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Resume

Alex Leo
Photographer
Weston, CT
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Work Experience

Internship

Lachat Community Garden - Weston, FL May 2018 to Present
The farm is a pivotal part of the community, as it was built (as still stands) in the 1700s. It provides Weston and those around to get an inside into how farming works and teaches a powerful lesson about what goes into your food. My fellow interns and I have done such tasks as planting, bringing the property back to its former glory, outreach about the program to our town, and have expanded the farm's capabilities.

Freelance Photographer/Videographer
Self Employed - Various February 2018 to Present
I am a freelance photographer who caters to the needs of the customer's requests. I have taken headshots, photos/videos of concerts/performances, charity and community events, etc. I am able to get on site quickly, take, and edit photos professionally with haste. Photography is a passion of mine and is currently my area of study at University. I love to meet new people and other creative personalities.

Photographer
Daily Campus Paper Photographer - Storrs, CT October 2019 to December 2020
I worked at the student newspaper where I go to University. I worked with a team, getting sent on assignments and sticking to strict deadlines.

Student Advisor
Builders Beyond Borders - Many, Locations February 2014 to May 2018
This is an organization that does international and local volunteer community service while working with those living in the affected areas. The organization's made up of several teams and the one I was on built houses (Guatemala), school (Ecuador), community service center (Nicaragua), school (Dominican Republic), as well as many other local community service projects.

Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Peters Market - Weston, CT June 2014 to March 2018
I was a dishwasher, helped, prepare meals, and did other tasks around the business such as being a cashier and making deliveries.

Farm Hand
Viv's Veggies - Weston, CT May 2016 to June 2017
I did many things on Viv's farm. I planted, picked produce ready for harvest, and did general upkeep to keep the farm in presentable shape.

Education

Bachelor's in Journalism

SUNY Purchase College Harrison, NY
August 2018 to May 2019

University of Connecticut - Storrs Mansfield, CT
August 2019 to Present

High School Graduate
Weston High School - Weston, CT
September 2014 to June 2018

Skills

• Cooking and baking (7 years) • Photography (7 years)
• Adobe applications (5 years) • Farming
• Journalism
• Farming
• Photoshop (5 years)
• Writing and editing (7 years)
• Leadership Experience (2 years)

Links
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Additional Information
Studying Photography and Journalism in college