Mason Rankin

Experience

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  Mason Rankin Studio

  May 1996 - now

  Owner / Artist

  www.masonrankin.com

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  Florida State University

  Jul 2006 - May 2008

  Graduate Assistant

  Supervised daily operations for Digital Photography and Sculpture Labs. Photo lab duties included assisting faculty and students with photographic adjustments and manipulations, managing printing equipment and supplies (13" and 44" inkjet printers), and calibration and troubleshooting of display equipment (including monitors and scanners). Sculpture lab duties included safety supervision and management of wood, welding, and foundry facilities. Assisted faculty and students with sculptural approaches and use of equipment. Show less

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  Florida State University

  Aug 2008 - May 2009

  Teacher of Record

  Instructor for Fundamentals of Photography, Digital Image Making. Courses covered technical and theoretical use of manual exposure film cameras, digital acquisition and processing, and presentation (including traditional through mixed media).

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  MR. Hot Shot Delivery

  Jul 2009 - Dec 2010

  Owner / Operator

  Established and operated industry specific courier servicing the delivery of delayed luggage for international airlines. Executed all aspects of business sales, accounts, and operations.

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  DiverseWorks! Art Space

  Sept 2009 - May 2011

  Developed and managed content and logistics of DW^2 Professional Development Workshops in partnership with Creative Capital. The project was presented over four-months to a jury selected cohort of local applicants and included a five-part series of workshops focused on career development for practicing visual, performing, and literary artists. Performed organization's database hygiene for incorporation into a sponsor organization's shared arts patron database. Produced exhibition specific public education opportunities in partnership with local university center for the arts. Assisted as needed with functions including project planning, office management, marketing, gallery operations, art handling, and exhibition installation.

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2010 - May 2011

  • Intern

    Sept 2009 - Sept 2010
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  San Jacinto College

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

  Adjunct Faculty

  Designed and presented first art appreciation courses provided as part of early college program. Courses were delivered to sophomores at the local high school. Delivered independently designed courses in Photography, Drawing, Web Design and Art Appreciation.

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  Houston Community College

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2019

  Adjunct Faculty

  Contributed to the college's system-wide evaluation and redirection of existing photography and design courses to align with contemporary technology and production possibilities. Primary focus of course development was to connect analog manipulation with digital capabilities while maintaining satisfaction of accreditation standards and state education mandates. Conducted independently designed courses for Photography, Digital Arts, Drawing, Art History, and Art Appreciation.

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  American Red Cross

  Aug 2013 - now

  Volunteer - Photographer / Public Affairs

  Volunteer member of the Texas Gulf Coast Region communications department primarily focused on producing images for internal and external use. Photography of wide ranging subjects including documentation of disasters and disaster response; feature photography for news and story publication; also, event photography of galas, fundraisers, and presentations. Exhibited versatility by providing on-camera interviews, copy writing, and consulting as needed.

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  University of Houston-Downtown

  Aug 2013 - May 2023

  Adjunct Faculty

  Contributed to a growing university art department by developing and instructing the first Photography courses offered by the program. These courses were developed to support a BA of Fine Arts degree focused on practice and practical approaches to art production and non-profit management. Directed independently designed courses in Methods and Materials (analog design), Digital Design, and Intro to Visual Art (art theory).

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  Catawba Valley Community College

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

  Adjunct Faculty

  Visiting instructor for Art Appreciation and Advanced Graphic Design.

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  Galveston College

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  Adjunct Faculty

  Developed and Delivered the first Digital Arts course within the college's Fine Arts department. Incorporated instruction of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) as a tool for creating creative art projects that use digital and analog sources to produce work including Photography, Digital Collage, Motion Graphics, and Animation.

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  Unlimited Airspace

  Nov 2021 - now

  Owner / Pilot
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  Citizens For Animal Protection (CAP)

  Mar 2024 - Aug 2024

  Executive Assistant