Steve Cross
Steve Cross Photography
Nashville, TN, USAMy objective is to advance my creative career by taking on projects and adventures that challenge me to continue improving and expanding my photography, design, and cinematography skills. I am a human Swiss Army Knife: a well-rounded and professional individual with a very diverse set of experiences, skills and knowledge who strives to achieve effective communication in whatever media is necessary.
Work Experience
Ingram Barge Company
Creative Services Designer
The Creative Services team at Ingram Barge is responsible for all internal corporate communications: designing newsletters, writing and editing the content, branding & logos for various HR initiatives and photography/video production. We use a variety of tools and technology to ensure that no matter what the message may be, it is delivered effectively and creatively.
August 2014
- Present
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Vanderbilt University
Program Coordinator/Graphic Designer
Photographing the Student Centers and events within them for promotional uses, as well as designing digital signage ads, menus and other content, and promotional pamphlets and other print materials.
Managing the team of student desk attendants and event setup/teardown crew, plus acting as the on-site manager during some special events.
Managing the team of student desk attendants and event setup/teardown crew, plus acting as the on-site manager during some special events.
January 2013
- July 2014
Tennessee, United States
Freelance
Photographer
I have been a freelance photographer since graduating from college in 2004. My most frequent client is the Nashville Scene, for which I've photographed many live concerts including Bonnaroo and South By Southwest. I've also taken assignments for Yamaha Commercial Audio, VICE Media, Sennheiser Microphones, Gamma Blast! Productions, Davidson Co. Democratic Party, Village Voice Media, The Aveda Institutes and many more. I also do an open-air photobooth experience at various parties, weddings and other events.
December 2004
- Present
Tennessee, United States
Vanderbilt University
Building Manager
March 2005
- January 2013
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Mass Communication: Photography
August 2000
- December 2004
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
Awards
International Association Of Business Communicators
Gold Quill Award of Excellence: Your Voice Matters
2017
Skills
Adobe Bridge,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Lightroom,
Adobe Photoshop,
Audio Editing,
Audio Engineering,
Branding,
Digital Design,
Digital Imaging,
Digital Signage,
Editing,
Graphic Design,
HDR Photography,
Intranet,
Photo Manipulation,
Photography,
Post Processing,
Poster Design,
Print Design,
Typography,
Video Editing,
Videography,
WordPress,