Jennifer Chaffee Wallis

127 Blue Ridge Trail

North Charleston, SC 29418-3078
Home Phone: (843) 760-0722
E-Mail: jw9c57d6@westpost.net
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Seasoned and hardworking photographer offering an extensive track record for the
U.S. Air Force and NASA/Air Force Space Command. Broad expertise in utilizing v
arious digital and 35 mm film camera systems. Highly skilled in capturing imager
y for Public Affairs Office projects, coordinating and performing studio photogr
aphy and routine camera work, and managing challenging field assignments during
contingency, exercise, and humanitarian relief efforts. Adaptable and effective
under pressure. Skilled in color portraits, candid shots, historical photos, eve
nt and action photography, and other photos of interest to senior leaders. Accus
tomed to providing time-sensitive photos to the Defense Visual Information Cente
r which were used to update high level military and government leaders pertainin
g to issues of national security. Held prior Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
Excellent desktop computer skills with proficiency in Photoshop to manipulate di
gitally captured images. Superior writing abilities, organizational skills, and
follow-through strengths. Creative problem solver who is committed to improving
processes and systems while delivering outstanding service at all times. Meticul
ous attention to detail. 10-point Veteran's Preference. Skilled in digital imag
ery acquisition and editing, Nikon D1/D2-X digital cameras, Windows XP, caption
writing and editing, Kodak DCS 620 digital camera, motion picture processing, Mi
crosoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Photo Mechanic, Nikon Captu
re, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Mozilla
Firefox. Available for relocation.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
COMBAT PHOTOGRAPHER. 2/2005 to 4/2007. 40 hours per week. $51,000 annually. U.S.
Air Force, 1st Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, SC. Unknown;
843-963-3462. Permission to contact: Yes.
Performed routine camera work to photograph time-critical imagery during conting
ency, exercise, and humanitarian relief operations, utilizing digital camera equ
ipment during combat and simulated combat conditions in support of battle damage
assessment, evaluation of operational situations, and intelligence gathering. W
rote and edited more than 4,000 captions. Disseminated a large volume of digital
photographic imagery via fixed networks and satellite communications systems to
support operational decision-making at all levels, psychological operations, hi
storical archived digital image files, and Public Affairs Office programs and pr
ojects. Skillfully enhanced, manipulated, and enlarged scanned and digital image
s, including creation of desired effects by operating a desktop computer worksta
tion and Photoshop software. Used a wide range of photographic equipment and sta
ndard accessories, such as filters, lenses, and lighting equipment. Produced mul
timedia imagery products such as posters and CDs using computer equipment and so
ftware. Held accountability for over $45,000 worth of digital image capture and
transmission equipment with oversight of equipment selection and placement, trou
bleshooting and diagnostics, and preventive maintenance measures. Scheduled and
implemented training days for a team of 40 photo personnel.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Documented aerial evacuation and relief efforts featuring a wid
e range of photographic subject matters following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, i
ncluding the lifesaving aero-evacuation of 72 patients. Served as primary captio
n editor of 2,061 photos during Air Mobility Command's Rodeo 2005, which were di
stributed throughout the Department of Defense. Evaluated and administered the t
raining records of 40 photographers to ensure readiness for wing inspection. Sp
earheaded photo support for the unit's Year in Review DVD, including successfull
y compiling and performing quality assurance of 342 images and captions.
VISUAL INFORMATION CRAFTSMAN. 9/1995 to 2/2005. 40 hours per week. $51,000 annu
ally. U.S. Air Force, 30th Space Communications Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force
Base, CA. Unknown; 805-734-5801. Permission to contact: No.
Managed timely acquisition of digital imagery projects for the Department of Def
ense (DoD), Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Air Force Space Command, Joint Combat C
amera Center, 30th Space Wing, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, in
cluding operational launch missions and 49 associate units. Served as the photog
rapher supporting Public Affairs Office media release to DoD-wide publications a
nd Air Force web sites. Drove the production of more than 275,000 feet of motio
n picture film for 13 diverse space and missile launch operations. Selected and
used appropriate digital cameras and other photographic equipment with a total v
alued at more than $300,000. including studio photography and field environments
. Delivered 24-hour alert photographic support to base emergency agencies. Train
ed 10 Airmen in advanced and routine camera work to maintain skill-level profici
ency, including photographic composition, "tricks of the trade," and most recent
advancements to achieve aesthetically pleasing results. Deployed globally as a
member of the crisis response team member to photograph peace and wartime missio
ns. Scheduled studio photography and color portraits for more than 16,000 milita
ry and civilian personnel, including evaluating artistic and location conditions
and determining equipment selection and placement. Managed and directed all asp
ects of photographic customer service for base population. Took pictures for pub
