-production quality to ensure they are properly color corrected.
• Managed equipment, ensuring it was properly maintained and updated to meet evolving industry standards.
• Over this period mastered the fundamentals of photography and learnt various aspects of Commercial Photography.

Course Highlights: Concept of News & Reporting, Communication Models and Theories, Development of Media, Basics of Audiovisual communication,

Social structure and current affairs, Digital Publishing, broadcast journalism, Fundamentals of Photography,

Media language, Public Relations, Editing and Layout designing, Ethics of media and laws to abide as a Journalist,

Corporate communications, writing for media,

Inter Culture Communication & Current Affairs, Communication Research, Advertising Theory & Practice, Script & Screen Writing, Basics of Audio &Video Editing, Film studies and appreciation, Journalism Advance concepts.

Course Highlights: Digital Photography, Photographic Aesthetics, Lighting for Photography, Color Theory, studio Production, Graphics designing and Applied arts, Editing for media and Practicing Print Media layout designing, Creative writing, Innovations in Digital Imaging, Digital and Film dark room Post Production The Business of Photography