Robert Fehringer Jr., Photojournalist
9120 Summit Dr.
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
618-398-7668
aavspj@intertek.net


OBJECTIVE
Public relations specialist, with progressive opportunities to utilize an extensive photographic, public relations and writing background.

QUALIFICATIONS
Dedicated to the craft of photojournalism. Extremely self-reliant and constantly in search of
the "one photograph" to tell the story. Able to take criticism in the interest of the story or
photograph. Self-starter capable of finding story and photo ideas where none seem to exist.
Dedicated team player. Extensive layout and design experience.

WORK HISTORY
1999-present Contract photojournalist for Herald Publications and the Scott Air Force Base Command Post newspaper. Freelance photojournalist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

1998-1999 Freelance photojournalist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and co-publisher of the O'Fallon City Record newspaper which I co-created.

1991-1998 Freelance photojournalist specializing in news, sports and feature photography and feature and news story production for The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Granite City, IL., McKendree College in Lebabnon, IL. and smaller clients in the metro St. Louis area.

1976-1991 United States Air Force photojournalist.

1973-1976 United States Air Force newspaper photographer and photo editor.

1971-1973 United States Air Force motion picture cameraman.

1969-1971 United States Air Force photographer.

MANAGEMENT
Supervised more than 5,400 shooting assignments in a three-year period as non-commissioned
officer in charge of photography for the Scott Air Force Base Photo Lab. As photo-editor
for the U.S. military's largest joint exercise, "Team Spirit," for two years, directed, scheduled
and assigned more than 15 photographers shooting assignments and selected images for
release to the news media. Edited military photographs for world-wide releases while assigned
to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs. Supervised U.S. coverage of the
Saigon Baby Airlift and pullout of U.S. troops from Vietnam.
Managed an extensive on-the-job training program that resulted in highly skilled and motivated Air Force photographers in the areas of supervision. Managed more than $100,000 worth of
photography equipment and film inventories. Responsible for the purchase of film and
equipment, maintenance schedules and office administration controls. Photo editor for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville newspaper the Alestle.

EDUCATION
Course work toward graduate degree in mass communications completed at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville-1999.
BS in journalism from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville --1997
University of Missouri Photojournalism Workshop--1986
Certificate from Syracuse University U.S. Navy Photojournalism Training Program--1977.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Windows 3.1,95 and 98, Adobe Photoshop, Pagemaker and Quark Express for Mac, Microsoft Word for IBM and Mac and Internet knowledge.

AWARDS
Military Pictures of the Year 1978 and 1982. Air Force Pictures of the Year 1976, 1978, 1986, 1987 and 1989. Air Force Newspaper Picture of the Year 1989. Illinois College Press Association 1997 Award for Excellence, First Place Photo Essay. Third place, Contract Photographer of the year for Air Mobility Command, 2000. Air Force Commendation Medal, three citations. Joint Service Commendation Medal. Humanitarian Service Medal, three citations. Antarctic Expedition Medal. Vietnam Service Medal.