Melissa Jackson
Gray Court, SC *****
************.**@*****.***
Experienced professional photographer with strong leadership skills seeking employment with over 20 years of experience. My expertise includes all aspects of hands-on experience inside and outside of the studio with skilled, proficient, and personable photo-shoots. Three adjectives that best describe my work ethic are sales-driven, dependable, and honest I am seeking employment opportunities with career potential and benefits. I love a challenge and adapt well to different working conditions.
Being a Team player as well as someone that can thrive working with little to no supervision is an important skill that I have developed throughout my professional life. As a multi-task oriented, and dedicated employee; performing to the best of my potential has been one of my long term, main goals in the work environment. I am consistently striving to improve my abilities in the work force, and I believe that I would be an asset to your company.
Core Qualifications
• Excel in Photoshop as well as other photo-editing programs
• Account management, business development
• Multi-task management
• Strong sales experience
• Microsoft Office-Computer proficient
• Strong Client relations
• Creative problem solving
• Strong customer needs assessment
• Project management Experience
• Housekeeping skills
• Maintained Dependability and Trustworthiness while in client’s homes
• Effective time management skills
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
House Cleaner
Misty’s Pristine Cleaning Service - Seneca, SC
October 2020 to September 2021
• Cleaned clients’ houses as specified
• Duties included sanitizing, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning mirrors and windows, and mopping. Cleaning up after pets, feeding, and walking pets if needed. Swept outdoor patios and decks.
• Scheduled different houses for cleaning services through out the week
• Performed light cleaning duties at the Post Office in Seneca biweekly.
• Worked with little to no supervision
• Exceptional customer service and time management skills
Mobile Photographer
Portraits Usa - Main office located in Ohio
March 2016 to September 2020
Mobile Portrait Photographer
• Traveled to different locations to shoot pre-sold studio appointments
• Managed all aspects of the portrait photography experience
• Carried mobile photography equipment to each location and was responsible for the set up and tear down of all equipment.
• Responsible for client satisfaction and pre-sold all available portrait products.
• Scheduled appointments for the Sales phase of all portrait appointments
• Set up an appointment date and time for each Family to view and purchase their individual portrait sessions.
Photographer
Picture People - Greenville, SC
March 2014 to February 2016
ASSISTANT MANAGEMENT
• Mobile photography manager
• Set and exceeded appointment goals
• Photographed newborns, children, teens,, adults, families, couples, engagement, bridal, and pet portraits
• Set and exceeded strong sales goals
• Implemented new marketing strategies
• Opened and closed studio daily and deposited cash Photographer
Picture Me Portrait Studio - Simpsonville, SC
February 2008 to April 2012
• Set and exceeded daily appointment goals
• Photographed newborns, children, adults, and family portraits
• Set and exceeded strong sales goals
• Strategized daily management of studio
• Opened and closed studio and deposited cash
Photographer
Sears Portrait Studio - Greenville, SC
August 2006 to July 2008
• Set and exceeded daily appointment goals
• Photographed newborns, children, and adults, and families
• Implemented and maintained strong sales goals
• Initiated new marketing strategies
• Opened and Closed studio daily and deposited cash Lead Photographer
Glamour Shots - Greenville, SC
February 2002 to June 2006
- Set and exceeded appointment goals
- Photographed newborns, children, teens, adults, families, couples, bridal, and boudoir
- Set and exceeded strong sales goals
- Initiated new marketing strategies
-Trained and managed all photographers
-Actively created new poses for clients
-Opened and Closed studio daily and deposited cash Seasonal Photographer
Picture People - Greenville, SC
October 2001 to January 2002
• Set and exceeded appointment goals
• Photographed infants, children, adults, and families
• Set and exceeded strong sales goals
Project Management
Turner Builders - Greenville, SC
April 1996 to September 2001
• Hired and managed contractors
• Managed all accounts (payable and receivable)
• Implemented the company's growth from contractor to builder
• Delegated all work orders
• Responsible for all subcontractors completion orders and weekly pay Education
Associate of Arts in Graphic Arts
Greenville Technical College - Greenville, SC
1987 to 1990
High School Diploma
Mauldin High School - Mauldin, SC
1990
Skills
• Photography
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Lightroom
• Social Media Management
• Residential Cleaning
• Accounts Receivable
• Branding
• Video Production