C.V.
james meacci
preferred names: "jim" or "jimmy"
EDUCATION:
- M.F.A. English, Creative Writing, The University of Memphis, 2007
Thesis: Seven Minutes from Hawthorn Street. Advisor: Kristen Iversen
- B.F.A. Photographic Illustration, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1995
- TEFL/ELA Certificate, The University of West Bohemia, Plzen, Czech Republic 2006
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Work History
Meacci Photography (Arcoramic, L.L.C. Owner-Manager) 1995-present
Creating photographic and design solutions for businesses, individuals, and the fine art community. Establish and maintain business relationships. Produce shoots for corporate and lifestyle portraiture, reportage, landscape and architecture. Converted sole-proprietorship to an Arizona Corporation in 2016 to expand production portfolio and artist collaboration.
Partial client list: The New York Times, The History Channel, Lifetime Television, Los Angeles Magazine, FedEx, Robert Half International, and a wealth of private clients
Language Data Collector and Chicago Project Manager
Jibbigo Mobile Technologies (acquired by Facebook) November 2011-June 2013
Recruited speakers of targeted languages (Spanish, Portuguese and Russian) Advertised and coordinated voice recordings for database creation of foreign languages for voice-recognition software applications. Recruited and worked directly with professional translators to refine script effectiveness
Caregiver, Independent Personal Care Consultant 1995-2013
Provided and managed one-on-one care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and other disabled persons in private homes and in senior living facilities. Advocated for individuals and families in need. Trained and managed caregivers. Documented patient health concerns, needs, and provided comfort and council for patient and family
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Teaching
Professor of English Conversation, Veronica Gambera Liceo, Brescia, Italy 2007-08
Instructor of Literature, The University of Memphis, Fall 2007
Instructor of English Composition, The University of Memphis, 2005-2006
Classes Taught: Composition. English 1010, English 1020, English 2201
Instructor of Photography, University of Memphis, 2004-2005
Classes Taught: Photography 1
Long-term Substitute Teacher, Rochester City School District, Rochester, NY.
K-12 Education, Special Ed, and ESL, 2001-2003
Private Tutor
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Editing and Art Direction
Art Director, The Pinch, The Literary Journal of The University of Memphis, 2004-2007
Responsible for managing staff of art editors and designers, negotiating participation from artists worldwide. Implemented deadline-oriented aesthetic and led complete conceptual re-design of the magazine. Volume 25, Volume 26, Volume 27
Creative Nonfiction Editor, The Pinch, University of Memphis, 2005. Solicited works from established authors; reviewed and submissions from emerging writers for publication. Negotiated with publication representatives for distribution throughout the U.S. and Canada. Volume 26
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Film
Director, “Enjoy It”
This personal-visual narrative documents the life of a 21-year old grandson, the primary care giver to his Alzheimer’s-affected grandmother, as they make her life-long wish possible: To be born, live her life, and die in her home. Footage spans a thirteen-month period beginning in 1995 in Western Pennsylvania. Through a series of images, letters, and familial artifacts we connect contemporary footage along with analog imagery to create a mix of video and photographic style, which illustrates the process of aging through these inherent contrasts. The film aspires to reinforce the significance of kindness, personal sacrifice accompanied with humor. Currently in editing stages with original score, the film is scheduled for completion before I die.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Performance, Cabaret
Tara Lounge; Betty Meyer’s Bullwinkle Cafe, Rochester, New York
Cielo Lounge; Elvis Presley’s, Beal Street, Memphis, Tennessee.
Shorts: Il Cavaliere della Notte 2008; Civello di Cavalo 2007, L. Davis Productions
SERVICE: Instruction and Music Therapy
Pronunciation and Vocal Coaching: Joyful Gospel Choir of Brescia, Italy. 2007-2008 Worked intimately with director and performers to enhance the understanding of Southern gospel music lyrics, and worked with the choir as a whole and on an individual-basis to perfect diction and pronunciation
Music Therapy. For over 20 years, I have visited nursing homes, assisted living homes, and hospitals to work with the elderly, those living with MS, veterans, and the physically challenged to perform often with collaboration of other musicians and on my own
B.O.C.E.S. New York State, Volunteer Teacher 2001-2005
In this role, I traveled to migrant camps in upstate New York to facilitate the state-run program in place since the 1940s. Taught English to Migrant Farmworkers from Mexico and Guatemala at Sodoma Farms in Brockport, NY. Goal was to teach basic literacy/survival English. Pre-cursor to GED classes for those interested and also farm safety and work skills
AWARDS RECOGNITIONS and JURIED EXHIBITIONS:
The Rangefinder Gallery, Chicago, IL Dec 2014 Venice, Mostly at Night
Longwood Center for the Visual Arts, Part of the Centuries, Feb 2011
Internship, L2 Instructor, Rete Scuole delle Lombarde, Crema, Italy, 2007
Graduate Assistantship, English Department; The University of Memphis, 2005-2006
Graduate Assistantship, Art Department; The University of Memphis, 2003- 2004
Visual Studies Workshop, Le Salon, Rochester, NY. June 2002 Gallery 9,
ImageOut The Rochester Lesbian and Gay Film&Video Festival, June 2002
Joseph P. Iten Award, Rochester Institute of Technology 1995. Photographic works shown in the permanent, revolving exhibition at R.I.T.
ADDITIONAL STUDIES:
Piano, Raisa Bekerman, Chicago, IL
Voice, Joyce Cobb; Rudi E. Sheidt School of Music, The University of Memphis
Voice, Canto Studio, Brunella Mazzolli; Brescia, Italy
Jazz Piano, Jerold Stephens, The University of Memphis
PROFESSIONAL and COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS:
The Mint Museum
The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
The Museum of the Art Institute Chicago
Associated Writing Programs (AWP)
ManKind Project
Park Friends, Memphis, TN (Nonprofit environmental conservation)
Chicago Filmmakers
Pittsburgh Filmmakers
Artisan Works, Rochester, NY
Writers and Books, Rochester, NY
Arte-Inte, Brescia, Italy
LANGUAGES: Italian and English
REFERENCES:
Dreama Osborne, North Myrtle Beach, Former board member of Edwards Culture Arts, Retired Senior VP of Carolina First Bank, Now TD Bank
Dr. Safia Fatimi, Great Neck South High School; Adjunct Professor, Teacher’s College, Columbia University
Dr. Kristen Iversen, Professor of English; The University of Cincinnati; Author, Full Body Burden: Growing up in the Nuclear Shadow of Rocky Flats
Dr. Thomas Russell, Professor of English, The University of Montana
Gloria Putnam, Marketing Directors America, Digital Imagers, GPIXEL
Shannon Fisk, Attorney at Law, New York, New York
Confidential letters on file with dossier service interfolio.com. Additional upon request.
