Tyler Hutcherson

I am currently providing interim coverage, leading the camping department. My focus is on growing the skills of our staff and preparing them to grow with REI.

Managed retail store in Cordova, Tennessee, as well as purchased winter sports hard goods for resale in western Tennessee

I am responsible for updating inventory, streamlining the inventory process, processing and approving photos for our website, as well as other tasks as needed.

I managed day to day operations of the Sharp Shooter Imaging venue at Tower of the Americas in San Antonio, TX.

I design 3D renderings of home interiors and exteriors for clients who wish to purchase and sell the home. I do this by making measurments of rooms and rough measurements and estimates of the exterior, and building walls, floors, doors, windows and stairs in Google Sketchup. Then using color examples I paint walls and add texture to surfaces. After I complete the 3D model I export a 2D .jpg into photoshop and apply filter effects to soften the harsh computerized look created by Sketchup.

I am a contributing photographer for local arts and music magazine Deitra Mag. We focus on the Springfield, MO music and arts scene in order to promote and grow the local community. I have published 4 articles in print with Deitra Magazine, one of which was a cover feature on local photographer Kali Fisher. The other three articles featured band Black Bonnett Ballyhoo, DJ Traxxident, and DJ Hayze.

Photographed USA Gymnastics meets around Kansas City focusing on Balance Beam and Floor Routine exercises Uploaded photos in orderly manner so patrons could easily find photos using on-site computers Helped customers with finding photos and any technical issues with computers.

I studied Anthropology with an emphasis in Culture. It is my belief that by understanding humanity as a whole, it is possible to insert yourself into any culture and be able to empathize with any individual. This skill is absolutely essential in life, from customer service, to happy and long lasting relationships. My artistic passion is photography and I took several courses through the art school that taught me to properly give and receive critiques by addressing the artist's perspective, direction, motivation, and how they used different techniques to express themselves.