Timothy (Timo) Alexander Yates
1106 Glen Loch Dr.
Irving, Texas 75062
tyates@usc.edu
972-898-4595
Undergraduate Studies:
University of Southern California, Expected graduation in May 2013
Fine Arts, Photography major
Communication Design minor
3.53 cumulative GPA
Photography:
Exhibited as solo artist at the Gallery Art Cafe (Fort Worth, Texas) for a total of 3 months between 2008 and 2009. 30 editioned works sold.
Exhibited in April 2010 at the Hive Gallery (Downtown Los Angeles) as part of themed show.
Advanced to State Level finals in the 2009 Visual Arts Scholastic Event of Texas, held at the University of Houston, Clearlake.
Selected as a finalist in Photographer's Forum Magazine's 2009 Winter Contest.
Had images published in the book Best of College Photography, 2010.
Submitted to USC visual arts publication Palaver. Three pieces from submission will be published.
Established performance and freelance photography business, Timo Yates Photography, based in Los Angeles.
Attended professional webinars by Arizona-based photographers Kerry Allan and John Sloss and mentored by Dallas professional Clarence Saunders.
Maintains fine art website at http://www.timoyates.com.
Software and
Skills:
Strong: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, Lightroom. Microsoft Word, 7 and XP.
Good: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint. Apple OS X. Adobe InDesign.
Strong: Digital imaging, Nikon DSLR system, Extensive knowledge of technology market. Fluent in English and German language.
Good: HTML, Print technologies, Camera systems, Black and white film photography. Advanced in Spanish language.
Employment:
Timo Yates
Photography
Fine Art and Consignment Photographer
2005-Present
USC Thornton School
of Music, Office of Marketing and Development
Photographer and Marketing/Imaging Specialist
Sept. 2009 to May 2010
Autumn Street Action
Photos
Photographer
April 2009 to July 2010
Dallas N-The-Zone
Sports Photography
Photographer
August 2008 to May 2009
High School:
Received International Baccalaureate Diploma with a score of 33.
Nominated for Danforth Scholarship (
AP Scholar with Honor.
IB Art Student of the Year, 12th grade.
AP Statistics Student of the Year, 11th grade.
Art 3 Photography Student of the Year, 10th grade.
Communications Student of the Year, 9th grade.
First Honors (“A” Honor Roll), 11th grade.
Second Honors (“A & B” Honor Roll), 9th, 10th, 12th grades.
National Honor Society, 11th, 12th grades.
Spanish Honor Society, 12th grade.
Extracurricular:
Active member of USC Roski School of Fine Arts Students of Fine Arts club
Active member of USC performance group Uncensored Students of Comedy
Ongoing participation on intramural soccer teams and USC Club Racquetball
Member of USC HAPA club in 2010.
Travels:
November 2006 –
July 2007 – Argentina November 2007 – New Mexico
December 2007 – Mexico March
2008 –
June 2008 – Germany July 2008 – Argentina
August 2008 – Colorado November 2008 - Mexico
July 2009 - Germany July 2009 - England
December 2009 - Mexico March 2010 - Arizona
March 2010 - San Francisco July 2010 - Germany
December 2010 - Salt Lake City