Akiko Elliott
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Objective
To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work
well with people.
Experience
Akiko’s Photos, LLC July 2003 present
Owner www.akikosphotos.com
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Professional photographer specializing in Children & Family portraits, Pregnancy & Baby photos, Personal &
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Corporate headshots, Modeling Composite cards, Dance School Recital pictures, Weddings, Engagements, Parties,
Product shots, and Sports Team photos
In charge of creating all marketing products for the business, i.e. business cards, brochures, website management,
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very familiar with Photoshop & photo editing.
Skilled in scheduling appointments, making sure clients have 100% satisfaction, producing the finished product in a
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timely manner, following up with each client to ensure future work opportunities.
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Peaches School of Dance & Music September 2010 – August 2011
Owner
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Managed a staff of 15. Set employee hours, payroll, arranged staff meetings.
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Managed 4 studios. Made sure classes were on time, teachers were present & performing to studio standards,
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supervised all outside studio rental contracts.
Supervised new student registration, took care of all billing & maintained good rapport with dancers & parents.
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Planned all shows & appearances. Reserved theaters, created playbills for every show, managed online ticket sales,
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worked with local communities to appear at various festivals & events.
Managed studio store & inventory
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Education
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University of Arizona September 1988 July 1992
Bachelors in Art & Science Major: Communication Minor: Japanese
Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale Photography September 2000 July 2003
Skills
Quick to adapt to any new environment Timely and dependable
Willingness to learn and finish any given task Understand the importance of customer satisfaction
Proficient in Word, Excel & Photoshop Excellent oral and written communication skills
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