Customer Service Sales
Resume:
THOMAS KEVIN LEWTER
Cordova, TN 38018
*****@**********.***
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Kevin Lewter Photography/www.bigKphotos.com; Cordova, TN
Freelance Photographer
Established own photography business, which also includes on-line sales
through business web site, that features sports, studio, outdoor portraits,
company functions, banquets, class reunions, candid portraitures, on-
location sessions, etc. Also string for the Bartlett Express and
Millington Star newspapers (photography and writing) and have won
outstanding photography awards. Familiar with Photoshop and basic computer
operations.
State Press Award, First Place, Best Sports Photograph (2007)
Suburban Newspapers of America, 2007 Editorial Contest, 2nd Place-Class A,
Best Sports Photo (2007)
Sam's Club; Bartlett, TN
2003 - 2004
Photo Lab Technician
Operate photo minilab equipment; camera sales; customer service.
Homefolks Photo; Bartlett, TN
1990 - 2001
Vice President/Store Manager
Family-owned photography business. Retail - responsibilities included
camera sales & service, camera repair, daily sales reports, inventory
control, purchasing of pre-owned photography equipment, transactions with
vendors and purchasing stock for the store; vast camera knowledge.
Photography - experience includes sports, studio, outdoor portraits,
company functions, banquets, weddings, class reunions and proms;
experienced with multiple formats.
Memphis Redbirds AAA Baseball official team photographer (1998-2001)
Memphis Chicks AA Baseball official team photographer (1992-1997)
Memphis Riverkings CHL official team photographer (1998-1999)
Photography work has been published in several local newspapers & magazines
and also in the book "Mud Hens and Mavericks" by Judith Blahnik and Phillip
S. Shulz.
Sports Fantasy; Memphis, TN
1988 - 1990
Store Manager
Responsible for hiring and managing 5-7 employees, daily sales, customer
service, inventory control and daily financial transactions.
THOMAS KEVIN
LEWTER
Resume -
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Service Merchandise; Memphis, TN
1982 - 1988
Manager - Sporting Goods & Toys (Mall of Memphis)
1987 - 1988
Duties included hiring and managing 8-12 departmental employees,
scheduling, customer service, display/assembly and stocking merchandise;
also responsible for gun inventory & sales.
Sales Associate - Sporting Goods & Toys (Raleigh)
1982 -
1987
Responsibilities included customer service, stocking & sales; participated
in management trainee program.
EDUCATION
Memphis State University; Memphis, TN; B.A. Communications (1986)
Frayser Baptist High School; Memphis, TN (1980)
References & Portfolio Available Upon Request.
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THOMAS KEVIN LEWTER
6915 LaGrange Circle N.
Cordova, TN 38018
*****@**********.***
Social Security Number: ***-**-****
Tennessee Driver's License Number: 53678106
Job Announcement Number: AA-HQ-01-10
Position Title: Visual Information Specialist
Series & Grade: YA-1084-01/01
NARRATIVE STATEMENT
I have been around cameras and photography for a long time. I was given a
Canon T-70 for Christmas one year and gradually built a nice little system,
eventually switching to auto focus and now digital. I graduated from
college in 1986, majoring in Communications, and took several classes in
photography and film/television production.
My father, who had been shooting weddings, portraits, etc. since I was a
kid, opened his own photography business in 1990, Homefolks Photo. I
joined him in this venture later that year.
We were Memphis' premiere used camera shop, dealing with all types of
cameras from 110, disc, APS, Polaroid, 35mm, and medium and large format
cameras. We did camera repair and even had darkroom equipment, studio
lighting, backdrops, slide projectors and some video equipment in our
inventory; all of which I dabbled in. Soon after I joined Homefolks, we
expanded into the adjacent storefront to make room for a studio, a
photography classroom, and bridal consultation area. With the introduction
of digital photography becoming prevalent, my father decided to retire and
we shut the store down, liquidating our entire inventory.
My Homefolks experience helped me to land the job in the 1-hour photo lab
at Sam's Club. This minilab experience was a new addition to my
photography career. Because of my camera knowledge, I was also put in
charge of camera sales at the store. With film on the decline, I pushed
for more digital-friendly options for customers, which were later developed
and put into use.
Deciding that freelance was a good venue for my photography skills, I
decided to begin my own business, Kevin Lewter Photography. After
acquiring my first digital camera, I honed my Photoshop skills and expanded
my digital photography knowledge. My years of retail experience have
helped me to offer exceptional customer service and great photos. Now,
five years later and with a carefully developed website
(www.bigKphotos.com), my business is my focus.
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