andre j. hermann Program Coordinator, Digital Communication department at Houston Community College shutter_se7en@mac.com Summary As a visual storyteller, and educator I clearly understand the value of developing a strong sense of community to help bring people of all ages, race, and sex together through storytelling, and design. These elements help build strong, colorful fabrics of the community. My teaching abilities and dedication to the field of Photography, as described in the attached resume, are well suited to help your organization continue contributing to your communities, and continue successfully executing your mission statements. Certifications Phase One/Capture One Phase One December 2013 to December 2015 Experience Program Coordinator, Digital Communication department at Houston Community College August 2015 - Present (2 months) Coordinator, (NASAD) National Association of Schools of Art and Design at Houston Community College October 2014 - Present (1 year) Lead team consultations and collaboration across multiple campuses and departments. Ensure complete and efficient research and compilation of Digital Communication self-study information for successful NASAD accreditation. Instructor/Full-time faculty Digital Communications at Houston Community College February 2014 - Present (1 year 8 months) Teach various levels of digital photography related classes. Manage the operations of on-campus photo studio and equipment. Faculty Advisor at Houston Community College February 2014 - Present (1 year 8 months) Faculty advisor to the Houston Community College Southwest campus student Photography club. Freelance Blogger at We Are Juxt LLC 2012 - Present (3 years) I write features, OpEds, and interviews discussing industry relevant topics and people related to the mobile phone photography movement. Page1
News Wire Photographer at ZUMA Press March 2010 - Present (5 years 7 months) Independent news wire photographer covering local events, breaking news, and long term human interest stories. Owner/Photographer at André Hermann Photography November 2006 - Present (8 years 11 months) André Hermann Photography specializes in visual storytelling utilizing both still photography and video applications, with an emphasis on documentary and editorial topics. 1 recommendation available upon request S.T.E.M. Summer camp presenter at Houston Community College July 2015 - July 2015 (1 month) Presented mobile phone photography tips, tricks, and techniques to high school students during summer S.T.E.M camp. Screening Committee Chair at Houston Community College May 2015 - May 2015 (1 month) As Chair of the screening committee I was charged with organizing the team under extreme time constraints during the process of choosing candidates for Director of Media Art & Technology, and Digital Information technology. Responsibilities included but were not limited contacting candidates, creating and organizing interview schedules, collecting and organizing screening scores, and managing SKYPE based interviews. Enrichment Instructor at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI) September 2013 - February 2014 (6 months) Teach multimedia storytelling and cinematography to elementary school students grades 3-7. Focusing primarily on claymation, stop-motion, and basic editing skills in imovie, the students are taught how to express themselves through still photos and video. Recreation Leader III at Harvey Milk Photography Center September 2013 - February 2014 (6 months) Teach various entry & advanced level photography classes. Manage social media for photo center; update daily with curated and original content. Full-Time Faculty & Curriculum Coordinator at Academy of Art University August 2011 - May 2013 (1 year 10 months) Developed and managed curriculum, including day-to-day operations of the Documentary photography program. Taught both graduate and under-graduate Documentary/Photojournalism include multimedia storytelling classes for the Academy of Art University, School of Photography. Conducted under-graduate portfolio reviews for students choosing to study Documentary photography. 3 recommendations available upon request Page2
First Exposures Mentor at SF Camerawork September 2009 - May 2012 (2 years 9 months) As a mentor in the First Exposures youth program, I shared my time and skills on Saturdays to help disadvantaged youth achieve their personal potential and gain confidence and self-esteem through photography. Co-Founder/Co-Producer at Open Show January 2010 - January 2012 (2 years 1 month) Help to launched and produce Open Show in the San Francisco Bay area, a high-profile photography and film advocacy organization, a free, public monthly event that provides emerging and professional photographers the chance to present their work in high-profile photo and art spaces in communities around the world. Directed Study Advisor at Academy of Art University September 2010 - December 2010 (4 months) Working as Directed Study Advisor I would meet each week with two graduate level photography students on a one-on-one basis to discuss and critique their thesis work. Freelance Photographer/Assistant at Vince Tarry Photography 2007-2009 (2 years) As a Second shooter/assistant for weddings, corporate events, family and school