Resume

Rebecca Beckas

Beccabeckas@gmail.com

Instagram: Rsbeckasphotography

Education

S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
September 2023 - Present
B.S. Visual Communications
Minor: Business
Resident Advisor
Student Living Emerging Leader Award
Dean’s List
SU Orange Distinction Award
SUccess Award

Activities

Vice President of Syracuse NPPA Chapter
January 2026 - Present
Photographer for The NewsHouse
September 2025 - Present
Photographer for Jerk Magazine
January 2026 - Present
Photographer for “Rhythmic” on Orange Television Network
September 2025 - Present
Dance Teacher/Choreographer for Stage West Performing Arts Center
June 2024 - Present

Skills

  • Adobe Lightroom Classic

  • Adobe Premiere Pro

  • Digital Photography

  • Analog Photography

  • Video Editing

  • Leadership

  • Community/team building

  • Problem-solving critical thinking

Work/Field Experience

Allegheny County Office of Marketing and Special Events - Photography/Video Intern
May 2025 - August 2025
Photographed, filmed, and documented events happening across Allegheny County to use for marketing, social media, documentation, and personal use within the county. Worked collaboratively with the various departments across the county to produce content for individual needs.
AmeriCorps NCCC - Full-Time Volunteer
October 2022 - July 2023
Served a total of 1821 hours with the NCCC program and 126 separate hours for independent service ○ Partnered with 7 different non-profits in underserved communities around the U.S. such as Flathead Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity Kalispell, Eugene Parks and Open Spaces, Point Blue Conservation Science, Fire Safe Council of Nevada City, Upward Bound Camp, and Camp Harmon ○ Learned to budget federal stipends, manage various work schedules, log federal vehicle maintenance, and gained skills throughout work experience in varying fields