Copyright © Joe Claus 2009
Joe Claus was born in South San José in 1975. He currently resides in downtown San José while working in the Bay Area. He graduated from San José State University in December of 2007 with a B.A. in Photography and a B.A. in Industrial Design. His first monograph entitled "My Neighbors: A Tribute to the Smaller Side of Silicon Valley Business." (read a press release written by Lorraine Oback here) has been published in JPGmag, Lightleak, and Reed magazines. Exhibition credits include San José’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, Kaleid and Works Galleries. His second monograph photographed and published for Content-Magazine.com is named "Let Go", it highlights the people who have been laidoff in Silicon Valley. In 2009, the artist plans to continue "Let Go", "My Neighbors", he is seeking funding through grants and sponsorships to advance "My Neighbors" and Joe plans to host exhibitions at local venues.
OBJECTIVE:
Invest my efforts and photographic skills to preserve environmental, historical and cultural diversity.
EDUCATION:
B.A. Photography - SJSU, San Jose, CA. 12.2007
B.A. Industrial Design - SJSU, San Jose, CA. 06.2006
A.S. Biology - Gavilan Community College, Gilroy, CA.
A.A. Liberal Studies - Gavilan Community College, Gilroy, CA.
COMMUNITY:
I have volunteered as a portrait / documentary / fine art photographer for local artists and business owners as well as non-profit organizations (Public Allies, Sunday Friends Foundation, Works San José, SJSU).
EXPERIENCE:
Marketing Manager/ Graphic Designer / Photographer / Draftsman Engineer
Westek Electronics Inc., 1450 17th Ave. Suite 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
05. 2004 - 12.2008
Managed and coordinated marketing personnel.
Collaborated with multiple departments to implement marketing campaigns.
Logged data and key information into management database.
Corresponded with vendors for web and print services.
Designed graphics of various collateral types including: catalogs, ads, flyers, expos, conferences, and in-house data sheets.
Photographed all products for web and print.
Scanned photographs and documents.
State Park Aide
California Department of State Parks, 1500 Park Ave., Capitola, CA 95010
12. 2001 - 05. 2007
Created schedules for park personnel.
Utilized interpretative skills to answer public inquiries.
Assisted ranger staff with routine and extraordinary public contact.
Collected / recorded / deposited profits.
Designed custom campground maps.
Co-owner / Photographer
Double Exposure Photography (.com)
04. 2006 - Present
Photograph events utilizing our creativity and simultaneously evolving to please our clients.
Collaborate with my partner to maintain all aspects of our small business.
Create an outstanding workflow for cataloging and editing photographs.
SKILLS:
Photography: Mastered digital and film formats; 35mm, medium format, and large format photography; darkroom techniques encompassing traditional black and white, zone system techniques, color, as well as digital printing with Epson's 4800 and 9600 ink jet printers; commanded studio strobes, hot lights, and other assorted studio equipment; organized and documented multiple group and solo exhibitions.
Software: Broad knowledge in software applications including advanced Photoshop techniques, Illustrator, InDesign, AutoCad, & Solidworks.
Resumé
Bio & Resumé
