Chris D. Almquist
2564 Rhode Island Ave. N #7
Golden Valley, MN 55427
(Home) 763-545-1490 (Mobile) 715-523-9894
chris@almquist.name
OBJECTIVE:
Photographer / Multimedia Specialist
PHOTOGRAPHIC RESEARCH:
- Photographic studies on sand formations in Whitesands, NM and Death Valley, CA.
- Photographic studies on ancient ruins and present day pueblos in the four corners.
- Photographic studies on architectural structures, barns, and railroad bridges.
- Photographic studies on Lake Michigan and Lake Superior lighthouses.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Cum Laude
WORK EXPERIENCE:
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER - GRAPHIC DESIGNER - EDITOR
July 2001 - Present
HIGH ADVENTURE RIVER TREK GUIDE
Summer 2011
SENIOR MORNING DIRECTOR - TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
KARE TV - NBC affiliate Minneapolis, Minnesota
September 2005 - June 2009
- Directing and switching live newscasts
- Directing and Switching local variety shows
- Directing live remotes
- Training of directors/technical directors
- Overseeing morning productions
SENIOR DIRECTOR - GRAPHIC DESIGNER - WEBMASTER
WMTV TV - NBC affiliate Madison, Wisconsin
WBUW TV - WB affiliate Madison, Wisconsin
August 1997 - August 2005
- Directing and switching live newscasts
- Creation of news, sports, and promotional graphics for both television and print
- Training of directors, studio, and newsroom personn
- Overseeing daily operations
- Website design and maintenance
- Portrait photographer
- Creating sales presentations
DIRECTOR - WEBMASTER
WEAU TV - NBC affiliate Eau Claire, Wisconsin
September 1991 - August 1997
- Directing and switching live newscasts, commercials, and promotional spots
- Website design and maintenance
- Creation of news and sports graphics
- Operating master control, audio, electronic graphics, studio camera
- Training of directors, studio, and newsroom personnel
- Overseeing nightly operations
AWARDS:
- Silver Beaver, Boy Scouts of America - March 2009
- Founders Award, Order of the Arrow, BSA - June 1993
- Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow, BSA - July 1992
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America - October 1989
ORGANIZATIONS:
- Member of the Order of the Arrow - June 1987 - Present
- Member of the Boy Scouts of America - April 1981 - Present
- Life Member - National Eagle Scout Association