Todd Mizener
PHOTOJOURNALIST / EDITOR
505 E. 13th Ave. Ct. Coal Valley, IL
(309) 799-8855 - home
(309) 781-2803 - cell
email: mize@qconline.com
www.toddmizener.com
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Job Objectives
I want to pursue new challenges in the field of photojournalism that will help foster the development of my skills as a leader and editor.

Highlights of Qualifications

  • Highly motivated, creative and resourceful.
  • Excellent skills in leadership, photo editing, collaboration and mentoring.
  • Skilled in all phases of digital photography and page design.
  • Excited by the challenge of helping to lead a photography department into the 21st century.

    • Relevant Skills and Accomplishments

  • Leadership, organization, strong news sense, Adobe Photoshop & InDesign, Nikon D1H & D2H cameras, QuarkXPress, Macintosh and Windows operating systems, web page design, strong news writing and a great ear for hearing things on the scanner.
  • National Press Photographers Association, Illinois Press Photographers Association, served as the vice president of IPPA in 1996.
  • Consistent award winner in the Illinois Press Association POY, Illinois AP, Illinois Press Association and Northern Newspaper Association competitions.
  • Regular regional and state clip winner.

    • Experience
    Lead Photographer - The Dispatch/Rock Island Argus - Moline, IL: Supervise and mentor interns, shoot daily assignments, train staff in the use of digital cameras and software, lay out photo pages, work with reporters and editors to strengthen their visual awareness. November 1994 to present.
    America 24/7 - contract photographer:One of 1,000 photojournalists picked to participate in the week long book project documenting life in America. May 12-18, 2003.
    Freelance Photographer:: During my career I have worked for various publications and organizations including: The Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, NY Times, Hockey News, MAMM Magazine, Quad City Mallards & Quad City Steamwheelers (both as team photographer).
    Staff Photographer - The Dispatch/Rock Island Argus - Moline, IL: Daily shooting responsibilities include news, sports, features, long term photo projects, studio illustrations and location lighting. In addition to shooting for the two AM dailies staff photographers are responsible for 1 weekly and 3 monthly magazines. May 1989 to November 1994.
    Chief Photographer - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City , IA: In charge of coordinating assignments and editing the work of a 5-photographer staff in addition to shooting daily assignments. May 1988 to May 1989.
    Staff Photographer - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, IA: May 1986 to May 1988    .

    Education
    University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree spring 1988 with a 3.05/4.0 scale GPA.

    References
    Terry Herbig - Director of Photography
    The Dispatch/Rock Island Argus
    1720 5th Ave. Moline, IL 61265
    (309) 757-4993

    Russ Scott - Managing Editor
    The Dispatch/Rock Island Argus
    1720 5th Ave. Moline, IL 61265
    (309) 757-4993

    Scott Norris - Photography Editor
    Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
    55 Exchange Blvd. Rochester, NY 14614
    585-258-2639

    Skip Stewart - AP Photo Editor
    10 South Wacker Dr., Suite 2500
    Chicago, IL 60606
    (888) 276-3804

    Dan Videtich - Photographer
    The Dispatch/Rock Island Argus
    1720 5th Ave. Moline, IL 61265
    (309) 757-4993
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