Tabitha L. Quintana
Phoenix, Az 85009
e-mail: **********@*******.***
Cell Phone 760-***-****
Skype: TabithaQ
Hello!
I'm responding to your job announcement on your web site. Please consider
my resume in your search for a Assistant Photographer in Phoenix, Arizona
location.
I would not only enjoy applying my skills to this position, I would thrive
on the opportunity to prove myself as an asset to the company and
contributing member to your team.
My experience in the client-service end of the photography business has
ingrained in me the importance of establishing solid relationships built on
excellent service. With great profitability,
* Brooks Institute of Photography Graduate, Bachelor of Art
* Co-Owner / Primary Photographer of Wee Ones Portrait Studio,
* 15+ years of customer service experience
I believe my skills, abilities, education and experience match your needs.
I have a Bachelor's degree from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa
Barbara, CA and over 10 years experience as a professional portrait
photographer.
As the owner of my own portrait studio, my responsibilities encompass all
aspects of the business, including scheduling, shooting, maintaining
photography job logs, performing digital image correction and resizing of
photos for proper usage in print, publishing on the web, and archiving
photos in a digital image library.
As a Studio Manager for Bruce Forrester Photography, I assisted in the
photographing of high-end wedding events as well as office management
duties.
This is what I love to do. I am confident that I can quickly demonstrate my
knowledge in photography and customer service during an interview with you.
At this point in my career, I am searching for a position that will allow
me to use my creative skills. Your opening presents the precise challenge
I am seeking.
I would like to discuss in greater detail the valuable contributions I
would make at your company. I can be reached at 760-***-****. Thank you
for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Tabitha Quintana
Tabitha L. Quintana
4140 West McDowell
Phoenix, Az 85009
e-mail: **********@*******.***
Cell Phone 760-***-****
Skype: TabithaQ
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Photoshop CS3 Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel
Nik Software Quick Books
EDUCATION:
B.A. Photography, (Illustration / Advertising)
Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara, Ca
EMPLOYMENT:
Jan '03 - July '10 Co-Owner / Primary Photographer, Wee Ones
Portrait Studio
459 South China Lake Blvd. Suite E
Ridgecrest, Ca 93555
www.weeonesstudio.com
Own and managed business, which provided family and children portraits.
Handled all aspects of business, including all marketing, customer service,
sales, purchasing and accounting. Consistently maintained a high-standard
performance record via exceptional service, follow- through, and specific
attention to detail.
Jan '07 -June '08 Media Specialist, Ridgecrest Charter School
325 South Downs Street
Ridgecrest, Ca 93555
Management, organization, and supervision of K-8 library facility.
Curricular planning and implementation of library skills program, K-8
training and supervision of library aide and part-time volunteers.
Allocate library budget, requisition, process, repair, and inventory
library materials and supplies. Managed computerized library
circulation/cataloging system. Supervised computer labs K-8, and
computerized remedial reading instruction.
July '05 - July '07 Photo Lab Specialist, Wal Mart
911 South China Lake Blvd
Ridgecrest, Ca 93555
Work with film development and digital printing. Maintenance on machine
hardware and software. Customer sales and service with cameras and
camcorders. Working to ensure OSHA compliance. Work with technicians to
work through problems both on the phone and in person.
Nov '01 - July '05 Sales Clerk, Mervyn's
Out of Business
Greeted customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs. Open
and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money,
separating charge slips, and balancing cash drawers. Maintained knowledge
of policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
July - '96 -Aug '98 Studio Manager, Bruce Forrester Photography
809 Spring Drive
Mill Valley, Ca 94941
Office manager of a wedding photography studio in San Francisco Bay Area.
Assisted on photo shoots and at weddings, kept the studio organized and
clean, performed administrative duties, ran errands, and organized client
meetings. Was responsible for turnaround of film development and dealings
with all vendors.