Peter Illis

102 Twin Falls Road

Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922
908-858-0254 - peter@illis.net

Summary
Passionate photographer who is successful at capturing the mood of a scene and the aspects of the personality of
subjects. Believes curiosity and innovation are a photographer's greatest allies.

Education
Governor Livingston High School
Student

Berkeley Heights, NJ
Graduating June 2017

Employment History
GLTV, Berkeley Heights, NJ
September 2013 - Present
Studio Assistant
GLTV is the in-house TV studio at Governor Livingston High School. Responsibilities include camera operations,
graphics and technical direction. Events films include football games, theatre productions, graduation, candidate
debates, meetings, and other events.
Sabattis Adventure Camp, Long Lake, NY
June 2015 - August 2015
Camp Counselor
Assigned to C.O.P.E. (climbing) Course program area. Responsibilities included setting up the ropes course, and
maintaining a safe environment. Additional responsibilities in camp office doing administrative tasks. Primary resource
for development of a camp slide show to be used for recruitment purposes. Worked with professional staff, camp staff,
trainees, campers and leaders. Job required effective communication, ability to handle pressure, and ability to train
others.
Sabittis Adventure Camp, Long Lake, NY
June 2014 - August 2014
Camp Counselor
Assigned to Mountain Man program area. Primary responsibilities included running the area and teaching scouts
fundamental skills.
Sabattis Adventure Camp, Long Lake, NY
CIT (Counselor In Training)
June 2013 - August 2013
Responsible for assisting camp staff with duties in various areas. In addition to working with staff in program areas, job
involved assisting campers and directing activities throughout the camp.
BSA Patriot Path Council, Florham Park, NJ
Camporee Staff
October 2015 - October 2015
Camporee was an event with 300+ participants. Staff members were required to prepare event, and run activities.
Specific responsibilities included communication with senior staff, assist with program activities for younger
participants, and provide support for Camporee Headquarters.

Hobbies & Interests

Love of outdoors, including hiking, backpacking, camping, and high adventure activities. I am an Eagle Scout
candidate, and expect to be awarded the achievement May 2015. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I also have
experience in carpentry and technical theatre.

Professional Skills
Video editing
Photo editing
Stage Crew

Adobe Creative Suite