Michael Balka

** ****** ****** ******, ** 088**-***-*** 8857 acrfpc@r.postjobfree.com MichaelBalkaPhotography.com

A highly motivated creative individual with expertise in producing visual solutions through photography & graphic design. Keeping current on email marketing practices, photography trends and graphic building software. Acknowledged for superior technical ability, trouble shooting capabilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to motivate and train team members. Possesses a wealth of knowledge in the fields of photography, advertisement and office administrative life.

Education/Certifications

Cabrini College Graduate May 2009, Radnor Pa, BA: English & Communications - Deans List – Honors Graduate

Areas of Expertise

Photography

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

Staff Training & Development

Analytical

Email Marketing

Photoshop & InDesign

Microsoft Office

Graphic Design

Employment

Seize The Moment, Spotswood NJ

Photo Editor – Production Assistant, November 2014 – Present

Being a high volume Photography and Video Production Studio, my roll includes photo editing/retouching for print and proofing multi camera edited video to ensure quality is maintained while keeping in line with tight deadlines. Since starting with this organization I have introduced procedures that have streamlined editing, and ordering processes reducing project time by 10-20 work hours.

MaxSold.com, White Plains NY

Lead Photographer April 2014 – Present

Help develop a working Canadian business model gain a foothold in the US market. My role involves producing high-quality images in a fast past work environment with quick turnovers of an online auction house. I am responsible for training and overseeing new employees hired in the area, as well as being accountable for over all flow of catalog development.

Michael Balka Photography, Edison NJ

Owner - Photographer April 2012 – Present

Operating as a freelance photographer focusing on events, portraits and product photography. Daily tasks include, photographing, photo retouching, light manipulation, scheduling appointments, developing a client base through social media marketing and brand management. Employed Google analytics to evaluate and optimize social media content posts to aid in increase SEO of website.

GTR Store.com, New York, NY

Graphic Artist - Email Marketer - Photographer August 2012 – December 2013

Job roll included developing graphics for web use, product photography and over seeing all facets of email marketing from strategizing campaign, slicing graphics, producing/editing HTML code, scheduling, analyzing results, suggesting corrections based on statistics and research. Worked using Photoshop and Dreamweaver to create emails, employed Constant Contact and Smart Focus for email delivery and statics tracking.

AAA Bail Professionals Of New Jersey, North Brunswick, NJ

Bail Bondsmen August 2010 – September 2012

Position included dealing directly with client base to screen individuals, negotiate contracts, explain binding elements of paper work, and act as the point of reference answer any and all concerns. I would preform office management rolls, network to promote company, and track current client base as needed.

Professional Activities

Bianca’s Kids - non-profit Organization located in New Jersey

Event Photographer February 2014 – Current

Comcast Local Edition, Philadelphia, PA

Camera Operator, Concierge January 2009 – May 2009

WYBF-FM, Radnor, PA

On-Air Radio Personality - Radio Engineer (student) January 2007 – May 2009

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