Photography Assistant Resume Example Steph's Cover Design

PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT

Summary

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team. Skilled at printing orders, processing payments and solving customer problems in a professional manner. Proficient in training and leading employees, assisting in outside departments and constructing product displays. Excellent organizational, critical thinking and multitasking skills. Worked for an internationally-published photographer bringing exceptional creativity and enthusiasm to every photo shoot. Networking with current and future clients is my forte as well as collaborative brainstorming when needed.

Skills

Image archiving
Flexible creative approach
Proactive approach to problem solving

Social media
Reporting and documentation
Data entry

Experience

Photography Assistant
North Vernon, INSteph's Cover Design/Jun 2012 to May 2015

Explained price and package details to customers.
Monitored studio for adequate quantities of supplies.
Defined image requirements and planned photographic events.
Collaborated with clients to guarantee satisfaction with photos.
Assisted imaging team members with product styling, prep and post production.
Collaborated successfully with variety of personalities and work styles.
Resolved customer problems with speed and professionalism to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
Assisted customers with design projects that would be completed in the photo lab.
Supported special projects upon request from the department manager.
Identified areas within the photo lab that could be improved and implemented new processes that resulted in greater overall efficiency.
Used graphical and quantitative analysis to analyze effectiveness of pricing models.

Cashier, Trainer, Cook, Prep
North Vernon, INTaco Bell/Jul 2006 to Jul 2009

Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Adhered to all regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Performed work station prep, including chopping, frying and cleaning prior to shift start.
Prepped vegetables and other ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
Prepared more than 100 dishes per day in fast-paced work environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
Collaborated with everyone to maintain timely food preparation goals.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Verified proper food preparation by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters.
Proactively identified and solved complex problems related to employee training, management and business direction.
Offered support to other stations during high-volume shifts to maintain optimal coverage and meet customer needs.
Created and offered additional materials to enhance training.
Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
Rotated stock items and ingredients to maintain efficiency and freshness.
Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered advice.
Made all meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
Assisted with dining room tasks by removing soiled dishes during meal service and returning to kitchen for washing.
Processed hundreds of transactions per day with exceptional accuracy.
Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
Created approximately a dozen orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
Collaborated closely with managers to participate in staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues.
Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers.
Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Tested trainees on materials to determine levels of understanding and areas requiring further instruction.
Resolved issues regarding customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns to manager for remediation.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
Coordinated average of 50 to 200 daily food orders, organizing timely deliveries to each table.
Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients to match exact recipe formula.
Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
Inspected items for damage and obtained replacements for customers.
Cooked food following specific measurements and recipes.
Trained new employees in cashiering procedures, offering assistance in resolving any issues.
Received payments for food and issued receipts.
Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.

Press Operator
Scipio, INLewis Fabrication/May 1999 to Dec 2002

Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy, and conformance to provided specifications.
Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
Moved controls and levers to start and stop printing press machines and manually set and adjusted speed, temperature, and ink flow.
Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment.
Followed work orders to select proper materials, make accurate cuts and complete precise finished products.
Cut and slit various materials for use on injection mold machine.
Cut off excess materials for reuse or recycling.
Attached and detached plates and insert components in time with production requirements.

Education and Training

Some College (No Degree): Psychology, General Education Indiana University - Purdue UniversityIndiana

Accomplishments

Assisted various authors with editing, ideas and with the networking of their pages and in the advertising of their books.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Steph's Cover Design
Taco Bell
Lewis Fabrication

School Attended

Indiana University - Purdue University

Job Titles Held:

Photography Assistant
Cashier, Trainer, Cook, Prep
Press Operator

Degrees

Some College (No Degree) : Psychology, General Education

Photography Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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