Profile
Technical Photography graduate of Appalachian State University seeking to
advance current professional experience in the photography field and to expand
upon knowledge of marketing, public relations, and additional advanced media.
Education
Appalachian State University May 2010
Technical Photography Major. Business Minor.
Experience
CP Photo and Video, Winston-Salem, NC
June 2010-Current
Photographer and Sales. Photograph and sell portraits of church members for
directories. Requires frequent traveling to various locations around North
Carolina and surrounding states.
The Sleep Inn of Boone, NC
August 2009-June 2010
Front Desk. Required continuous customer service abilities and problem solving.
Use of multiple telephone lines, making reservations, organizational skills and
overall office procedures
Photography Assistant, Internship Fall 2009
Debbie Devita. Equine portrait shoot at Leatherwood near Boone, NC
Photography Assistant, Internship Summer 2009
Barry Green. Wedding in Valle Crucis, NC
The Village Inns of Blowing Rock
September 2007-July 2009
Front Desk and Breakfast Attendant. Trained new employees. Multitasking
breakfast bar set-up and clean-up with front desk responsibilities of answering
the phone and attending to guests.
Smoketree Lodge, Banner Elk, NC
September 2006-May 2007
Front desk. Developed knowledge of hospitality and customer service.
Skills
Knowledge of studio lighting and equipment for product, portrait, and
additional studio photography
Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, and Economics classes at
Appalachian State University taken to achieve business minor
Working knowledge of Photoshop CS4 and Dreamweaver, as well as Final Cut
Express
Experience with different office environments, telephones, and computer systems
Customer service, sales, and problem solving
Familiar with Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel
Highly organized, proficient and dedicated
Additional Experiences
Studio and wet lab assistant at Appalachian State University
Involved in the Emerging Leaders Club and Equestrian Club at Appalachian State
University
Certified in LEAF digital backing equipment