Nichole Connor

Owner/Principal Designer

About

I am a creative thinker, eager to share ideas concerning societal growth and human welfare. I believe strongly in the power of the written and spoken word, and work hard to encourage others to think about the complexity of communication and how we present ourselves to the world. My photography falls right in line with this philosophy by striving to offer an accurate yet artistic portrayal of the world around us and the events that shape us.

Country

United States

City

Austin

Industry

Photography

Skill

English, Administrative Assistance, Public Speaking, Education, Event Photography, Editing, Writing, Creative Writing, Current Affairs, Government, Poetry, Debate, Oral & Written Communication Skills, Written & Oral Presentation Skills, Speech Writing, Speech Coaching, Problem Solving, Team Management, Proctoring, Event Management

Experience

Owner/Principal Designer

Progressive Roots Permaculture

2024-4 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Texas, United States

Owner/Photographer

ChattyCon Photography

2013-5 - Present · 13 yrs 5 mos

Austin, Texas, United States

ChattyCon Photography is a documentary/event photography company. As the owner and sole photographer, I cater to many needs and client requests. I am available for freelance work and am always on the lookout for unique or long-term projects that make a statement about the client and the life they live.

Forensics and Fine Arts Director

NEISD

2012-12 - 2015-6 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Robert E. Lee High School, San Antonio

Served as the liaison between the administration and the Fine Arts Department at Robert E. Lee High School, ensuring open communication and understanding between staff members. Regular duties include attending leadership meetings, hosting department meetings to disseminate information, and addressing issues brought up as issues by members of the Fine Arts Department or the administrative team.

Communication Applications teacher and Director of Forensics

NEISD

2009-10 - 2015-6 · 5 yrs 9 mos

Robert E. Lee High School, San Antonio

Responsible for managing the funds for the Lee Forensics Team and the coach for the Debate program. In this capacity Also directly responsible for educating students in argumentation and analysis, in addition to coaching them to success at city, state, and national competitions. Finally, one of two speech teachers at the school, maintaining a full load of Communication Applications classes teaching professional communication techniques to high school juniors and seniors.

Substitute Teacher

Northside Independent School District

2002-8 - 2009-10 · 7 yrs 3 mos

San Antonio, TX

I worked as both a short term and long term substitute with NISD at varying high schools around the district. I substituted in all subjects and for varying grade levels, in addition to helping proctor tests and maintain event crowd control.

Assistant Speech and Debate Coach

Northside Independent School District

2002-8 - 2009-9 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Earl Warren High School, San Antonio

In conjunction with the head coach, I was responsible for building the Earl Warren High School Forensics Program and creating a chapter status membership in the National Forensic League.