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John Sodrel

John Sodrel

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner/Photographer at Sodrel Photography

  • Education

    • New Albany High School

      1980 - 1983
      Diploma College Prep Valedictorian

      Activities and Societies: National Honor Society (2 years), Who's Who Among American High School Students, WNAS Radio, Varsity Baseball (3 letters), Varsity Tennis (2 letters), Theater, numerous clubs

    • University of Louisville

      1995 - 1996
      Master's Education 3.9 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Student teaching with a National Teacher of the Year at Ballard High School Secondary Social Studies: history, economics, political science; College of Education scholarship

    • Butler University

      1984 - 1987
      Bachelor of Science Radio & Television 3.4 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Epsilon Rho broadcasting honorary, Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, WRTV internship, baseball team, intramural sports Graduated with High Honors, received a half-tuition scholarship, Dean's List

    • Purdue University

      1983 - 1984
      Communications

      Activities and Societies: Phi Eta Sigma academic honor society, NROTC, intramural sports Attended on a full NROTC scholarship, Dean's List

  • Experience

    • Indiana State Department of Health

      Dec 2004 - Aug 2006
      Field Public Information Officer

      PIO for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness division covering a 19 county territory in Southeastern Indiana.Responsible for liaising with independent local health departments to:> encourage them to embrace emergency preparedness> assist in writing and updating crisis communication plans> provide ongoing crisis communication training> assist with public relations and media relations> participate in community outreach and education> act as a spokesperson for drills and actual crises> research emergency preparedness info and training> collaborate with other emergency preparedness agencies> provide a conduit to the ISDH Public Affairs office> foster good relations with the state department of health Show less

    • Sodrel Photography

      Jan 2007 - now
      Owner/Photographer

      EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY: corporate functions, reunions, galas, birthdays, special occasions, celebrations, weddings, expos, charity events, annual meetings, fundraisers, festivals, sporting events, promotions, anniversaries, proms, ceremonies, recognitions, retirements, conferences, get-togethers, parties, groundbreakings, funerals, demonstrations, etc.PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY: senior pictures, families, pets, engagements, head shots, kids, modeling, teams, etc. ART PHOTOGRAPHY: galleries, commissions, publications, websites, stock, decor, stores, note cards, postcards, posters, matted/unmatted prints, calendars, etc. Show less

    • Hoosier Artist gallery

      Jan 2011 - now
      Co-member/owner

      Cooperative fine art gallery in the famous art colony of Nashville, IN, and consisting exclusively of Hoosier artists representing almost all genres: painting, wood, glass, pottery, stone, textiles, clay, jewelry, ceramics, dolls, sculpture, furniture, weaving, drawing, gourds, mixed media, and, of course, photography.

    • NFocus Magazine

      May 2015 - now
      Freelance Photographer

      Shoot events and other assignments for this monthly society and culture magazine.

    • Southern Indiana Living Magazine

      Oct 2015 - now
      Freelance Photographer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Teaching certification in Kentucky

      Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board