Wesley De Jesus Bruno

Majoring in Photography
Purchase College, SUNY, Class of 2021
From Bronx, NY

I was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico December 6,1997. I moved to the United States at the age of 9 not knowing any English among my mom and sibling. Growing up in the United State was difficult for me and my family since English was our main issue, our only support was living under the government for almost 10 years, its been 15 years since I had moved from Puerto Rico.I knew I had one mission and it was to make my mom proud and show her that I'm capable of sacrificing and accomplishing anything. This is why now at the age of 23 I'll be receiving my Bachelor Degree in Photography at SUNY Purchase. I am a Portrait/Fashion/Landscape/ And Documentary photographer, graduating from Purchase college in 2021.

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Education

Purchase College, SUNY

Wesley in the News

Wesley De Jesus Bruno has been named to the Dean's List at Purchase College for the Spring 2021 semester

Wesley De Jesus Bruno has been named to Purchase College's Dean's List for the Spring 2021 semester. De Jesus Bruno is studying Photography. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry...

August, 10 2021 - Verified by Purchase College, SUNY

Wesley De Jesus has been named to the Dean's List at Purchase College for the fall 2020 semester

Wesley De Jesus has been named to Purchase College's Dean's List for the fall 2020 semester. De Jesus is studying Photography. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GP...

February, 17 2021 - Verified by Purchase College, SUNY

Wesley De Jesus has been named to the Dean's List at Purchase College for the spring 2020 semester

Wesley De Jesus has been named to Purchase College's Dean's List for the spring 2020 semester. De Jesus is studying Photography. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester ...

August, 06 2020 - Verified by Purchase College, SUNY

Achievements Added by Wesley

Wesley De Jesus Bruno was recognized for an accomplishment

During the spring semester was really rough and tough due to having to have class at home. But I was able to manage all my work and took the time to try this new way of learning, having to earn a really high GPA.

Spring 2021 - Added by Wesley

Wesley De Jesus Bruno was recognized for earning a scholarship

Gordon Park Scholarship Award

Fall 2019 - Spring 2021 - Added by Wesley

Wesley De Jesus Bruno was recognized for earning an academic award

International Photo Award (HONORABLE MENTION)

Fall 2019 - Added by Wesley

Wesley De Jesus Bruno was recognized for earning a scholarship

Black Caucus Foundation

Summer 2019 - Added by Wesley

Wesley De Jesus Bruno was recognized for earning an academic award

Zirlin Art Award 2020 (2nd Place)

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Wesley De Jesus Bruno was recognized for being a member of who's who

Budapest Foto International Award (Bronze Winner)

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Work Experience

Sale Associate/ Specialist in Merchandise/ at Forever 21 Retail

Cashier, Visual, Markdowns,Marketing, Stock,

December 2018 - Present

Great Potential Office Assistance at American International College, Work Study

Prints, Organize files, enter files into computer, prepare future events for students located in several schools in the Westchester county of NY. I was also known to be the program personal photographer.

October 2017 - September 2019

Sale Associate/Senior Associate at Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society

Through out my years working in the Bronx Zoo, I was able to receive my first restaurant job. Where I started off as a cashier and server. With time I was promoted to be a Senior associate, which gave me the opportunity to be a leader to the rest of the associates.

April 2016 - August 2019

Professional Development at Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society

Professional Development (training)

January 2016 - February 2016

Maintenance at Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (Cambridge)

Park Maintenance

June 2015 - August 2015

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