Richard R. Barron
Ada, Oklahoma 74820
richard@richardbarron.net

Professional Objective
- Create and develop skills in the fields of digital photography, videography, graphic design, social media and electronic communications
Summary of Qualifications
- Successful, award-winning photojournalist since 1982
- Skilled in Apple Macintosh computers, Adobe Photoshop®, Adobe Indesign®, Final Cut Express®, WordPress® web development, and software integration
- Versed in all types of photographic hardware, including digital SLR techniques and lighting
- An integral part of newspaper, magazine, digital, and special publication production and execution teams
- Successful professional teacher in the adult education community
Professional Experience
- 1988-present: Chief photographer and videographer, The Ada News, and editor and chief photographer for Ada Magazine, Ada Oklahoma. Additional duties include webmaster, principal videographer, information technologist, and weekly columnist.
- 2007-present: Photography instructor, Pontotoc Technology Center, Ada, Oklahoma
- 1985-present: Member Contributor, Associated Press, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- 1988: Photographer, The Daily Times, Ottawa, Illinois
- 1985-1988: Photographer, The Shawnee News-Star, Shawnee, Oklahoma
- 1983-1985: Chief Photographer, The Oklahoma Daily and The Sooner Yearbook, Norman, Oklahoma
Education
- Summer 2007 and Summer 2011: Photography Instructor, East Central University
- 1981-1985: Oklahoma University, Norman, Oklahoma; Journalism
- 1984-1985: University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma; Photography
- 1978-1981: Eisenhower High School, Lawton, Oklahoma
Special Skills and Interests
- Licensed private pilot
- Licensed amateur radio operator, kc5tfz
- Avid hiker and canyoneer
- Manages and maintains the web site richardbarron.net
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