1. Sara Nelson
5531 Beech Ridge Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 623-5858
Sara.nelson2014@gmail.com
Sm.stainedglass@gmail.com
http://www.wix.com/saranelson/snelsonphotography
http://www.etsy.com/shop/smstainedglass
E D U C A T I O N
Longwood University, Farmville, VA — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Concentration in Photography
Minors in Spanish and Art History
S O L O E X H I B I T I O N S
“Finding Stability” – Teen to Teen Mental Health Summit
Fairfax, VA February 23,
2015
G R O U P E X H I B I T I O N S
“Senior Art Exhibition” – Longwood Center for Visual Arts
Farmville, VA April 12 - May 7,
2014
“17 Portions: Food for Thought” – Farmville Farmer’s Market
Farmville, VA April 25/26,
2013
“Student Exhibition” – Longwood Center for Visual Arts
Farmville, VA Fall
2011
“Student Exhibition” – Art Institute of Washington/Northern Virginia

2. Sterling, VA Spring
2010
E X P E R I E N C E
Customer Experience Manager, Michael’s Stores, #8804
Fairfax, VA Fall 2014 –
present
Assists customers however necessary to create a lasting positive impression while at the store.
Performs closing duties at the store and work to maintain a top-shape store with a
cooperative, communicative team of knowledgeable and helpful associates.
Sales Associate, Michael’s Stores, #8804
Fairfax, VA Summer/Fall
2014
Assisted customers in finding items in the store, as well as assisted in creating craft projects.
Operated cash register as a backup. Ran kids’ craft club on weekends, assisted birthday craft
parties, and did face painting.
Portrait Photographer, Lifetouch
Fairfax, VA Summer
2014
Captured timeless portraits of milestones for children, family portraits, business headshots,
and maternity portraits. Helped subjects select and order a variety of poses shot, as well as
creative collages compiled in the studio program.
Editor, Sigma Alpha Iota, Gamma Kappa Chapter
Farmville, VA Spring
2014
Attended and photographed all social and mandatory events. Updated chapter website and
created scrapbook for 2013-2014 academic year.
Clerk, Williams-Sonoma Inc., Store #98
Fairfax, VA Winter
2013
Operated the cash register and checked out guests. Assisted core employees with sales and
stock checks. Assisted guests with information about items on the floor. Restocked and
arranged displays.

3. Official Photographer, Longwood Wind Symphony
Farmville, VA Fall 2012—Spring
2014
Attend and photograph rehearsals and concerts for Longwood University’s Wind Symphony
for media and advertising use.
Publicity Chair, Sigma Alpha Iota, Gamma Kappa Chapter
Farmville, VA Spring/Fall
2013
Design and produce flyers and t-shirts for the chapter’s fundraisers and social events. Design
and execute informational bulletin board about chapter members and events.
Wedding Photographer
Charleston, WV Fall
2010
Photographed Pre-Ceremony, Ceremony, Formal Portraits, and Reception.