Adam Tolland
Extensive experience with exhibition design and art handling for several museums around the city. Also a great deal of work done with set design and set up for student and indie film productions. Expert level digital tech as well as proficient carpenter.
ADAM JOSEPH TOLLAND
914 b Crain Street Apt 2S Evanston, IL 60202
(419) 283-5644 rainerazur( at )gmail.com
EDUCATION
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
BS, Radio-Television-Film, Minor in Anthropology, June 2005
Relevant Coursework: Video-Film Production, Photography, Media & Culture Studies, Mandarin Chinese Language, Varied Printmaking Techniques, Painting, Color Theory and Design
Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH
Enrolled Post Secondary Option, 48 Credit Hours, 1999-2001
Relevant Coursework: Creative Writing, Art History, American Literary & Historical Perspectives, Philosophy and Ethics
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer: Advanced on both MAC and PC platforms: Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign,
Final Cut Pro, IPhoto, Quark, Large Format Print, Avid, Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, Internet
Photo: Advanced in both Digital and Film Formats, Darkroom Printing,
SLR 35mm & Digital, MiniDV, DVC Pro, Beta Max SP, 16mm
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Creative Group, Chicago, IL
Freelance Production Asst/Photo Researcher, 07/08- current
Acquired and edited images for digital publication
Excel spreadsheet creation and data entry
Maintained invoice, budget, and database materials
Arranged pricing agreements and contacts with vendors/private sources
Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Childrens Museum, Navy Pier, Chicago IL
Freelance Digital Tech & Art Handler, 08/07- current
Digital Imaging
Designed Exhibition & Studio Space
Prepared Galleries and Packaged Art
Constructed, Painted, & Installed Gallery elements
Aquent Creative, Schawk Marketing, Chicago, IL
Freelance Production Asst, 07/08- 12/09
POS-Produced signage and advertisements in Quark for clients
ABC-Maintained Ad distribution information in Excel and Filemaker Pro
In the Business of ART with Daniel Klinenberg, Chicago, IL
Freelance Art Handler, 04/08- current
Packaged sculpture & paintings
Installed artwork for gallery exhibitions
Designed and implemented methods for delivery
McDougal Littell, Evanston, IL
Photo Editor/Researcher, 2/06- 01/07
Acquired and edited images for digital publication
Utilized creative background to manipulate scripts and layouts
Maintained invoice, budget, and database materials
Arranged pricing agreements and contacts with vendors/private sources
John Himmelfarb, Chicago, IL
Studio Assistant & Printmaker, 3/07- 01/08
Framed and Packaged works for exhibition
Maintained Studio equipment
Ran print editions for business
Edited imagery for specific works on paper
Cresta Communication Inc., Chicago, IL
Junior Designer & Producer, 8/05- 12/05
Light layout for photo/video shoots
Served as executive assistant
Acquired and edited images for print publications
Assisted in layout design and production of corporate video/print
Composed and edited typeset for internal and client projects
Worked on budgeting and cost effectiveness
Office, secretarial, mail, & IT
