Joan Veenstra

**** ***** **** #**** ********* IL 60445 Phone: 708-***-**** ace3jo@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications Summary

Trustworthy, ethical and discreet, committed to superior customer service. I am confident and poised in

interaction with individuals of all levels. I am detail oriented and resourceful in completing all job duties; able

to multi task effectively. Photography is my passion and I want to show that with each photo I take.

Expertise Highlights

Photographer Activities Coordinator & Event Planning

Management Coordinating meetings and appointments

Human Resource Customer Service and Relations

Lead event photographer Lupus Foundation Lead photographer for Level UP! Magazine.

2012 Volunteer of the Year for the Lupus Foundation

Keys to success include:

Well respected and valued professional with a passion for photography

Skilled in human resources, customer service and relation, arranging meetings, and planning events

Excellent communication (written/verbal), administrative, and organizational skills

Confident individual who works well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

Computer proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and data based management systems

Able to work in a variety of settings

Fast turnaround on projects with good work ethics

Professional Experience

Photographer, JC Photography, Crestwood, IL (2012)

Journey of Joy/Faith Church Dec 3 4, 2011

Lung Association Climb March 11, 2012

Levelup! Magazine Release Party – March 16, 2012

Josh Garrels Concert April 22, 2012

Lupus Walks 2012 (5)

Slugs and Bugs VIP event May 20, 2012

Little League Baseball games May June 2012

Level UP Magazine issue 6 July 8 & 28, August 11, September 22 2012

Lightning Baseball July 2012

HIT Tournament July 28, 2012

Engagement Photos August 11, 2012

Andrew Peterson Concert October 14, 2012

Gary Photoshoot October 28, 2012

Wedding November 17 2012

Black Tie Dinner Dance December 8 2012

Envy Makeup shoot December 16 2012

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BatMitzvah sign in board December 30 2012

Bat Mitzvah January 19 2013

Star Capitol Make up shoot February 2, 2013

ALA OakBrook Terrace Climb February 10, 2013

Birthday Party February 22, 2013

Seckman Wedding March 2, 2013

Family Palooza March 9, 2013

ALA Presidential Climb March 10, 2013

Hospital Baby Shoot March 22, 2013

Literacy Volunteer Conference March 23, 2013

Pmartt Album Cover March 24th, 2013

ALA Climb Des Moines April 7, 2013

Water Polo Tournament April 13, 2013

Daddy Daughter Dance April 27, 2013

Greenday Teen Summit May 11, 2013

Mother’s Day Brunch May 12, 2013

Lupus Walks May 18 19, 2013 July 13, Aug 10 2013

Senior Photos May 26, 2013

Northwestern Graduation Party June 1, 2013

LinksforeLupus Golf Outing June 7, 2013

Mia’s 13th Birthday Party June 8th, 2013

Anniversary Photos July 28

Panthers Team shots Football/Cheerleader Sept 6 2013

60th Birthday Party September 7 2013

Baby Shower September 14 2013

Seasoned Citizen Prom September 21. 2013

Family Portrait September 22, 2013

Faith Preschool September 26 27, 2013

St Stephens Preschool Oct 17, 2013

Cheer Competition November 10 2013

K9 Tailshakers December 2013

Mokena Animal Hospital December 7th 2013

Joliet Jr Women’s Club December 8th, 2013

Bar Mitzvah February 1 2014

Cinderella Ball February 22 2014

Dance Competition March 9th 2014

Iowa ALA Climb March 16 2014

Autism Fundraiser April 26, 2014

New Born Portriats May 10, 2014

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First Communion Portraits May 10 2014

Mother’s Day Portraits May 11, 2014

Scherriville Police Department May 16, 2014

Windy City Thunderbolts May 16 June 19 2014

Lupus Walks 2014

Stueve Wedding May 31 2014

A Night in Paris June 7 2014

8th Grade Graduation June 7 2014

Stampede Fundraiser June 14 2014

1st Birthday Portraits July 19, 2014

Freelance Photographer, Photography by Angel, Worth, IL (2011 2012)

Birthday Parties at Drama Queens Jul 2011 May 2012

Administrative Assistant, Back to God Ministries International, Palos Heights, IL (2001 2013)

Office Manager, University Studios, Ft. Lauderdale Fl (1997 2001)

Teacher, Ft. Lauderdale Christian Preschool, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (1996 1997)

Management & Supervision

Supervised part time employees and trained them proper etiquette for answering phones and greeting

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customers.

Supervised studio when photographers were on shoots

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Designed sets for photo shoots.

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Supervised camera room and organized props and equipment

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Customer Service:

24 48 hour turn around after a job is photographed

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Adobe Lightroom4 for editing.

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Plan special events and meetings

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Purchase food and supplies for organization and meetings

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Education:

Editing skin tones in Lightroom (7/14)

Marketing and Managing (5/14)

Chicago Photography Academy (2011) Correct settings for Photographing

Skillpaths Seminar How to Get Organized/Stay Organized

Pledgemaker Conference (2006, 2007) New methods and programs for the data system

Northwestern College, Orange City, IA (1992 1995) Social Work

References:

Provided upon request

Equipment:

Nikon D7000 Tamron 2.8 17/52 lens

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Nikon D5000 Nikon 3.6 5.6 18/55 lens

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Tamron 2.8 80 200 lens Nikon SB700 Flash SB910 Flash

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Nikor 1.8 35mm Nikor 1.8 50mm

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Nikon D7100

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