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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER AND BUSINESS OWNER
  • https://www.corporatephotosmiami.com/
  • https://www.photoworkshops.biz/
  • https://www.marilynscavo.com/getsexy
Professional Summary

Highly-skilled, creative photographer offering expertise in sales and marketing, customer service, product promotion, administrative processes and project management. Delivering outstanding skills in portrait, event, landscape and product photography, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Collaborating with decision-makers at all organizational levels. Delivering key presentations and building productive relationships to increase revenue. Presenting familiarity and experience in location shoots, print house operations, studio set-up and equipment requirements. Self driven to fulfill planned concept or desired results of each photographic project. Adaptable and flexible team player. Copes well with obstacles and remains true to creative goals. Exceptional skill working with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom .

Skills
  • Photography: Expert in Corporate Portraits, Branding, Architectural Photography, Product Photography, Social Media Content, Custom Stock Photos, Personal Branding
  • Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom
  • Videography & Video Editing Knowledge
  • Retouching and color correction
  • Equipment setup and maintenance
  • Business operations
  • Process improvement
  • Problem resolution
  • Supervision
  • Team management
  • Visual design
Work History
Professional Photographer and Business Owner09/2012 to Current
PBMS Photography & Design, LLC – Coral Gables, FL
  • Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution
  • Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots
  • Enhanced business operations by utilizing successful marketing and outreach strategies to bring in clients
  • Managed correspondence with clients, documented interactions and tracked data transfers with manual and automated strategies
  • Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue
  • Maintained productive professional relationships with models and modeling agencies
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting
  • Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments
  • Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for news publications
  • Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments
  • Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business
  • Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity
  • Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities
  • Photographed high-qualityimages for both print and internet distribution
Photography Teacher & Business Partner03/2013 to Current
Photo Workshops, Inc. – Coral Gables, FL
  • Developed and taught beginner, intermediate and advanced photography workshops
  • Taught Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
  • Planned and executed activities to promote photography and photo editing skills
  • Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
  • Assisted students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for exhibition
  • Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
  • Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans
District Manager, Photography Training & Sales07/2009 to 02/2012
Mom 365 – Miami, FL
  • Responsible for hiring, training and supervising newborn photographers across 14 hospitals in Florida.
  • Trained staff to photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
  • Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
  • Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots.
  • Maintained productive professional relationships with staff.
  • Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment.
  • Inspected proofs to verify quality of prints and need for adjusting and retouching.
  • Consulted with supervisors to handle any unusual problems and alter existing equipment.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Conceptualized and implemented strategies to realign operational strategies and enhance personnel management approaches.
  • Boosted bottom-line profits by devising and optimizing effective sales and merchandising programs.
  • Established, reviewed and updated territory boundaries and distribution routes to maximize service while effectively controlling expenses.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
  • Coordinated with other district managers to actualize strategies for improving performance and growing circulation volumes and sales.
  • Led targeted training programs to educate staff on product benefits and service capabilities.
  • Located, developed and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
Art & Photography Teacher08/2002 to 06/2009
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy – Miami, FL
  • Developed and taught photography and photoshop curriculum from grades 6 - 12.
  • Developed and taught art lessons for grades Pre K4 - 12.
  • Maintained student attendance, grades and other required records.
  • Educated students on cultural influences on music and art styles and techniques of modern and historic art.
  • Prompted student motivation and peer participation through implementation of positive reinforcement and rewards.
  • Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Taught historical timelines and differences through music and art.
  • Achieved student participation through relevant and real-life experiences to maintain student interest and stimulate student creativity.
  • Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills.
  • Developed appropriate curricula dependent on age group and education level.
  • Provided feedback to students and parents on progress and abilities.
  • Taught classes on variety of topics, including painting, collage, color theory, art installation, earthworks, basic drawing, portraiture and figure drawing, organizing and writing original lesson plans for each class.
  • Created dynamic group projects to teach collaboration and teamwork.
  • Assisted students in finding inspiration for art and music through emotion, other media and history.
  • Observed pupils' work to determine student progress or make suggestions for improvement.
  • Guided 600 students to promote appropriate assimilation of class content to support student success and achievement.
  • Encouraged students to perform at peak ability and learn from failure.
  • Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.
  • Coordinated field trips to museums and galleries to expose students to examples of art and history.
  • Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
  • Set reasonable performance and learning goals for students to strive for and achieve.
  • Helped students manipulate variety of media to express emotions, feelings, attitude and intent.
  • Impacted lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, games and music into classroom.
Education
BBA: Art Education2002Florida International University- Miami, FL
  • Minored in Photography
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • PBMS Photography & Design, LLC
  • Photo Workshops, Inc.
  • Mom 365
  • Pinecrest Preparatory Academy

School Attended

  • Florida International University

Job Titles Held:

  • Professional Photographer and Business Owner
  • Photography Teacher & Business Partner
  • District Manager, Photography Training & Sales
  • Art & Photography Teacher

Degrees

  • BBA : Art Education 2002

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