portraits, I created photographs and help to provide a high level of professionalism to further strengthening the business s brand. Second Assistant at Cody Pickens Photography 2007-2008 (1 year) As an assistant for the Bay area editorial photographer, I utilized location lighting & photography skills along with a strong work ethic to ensure Mr. Pickens location shoots operated smoothly, efficiently, and on schedule. Art Director at Creative Age Publications January 2000 - April 2007 (7 years 4 months) As Art Director I utilized a strong work ethic and upheld a high level of professionalism and accountability to guarantee the timely production of two monthly trade magazines. My redesign of Medesthetics magazine led to its nomination for best new medical trade publication in 2006. I also designed marketing campaigns that led to a 10% rise in tradeshow attendance for Creative Age in 2006. My other responsibilities included directing models and photographers for editorial shoots. As an in-house photographer I was responsible for shooting editorial product shots, and company related events. Photographer at Alcatraz Island Tours 2007-2007 (less than a year) Page3
Hired as the first photographer at Alcatraz Cruises, I helped to streamline the new process of photographing visitors each day before they boarded the ferry to the island, creating a high quality novelty photos available for purchase upon their return from the island. Petty Officer Third Class at US Navy 1993-1995 (2 years) Electrician, Engineering Department, USS kalamazoo (AOR-6) Skills & Expertise Photography Digital Photography Lightroom Photojournalism Photoshop Multimedia Magazines Documentaries Portraits InDesign Film Illustrator Storytelling Adobe Creative Suite Photos Journalism Art Video Editing Videography Visual Storytelling Video Production Digital Video Audio Editing Digital Audio Critique Creative Direction Editing Wedding Photography Blogging Writing Higher Education Project Management Asset Management Documentary Photography Page4
Art Direction Graphic Design Capture One Education MediaStorm Methodology Workshop NA, storytelling, 2012-2012 Grade: NA Activities and Societies: NA Academy of Art University MFA, Documentary photography, 2006-2009 Activities and Societies: Bay Area Documentary Association 2 recommendations available upon request Eddie Adams Workshop Photography, 2008-2008 California State University-Northridge BA, Graphic Design, 1999-2001 Moorpark College AA/AS, General/Graphic Design, 1995-1997 Honors and Awards 2015 NISOD Excellence in teaching, learning and leadership award National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), The University of Texas at Austin February 2015 Honorable mention JUXT Photo Journalism category Mobile Photography Awards February 2013 Alpha Sigma Lambda, excellence in workforce Alpha Sigma Lambda Honorary Society April 2015 Induction into Delta Sigma Epsilon chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda honorary society, for workforce teaching excellence. Organizations ASMP January 2015 to Present Honors and Awards Honorable Mention, Digital Photo Pro, 4th Annual Emerging Pro Contest, 2011 Award of Excellence, 64th College Photographer of the Year Awards, photo essay cat. 2009 Bronze, 63rd College Photographer of the Year Awards, feature cat. 2009 1st place, Academy of Art University Spring Show 2009 3rd place, Academy Page5
of Art University Spring Show 2009 1st place, Academy of Art University Spring Show 2008 3rd place, Academy of Art University Spring Show 2008 1st place, Academy of Art University Spring Show 2007 3rd place, Academy of Art University Spring Show 2007 Finalist, NY Photo Festival, 2009 Honorable Mention, International Photography Awards, 2008 Interests camping, hiking, cooking, scuba diving, exploring, home brewing, mobile phone photography Languages English Publications Guest Post: André Hermann on Street Photography Photophilanthropy February 24, 2014, Nathan Dalton I discuss the ethical challenges of street photography. Should we cross the line and share our images with and directly engage our subjects? Many Possibilities For Many Reasons We Are juxt January 7, 2014 Interview with Kira Pollack, Director of Photography, TIME magazine on the topic of mobile phone photography. The Art of The Critique (Part 2) We Are Juxt October 23, 2013 Critiques can be a little scary. We are essentially asking someone to purposely look at our work and tell us what we re doing right, and wrong. But how often have you countered your critic with the question, how do I fix what s not working? How do I make my work stronger? The critique is a conversation, a two-way road. A critique isn t just someone looking at your work and sharing their thoughts. It is an opportunity to pick their brain, learn as much as much as possible. Ask questions. Engage the person. Have those questions answered. Leave so inspired that you want to immediately dive into improving your work. Refining Observations We Are Juxt September 11, 2013 An Interview with Magnum photographer, Michael Christopher Brown who joined the legendary Magnum agency with a portfolio dominated by mobile phone images. The Art of The Critique (Part 1) We Are Juxt August 9, 2013 Page6
