Creative Photographer offering expertise in sales and marketing, customer service, product promotion, administrative processes and project management. Delivering outstanding skills in identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Collaborating with decision-makers at all organizational levels. Delivering key presentations and building productive relationships with clients to increase revenue and book of business. Presenting familiarity and experience in the wedding industry and client styling.
Accomplishments
Published Photographer in The Ardent Lens Magazine - 2020
Shutter Scene Magazine Featured Photographer - 2019
Skills
Bookkeeping
Business Management
Communication
Event Planning
Networking
Well Organized
Photography
Scheduling
Visual Design
Project Management and Planning
Fashion Photography
Creative Artistic Vision
Superb Attention to Detail
Budgeting
Wedding Knowledge
Professionalism
Customer Service
Client Consults
Marketing Familiarity
Meeting Planning
Schedule Management
Errands
Client Styling
Target Market
Online Marketing
Work History
07/2018 to Current
Wedding PhotographerChallenge Unlimited, Inc. – Quincy, IL,
Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for social media.
Planned and prepared for all on-location shoots.
Worked with many vendors to style wedding visions and bring them to life through photos.
Maintained productive professional relationships with clients.
Inspected proofs to verify quality of prints and need for adjusting and retouching.
Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
Prepared lights and flashes to be used with cameras.
Directed wedding guests to pose for photographs.
Calculated quotes for clients.
Processed captured photographs according to processing standards.
Interviewed many clients per month to determine photography preferences and requirements.
Scheduled and booked locations for complex photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients, models and stylists.
Adjusted, modified and networked photos using digital and computer manipulative applications.
Delivered savings by negotiating special prices with equipment suppliers and venue representatives.
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Kept business financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
Managed schedules and coordinated multiple shoots and weddings per week.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Executed advertisements, promotions and branding campaigns to attract new clients.
Created and designed custom made wedding packages to maximize client budget, keep client happy and cultivate referrals.
Successfully managed high stress work environment of many wedding days.
Attended bridal industry events to promote services and build relationships with prospective vendors.
Monitored trends to stay on top of fashions and better serve customer needs when searching for client closet wear.
Helped clients achieve desired looks through styling outfits for sessions and styled shoots.
08/2016 to 01/2018
CashierChallenge Unlimited, Inc. – Rantoul, IL,
Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute bills.
Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
Assisted customers with special services, account updates and promotional options.
Supervised supplies in inventory.
Set up, arranged and removed decorations, tables, chairs, and ladders to prepare facilities for seasonal changes in merchandise.
Cleaned and dusted all of glass merchandise and displays.
09/2016 to 01/2017
CashierAgiliti Health – Lexington, MN,
Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
Helped customers complete purchases and locate items.
Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
Checked prices for customers and processed items sold.
Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
Worked closely with the manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
09/2016 to 01/2017
InternFrame Of Mine – City, STATE,
Worked closely with my boss to reorganize supplies and increase productivity.
Worked with customers to determine type of arrangement desired, occasion and date, time and location for each arrangement needed.
Prepared new flower and greenery shipments for arrangement by stripping leaves below waterline, cutting new flowers, mixing flower food solutions and filling floral containers with food solutions.
Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals and banquets.
Finished furniture with high-quality finishes through careful application of compounds such as stain, oil and paint.
Education
Expected in
Associates: Digital Photography Southern New Hampshire University - , GPA:
Coursework in marketing, photography and business.
Majored in Photography
Expected in 2017
High School Diploma: Jennings County High School - North Vernon, IN GPA:
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