Personal Details

Cameron Nielsen, Moscow, ID

cnielsen2000@gmail.com

Education

Northern Kentucky University, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Integrated Studies with a Minor Focus in Photography, Environmental Studies, and Journalism, 2021

University of Idaho, Masters of Fine Arts Degree, Costume Design, expected graduation in Spring 2026

Published Work

2022 The Northerner, NKU men’s basketball takeaways from season’s first two months, Highland Heights, KY

2022 The Northerner, NKU men’s basketball takeaways from season’s first two months, Highland Heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, The Northerner Recap 2021: The best stories of the year, Highland Heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, Norse win 91-55 in dominant showing against Alice Lloyd College, Highland Heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, Norse get back on track with win over Canisius, Highland Heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, Langdon’s clutch bucket caps Norse’s comeback 74-73 win over Eastern Michigan, Highland Heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ opens in the Corbett Theatre, Highland Heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, How a determined Bryson Langdon found his way to NKU and became a leader for the Norse, Highland

Heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, Norse falter in overtime, 70-69, in physical battle against UNC Greensboro, Highland heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, After a tumultuous year, NKU club bowling continues to improve, Highland heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, Three players with foreign roots bringing a different style to Norse men’s basketball, Highland heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, Center Stage Players helps SOTA Theatre and Dance students prepare for a career in the arts, Highland

Heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, SOTA hosts Costume Extravaganza Sale, Highland Heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, ‘I’ve never seen ‘Torch Song’ be done with a Black man as the lead,’ SOTA student describes his experience

in mainstage play, Highland Heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, ‘Torch Song’ set to open tonight in the Strauss Theatre, Highland Heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, Faculty senate passes resolution while petition calls for vaccine mandate, Highland Heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, The campus now has life’: Professors and student reflect on in-person classes, Highland Heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, Season preview: NKU men’s soccer looks to continue winning this fall, Highland Heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, NKU men’s soccer defeats Centre 3-0 for first win of the season, Highland Heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, How has the pandemic affected healthy eating and wellness?, Highland Heights, KY

2021 The Northerner, NKU Social Work professor receives national award, Highland Heights, KY

2021                     The Northerner, How NKU’s Spikeball club became a fun organization for NKU students, Highland Heights, KY

2021                     The Northerner, Coates, Noel: sustainability, representation, access as SGA president, VP, Highland Heights, KY

2021                     The Northerner, Cannon, Roat: transparency, accountability as SGA president, VP, Highland Heights, KY

2021                     The Northerner, Fuel NKU begins supplies pick-up program, Highland Heights, KY

2021                     The Northerner, NKU falls short in bid for third straight Horizon League Tournament title, Falling to Oakland in semifinals,

Highland Heights KY

2021                     The Northerner, Bohm’s buzzer beater gives NKU 70-69 over Detroit Mercy in Horizon League Tournament quarterfinals,

Highland Heights, KY

2021                     The Northerner, NKU WBB advances to quarterfinals behind Duvall’s career-high 29 points, Highland Heights, KY

2021                     The Northerner, NKU MBB uses balanced scoring attack to upset Wright State 81-75, Highland Heights, KY

2021                     The Northerner, NKU WBB unable to bring home Senior Day win, falls to Wright State 63-54, Highland Heights, KY

2021                     The Northerner, Wright State coasts to a 66-50 victory over NKU WBB, Highland Heights, KY

Professional Experience

Present-2023 University of Idaho, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Moscow, ID

2023-2022 Plaouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute, Volunteer Coordinator, Moscow, ID

Recruit, train and manage PCEI interns and volunteers, assist with the implementation and management of six environmental

restoration projects, take pictures at project sites and program functions for publishing on social media and promotional

materials, assist with training and supervising of AmeriCorps members.

2022 Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute, Environmental Educator and AmeriCorps Member, Moscow, ID

Planned and lead elementary, middle, high school, and college field trips, planned and directed youth summer camps,

assisted with three environmental restoration projects, maintained grounds of nature center and nursery

2021 Cincinnati Bengals, Marketing Photographer, Cincinnati, OH

Photograph events, sponsored messages, in-game video board displays and fan interactions at Bengals football games.

2021 Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute, Education Outreach Assistant and AmeriCorps Member, Moscow, ID

Plan and facilitate activities for a nature based children’s camp, assist in restoration projects, maintain the grounds of the PCEI

nature center, photograph various PCEI events, plan and a facilitate a weekly story time with community volunteers.

2021      Northern Kentucky University, Photo Editor, Highland Heights, KY

Take pictures at campus events, edit pictures for publishing in weekly articles, communicate with Section Editors about

needed visuals.

2021-2019      Northern Kentucky University, Campus Tour Guide, Highland Heights, KY

Lead prospective students and their families around NKU’s campus, answer questions about NKU, have an in-depth

knowledge of NKU and its programs.

Present-2017      Cameron Nielsen Photography, Freelance Photographer, Louisville, KY

                            Freelance Photographer for lifestyle events.

2021-2019          Blue Moon Canoe and Kayak of Kentucky, Office Assistant, Louisville, KY

Check in and schedule guest appointments, lead groups of children down a class one river, bring boats in and out of the water,

maintain gear and supplies for use on the river.

Awards, Honors, Scholarships

2021 Kentucky Peace Officers Association Scholarship, KPOA

2021 First Place Best Sports Photo, The Northerner, Highland Heights, KY

2021 Third Place Best News Photo, The Northerner, Highland Heights, KY

2020                   Darien Daily Legacy Scholarship, Sports Turf Managers Association

2020                   Kentucky Peace Officers Association Scholarship, KPOA

2021-2019          President’s List, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY

2018                    Dean’s List, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY

2018                    Kentucky Peace Officers Association Scholarship, KPOA

2018                    Jean Cole Girl Scout Scholarship, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, Louisville, KY

2018                    Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Silver Key, The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers

Leadership Positions

2021-2020      Northern Kentucky University, NKU Hiking Club, Vice President, Highland Heights, KY

2020-2019           Northern Kentucky University, NKU Hiking Club, Safety Officer, Highland Heights, KY

2020-2019           Northern Kentucky University, Dance Tour Troupe, Team Captain, Highland Heights, KY

Memberships

2021-2018      Center Stage Players, Northern Kentucky University, Member

2019      Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, Northern Kentucky University, Member