Nathan Pallace
nmpallace75@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
BS Biomedical Photographic Communications, Rochester, Institute of Technology, NY, 2010
AAS Communications and Media Arts, SUNY Adirondack Community College, Queensbury, NY, 2003
EXPERIENCE:
Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ
Staff photographer September 2011 – Present
Responsible for photographic patient documentation within the medical specialty areas covered by Mayo’s Media Support Services department. These specialties include (but are not limited to) OR/ surgical photography, clinical dermatology, surgical dermatology (MOHS), re-constructive plastics/
re-constructive surgery, internal medicine, and otolaryngology (ENT)
Responsible for editorial related photography and imaging for both internal and external public relations products including prints, staff portraits, pamphlets, posters, internet content, magazine\journal articles, etc.
Responsible for digital archival of patient images and patient related data
Responsible for teaching re-constructive plastic surgery residents digital photography and digital imaging skills
Responsible for the creation of short documentational video products that highlight surgical procedures for educational and insurance related purposes
Responsible for the personal development of high quality customer service skills
Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY
Freelance Digital Imaging Specialist and Surgical Photographer, December 2010 – September of 2011
Created a variety of digital imaging based materials under the supervision of RGH Chief of Surgery and Chief of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ralph Pennino MD. These materials highlighted an advancement in internal hospital communications.
Created public relations photographs for an RGH tele-medicine services advertisment campaign
Photographed and captured digital video of surgical procedures for patient documentation and educational purposes
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Teacher’s Assistant, September 2010 – November 2010
Aid to Biomedical Photographic Communications Professor and School of Photographic Arts and Sciences Associate Administrative Chair, Michael Peres, and Rochester General Hospital Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Ralph Pennino MD, in Surgical Photography class
Teacher’s Assistant, September 2010 – November 2010
Aid to RIT adjunct professor, Ted Kinsman, in photomacrography class
Teacher’s Assistant, November 2009 – March 2010
Aid to RIT Biomedical Photographic Communications Chair, Michael Peres, in photomicrography class
Lab Technician, December 2008 – May 2010
Oversaw activity in student high magnification photography lab
Maintained and cleaned laboratory equipment
Aided students in imaging and project based problem solving solutions
University Hospital of Wales Media Resources Centre, Cardiff, UK
Public Relations and Medical Photographer, June 2010 – August 2010
Contracted for a ten-week period as a public relations photographer by the British National Health Care System
Received training and practical work experience as a standardized medical photographer
Taught Photojournalism skills to Medical Photography staff
Learned patient management skills
The Post Star, Glens Falls, NY
Staff Photographer, May 2003 - August 2008
Responded to breaking news in multi-county region
Produced artwork worthy of centerpiece and front page placement in both the company's print and online products on deadline
Coordinated production of content with reporters, editors and the public
Saratoga County Bureau Photographer, 2005 - 2008
Coordinated, produced, captured, and edited multimedia content for online product
Responsible for photo coverage of breaking news, feature stories, and enterprise pieces throughout the entirety of Saratoga County, NY
Worked directly with internal advertising and news personnel to raise subscription rates and website hits within the organization's Saratoga County, NY coverage area
Intern, January - May 2003
Shadowed professional photojournalists for college coursework credit
Published photographs in sports, features and local sections
SUNY Adirondack Community College, Queensbury, NY
Photo Lab Manager, September 2002- May 2003
Oversaw a staff of 10 individuals and was responsible for team performance, productivity, and scheduling
In charge of OSHA compliance of darkroom chemistry
Maintained lab cleanliness and safety as well as equipment maintenance
SKILLS:
Competent with Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office software and related internet services
Experienced with Macintosh video and audio editing software
Experienced with Nikon professional model digital cameras including the D1H, D2H,D2X, D200, D300, D700, D5000, D3, D3S
Experienced with Canon professional model digital cameras including the 60D, 5D Mark II, and the 5D Mark III
Experienced with Nikon and Canon professional accessories including lenses, flash units, filters and compatible studio lighting
Extensive knowledge of simple microscope camera equipment and photomacrography
techniques
Extensive knowledge of Nikon and Olympus compound microscopes and components
Extensive knowledge of special techniques microscopy and
photomicrography
Familiar with
Zeiss Axio Imager 2, Axioimager Z1, stereo and inverted microscopes
Familiar with compatible Zeiss microscope software
Familiar with Cannon, Sony, and Panasonic professional digital video gear and related components
Familiar with porfessional video editing software and techniques
Familiar with ophthalmic photographic procedures and fundus camera equipment
Familiar with scanning electron microscope operation and imaging techniques
AWARDS/HONORS:
BioCommunications Association, Charles Foster Memorial Citation - Photomicrograph - 2012
BioCommunications Association, Still Media - Photomicrograph Award of Excellence - 2012
BioCommunications Association, Charles Foster Memorial Citation - Photomicrograph - 2011
BioCommunications Association, Still Media - Photomicrograph Award of Excellence - 2011
BioCommunications Association, Still Media - Photomicrograph Citation of Merit- 2011
Olympus BioScapes Competition, Honorable Mention - 2011
Olympus BioScapes Competition, Honorable Mention, 2010
BioCommunications Association, Student Merit Award - Photomicrograph, 2010
BioCommunications Association, Still Media - Photomicrograph Award of Excellence, 2010
New York State Associated Press Association First Place Award, Photo Story or Essay, 2008
New York State Associated Press Association Second Place Award, Photo Story or Essay, 2008
New York State Associated Press Association Third Place Award, Online Content, 2008
Invited to Attend the Poynter Institute’s Compelling Photojournalism Workshop, March, 2007
Casey Journalism Center Honorable Mention for “Secret Sorrow” Series on Suicide, 2007
Lee Corp. President’s Award for Excellence In News, 2006
New York State Associated Press Association Third Place Award, Portraits/Personalities, 2005
New York State Associated Press Association Third Place Award, Sports, 2004
REFERENCES:
Paul Crompton
Director and Head of Service,
Media Resources Centre,
Cardiff University and Cardiff and Vale ULHB,
University Hospital of Wales,
Heath Park Cardiff,
UK, CF14 4XN.
Tel: +44 2920743308
paul.crompton@wales.nhs.uk
Michael Peres
Biomedical Photographic Communications
School of Photographic Arts & Sciences
Rochester Institute of Technology
70 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, New York 14623
585-475-2775
mrppph@rit.edu
Ralph P. Pennino
Associate Chief of Surgery and Chief of Plastic Surgery
Rochester General Hospital
10 Hagen Drive
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 922-5840
ralph.pennino@rochestergeneral.org
Derek Pruitt
Chief Photographer, The Post-Star Newspaper
76 Lawrence Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-792-3131
pruitt@poststar.com
Lisa Vasaturo
Program Coordinator
Cooperative Education and Career Center
Bausch and Lomb Center
Rochester Institute of Technology
57 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5603
(585) 475-5460
lmvoce@rit.edu