Box ***
Coldwater, Ont.
Phone 705-***-****
Email acg9a2@r.postjobfree.com
Diana Douglas
Objective
A fast paced, challenging position as a photographer.
Professional Experience
August 2011 to present: Lifetouch Canada
Photographer
Photograph school children from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12
Travel throughout Simcoe County from school to school, occasionally 2 schools in one
day
Liaise with school office staff
Organize, maintain and transport the required camera equipment
Complete mileage reports, time sheets and all other required paperwork
Help out in the office as needed
2001 to January 2011: Simcoe Parts Service Inc.
Shipper/Receiver/Packer/Equipment Operator
Appointed as Acting Section Leader in 2005
Trained new employees successfully
Achieved WHMIS certification
Developed knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
Operated tow buggy and forklift, licensed in 2001
1996 to 2001: Great Beginnings Portraits
Photographer/Customer Service
Worked independently and without supervision, photographed pets and their owners
throughout Canada and the United States
1994 to 1996: Barrie Metals Ltd.
Administrative Assistant/Customer Service Coordinator
Managed front office reception area, processed telephone orders and correspondence
Coordinated Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims
Administered Group Benefit Plan
Sat on Health and Safety Committee
WHMIS certification
1992 to1994: Amora Portrait Studio
Photographer/Customer Service
Photographed school children, travelled throughout Simcoe County with a team of three
photographers (including Sylvia)
Organized and staged photo shoots as well as performed business follow-up
1990 to 1992: Gatsteel Industries Inc.
Administrative Assistant/Customer Service Coordinator
Managed front office reception area, processed telephone orders and correspondence
Set up and monitored databases and filing systems
1985 to 1990: Douglas, Joisten & Associates
Administrative Assistant/Customer Service Coordinator
Managed front office reception area, processed telephone orders and correspondence
Responded to phone inquiries regarding Life Insurance Quotes
1982 to 1985: Mortgage Insurance Company of Canada
Claims Examiner
Verified and processed insurance claims
Volunteer Experience
1989 to 1994: The Honey Harbour Club
Administrator/Treasurer/Secretary
Managed a summer day camp for children – hired staff, purchased supplies, paid bills,
prepared annual financial statements
Administered the daily schedule and routines of the camp
Supervised the children’s activities – crafts, games, trips, hikes
Planned the annual bar-b-que fundraiser – sold tickets, ordered raffle prizes from local
merchants, food and beverages (purchase, preparation, sale and clean-up) for
approximately 300 people
Related Skills and Personal Attributes
Excellent organizational, time management, oral/written communication skills
Detail oriented, resourceful, thoughtful, patient
Energetic self starter, fast learner, proven leadership successes
References available on request.