As artists producing work in the world of photography, we all want, we all fear, and we all rely on the critique, more importantly, the result of the critique constructive criticism. And yet it is one of the most misunderstood, poorly practiced, and guarded of treasures. We look to our peers, our mentors, friends, family, and sometimes unsolicited strangers, for their honest thoughts and opinions of our work. So what is it about the critique that makes people so uncomfortable? How can we go about conducting a constructive critique in a way that helps everyone grow emotionally, and professionally? The Purge We Are Juxt July 16, 2013 Known for street photography, I recently was given an opportunity to experiment with mobile phone photography 180 degrees from what I considered normal. iphoneography : The Gimmick That Grew Up [OpEd] We Are Juxt March 19, 2013 My personal opinion on the current state of mobile phone photography, and why it should no longer be called iphoneography. There are skills to this, its not luck. We Are Juxt February 18, 2013 Interview with Documentary photographer Ed Kashi of the photo collective VII regarding the growing popularity of mobile phone photography. Instagram: I d buy that for a dollar We Are Juxt January 2, 2013 Six (Juxters) We Are Juxt blog contributors & photographers share their thoughts about Instagram s new Terms of Service. Courses Independent Coursework MediaStorm Methodology Workshop Phase One/Capture Certification Course Volunteer Experience Mentor at First Exposures August 2009 - May 2012 (2 years 10 months) Page7
Mentoring at-risk youth through providing them with weekly photography instruction in both digital and traditional dark rooms. Page8
andre j. hermann Program Coordinator, Digital Communication department at Houston Community College shutter_se7en@mac.com 6 people have recommended andre j. "I would consider it a privilege to work with Andre again. Not only is he a fantastic photographer and a great person but he really has a gift with making his subjects feel comfortable. He can shoot a normal, everyday person and make them look like a professional model. He's a genius behind the camera." Natalie English, was andre j.'s client "Before Andre was teaching at the Academy of Art, there were not much documentary class available. Andre is the only teacher that really pushed the documentary photography and helps shaped a lot of storytellers." Andy Kwan, was andre j.'s client "André was one of the most influential instructors I had while attending the Academy of Art University. His guidance truly shaped the direction of my work, and his comprehensive knowledge of photography, and more specifically documentary photography and photojournalism, pushed me as well as nurtured my progression into the real world. He was one of those instructors I can look back on and say truly cared about my experience, education, and growth. Despite having completed my program, André continues to mentor me and develop me, and has become much more than an instructor, someone I can truly call a close friend. His professionalism, expertise and involvement as an instructor, as well as personable approach, are characteristics that are paramount in the development of capabilities and talent." Philip Pacheco, was andre j.'s client "I was new to photojournalism and Andre was a great teacher to introduce me to the field. He is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic on all subjects of journalistic media and new trends. He is extremely personable and attentive to the individual needs of his students. His high energy and willingness to teach subjects created a good environment for us as students to excel. He offered outside help and shared links and resources. I would recommend him for any photojournalism teaching position." Carla Crawley, was andre j.'s client "It has been an honor to be Andre's student for two semesters at the Academy of Art University. He is so passionate and energetic with his work, it really relays to his teaching. I have learned so much about Page9
photojournalism and the importance of story telling. Because of Andre, I am in love with multimedia and the power of creating a compelling story with my artwork. Andre is simply a great guy that is extremely approachable and will teach you everything he knows. I appreciated how he made his students deal with assignments as if they were real jobs, which I believe help students work professionally. I hope I will have more opportunities to work with Andre." Tomomi Tsukioka, Student, Academy of Art University, studied with andre j. at Academy of Art University "Andre is one of the most passionate instructors I've ever come across. I looked forward to his classes each week because I felt I would not only learn, but I get to experience his vision in teaching. Very inspiring and very detailed with critiques and feedback. Andre is one of those instructors where if you have them you're golden, if you don't then you're probably going through a stream of other instructors. No one can teach passion. But when a person has passion you can see it and become apart of the experience in whatever they do. I'm very thankful to have learned so much from Andre." Mark Elzey, Student, Academy of Art University, studied with andre j. at Academy of Art University Contact andre j. on LinkedIn Page10