Adrienne S. Cook
Ashburn, VA 20147
Cell: 347-***-****
Email: abjvxr@r.postjobfree.com
Website: http://my.photoshelter.com/ascphotos
Objective To obtain a full time position in Orthodontics, that will allow
me to
develop the skills required to grow within the company.
Education Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah Georgia
Fashion Design, June 1995-June 1998
Skills
. Strong Customer Service Skills
. Ability to work well individually or as part of a
team
. Removal and replacement of chains and elastics
. Clean up and set up stations
. Sterilization of equipment
. Chairside Assisting
. Experience in bonding, conditioning and use of the
curling light
. Scheduling and greeting guests for appointments
Experience Lifetouch Portraits, Sterling, Virginia
Portrait Photographer, August 2007- Present
. Pre-shoot contact with child care centers, confirming
unique circumstances of the shoot.
. Timely arrival at the scheduled centers to setup all
equipment, such as backgrounds, props, lights and
cameras.
. Working one on one with Directors, teachers, parent
helpers and children, from newborns up to 5 years of
age. Being pleasant and having patience is a must.
Making children feel comfortable and at ease, to capture
their best expressions for individual portraits as well
as group photos.
. Attending to details such as wiping faces, combing hair,
and straightening clothing.
. Timely processing of photos and paperwork.
. Placed first in Lifetouch Exhibition Contest 2007;
second place in Lifetouch Exhibition Contest 2008.
Astor and Black Custom Clothiers, Ashburn, Virginia
Independent Sales Contractor September 2006- June 2007
. Responsible for sales start-up of high-end men's
clothing company in Northern Virginia. Provided
customized service at clients' place of business or
home. Located potential clients through various
promotional events, advertising, and cold calls.
Bloomingdale's, McLean, Virginia
Selling Specialist for Max Studio/Laundry Clothing Lines
October 2005 - September 2006
. Assisted clients with items from the Max Studio, Laundry
and other clothing lines.
. Worked one on one with the vendors and buyers for both
clothing lines, to ensure the fixtures were well stocked
with merchandise.
. Helped style customers in need, with complete outfits
and gave suggestions for hair and makeup.
. Kept the selling floor for both clothing lines organized
and made sure mannequins were clothed with the latest
merchandise.
. Notified clients on upcoming sales and events.
Graystone Studios Inc., Manhattan, New York
Assistant Manager, September 2004 - April 2006
This is a start-up company that prepares aspiring actors
and directors for work on stage or screen.
. Initiated and maintained contact with potential
students, scheduled auditions, and placed advertisements
in different media.
. Prepared vendor payments after verifying adequacy of
payment support.
. Prepared financial information used to complete
financial statements, for review by external CPA.
. Functioned as a personal assistant to one of the
founding partners.
. Managed office.
Classes and Volunteer
August 2010, volunteered with an Archeological Dig in
Luxor, Egypt
Smithsonian, Washington DC
Photoshop 1 and Photoshop for Photographers
Awards Outstanding Achievement in Photography Award and Bronze
Commemorative Award Medallion, 2008, from The International
Society of Photographers
References upon request