lications, including special programs, events, ceremonies, training exercises, a
nd VIP visits. Operated a desktop computer workstation to manage storage of medi
a archives.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Provided effective management while acting as photo team leade
r for Guardian Challenge, the only space warfighter competition in the Air Force
, skillfully leading 16 photographers during 42 exercise events and orchestratin
g imagery distribution for the Public Affairs Office. Photographed a 7,700 acre
wildfire in Santa Barbara County on military base property for three full days,
working cooperatively with firefighters to capture 500 images which were essent
ial to assisting the fire marshal and arson investigators in determining the exa
ct cause. Spearheaded photographic documentation support for Strategic Arms Red
uction Treaty inspections and Major Accident Response Exercises. Directed a team
of photographers during Minot Air Force Base's wing-wide inspection by Air Forc
e Space Command's Inspector General with responsibility for organizing a 10-day
trip and capturing 830 high impact images, successfully leading a dynamic outbri
ef presentation praised as the "best show ever" by AFSPC/IG.
IMAGERY PRODUCTION SPECIALIST, 6/1993 to 9/1995. 40 hours per week. $15,000 an
nually. 24th Air Intelligence Squadron, Howard Air Force Base, Panama. Unknown;
Phone Number: N/A. Permission to contact: No.
Implemented processing of original negative (ON) and duplicate film from 35 mm f
ilm camera systems for first phase exploitations in support of U.S. Southern Com
mand, Air Combat Command, and other national agencies involved with counterdrug
operations throughout Latin America. Generated mission prints, viewgraphs, and r
oll prints. Prepared and transmitted sensor status and photographic processing f
acility reports. Produced and annotated identification friskets with classified
information. Printed over 60,000 feet of high quality duplicate film for Operati
on SUPPORT JUSTICE IV, which was critically leveraged by Tactical Analysis Teams
to locate drug laboratories in the Andean Ridge of South America. Conducted pre
-inspections of ON film for duplication. Manipulated film processor variables wh
ile utilizing automated film processing equipment and reviewed physical degradat
ion of ON during mission production.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Drastically cut print dissemination from 24 to 12 hours by digi
tizing imagery directly from film instead of prints.
IMAGERY PRODUCTION SPECIALIST. 9/1986 to 6/1993. 45 hours per week. $21,000 an
nually. U.S. Air Force, 480th Air Intelligence Group, Langley Air Force Base, VA
. Unknown; Phone Number. Permission to contact: No.
Conducted processing and duplication of computer and photographic generated imag
ery products, including automated film processing equipment. Operated and monito
red Kodak 1140 Versamat continuous processor. Mixed black and white photographic
chemistry in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. Used pH meters and
specific gravity instruments to ensure chemical component of all photo chemistry
met established quality assurance standards.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Generated 660 viewgraphs for presentation by the Chiefs of In
telligence, Senior Intelligence Officers, and at Tactical Air Force Conferences.
EDUCATION:
B.A. in English & Fine Arts, 5/1981, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ
A.S. in Audiovisual Production Services, 4/2004, Community College of the Air Fo
rce, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, AL
Certificate in Business: Baking & Pastry, 5/2009, Trident Technical College, Cha
rleston, SC
High School Diploma, 6/1977, Staples High School, Westport, CT
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
Visual Information Management Course, 4/2001
Intermediate Photojournalism Course, 3/1999
Visual Information Craftsman Course, 3/1998
Imagery Production Specialist Course, 8/1986
AWARDS & RECOGNITION:
#42 of top 200 downloaded photographers from Joint Combat Camera Center, 2006
First Place Photo Story, United States Air Forces in Europe Media Contest, 2000
First Place Stand-Alone Photo, Air Force Space Command Media Contest, 2000
First Place Stand-Alone Photo, Air Force Space Command Media Contest, 1999
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Digital imagery acquisition and editing, Nikon D1/D2-X digital cameras, Windows
XP, caption writing and editing, Kodak DCS 620 digital camera, motion picture pr
ocessing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Photo Mechanic,
Nikon Capture, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox
PUBLICATIONS:
Cover photo in "The Mobility Forum" - U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command's Maga
zine, Jan/Feb 2007
Cover photo in "Airlift Dispatch" - base newspaper for Charleston AFB, SC, Sept
29, 2006
Photo in "Torch" - U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command's Magazine,
Sept/Oct 2005
"Why I Serve" article in "Intercom" - U.S. Air Force Communications Agency Magaz
ine, Aug 2005
Two-page photo in "FSM" - U.S. Air Force Flying Safety Magazine, Dec 2004
Photo in "Sergeants" - Air Force Sergeants Association Magazine, Apr 2004
Photo in "Air Force Times," Nov 10, 2003
Photo in "Intercom" - U.S. Air Force Communications Agency Magazine, Sept 2003
Assorted cover and inside photos as staff photographer, "Space and Missile Times
" - base newspaper of Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA, 1998-2005
Photo in "Air Force Times," Dec 2, 2002
Photo in "Santa Maria Sun" - Santa Maria, CA, Aug 15, 2002
Photo in "Stars and Stripes," Dec 4, 2000
Covers and inside photos for "The Vigileer" - base newspaper for Aviano Air Base
, Italy, Nov 2000-Mar 2001

AFFILIATIONS:
National Association of Photoshop Professionals
National Press Photographers Association