Freelance Editor Inventory Auditor

Samantha Bowles

Walnut Cove, NC *****

Cell: 336-***-****

E-Mail: ***********@******.***

Professional Summary

Creative Photographer with top skills in photo shoot composition and editing. Consistently meets artistic goals and project specifications. Talented in various multimedia applications, including Photoshop, Lightroom, and multiple social media platforms. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organized, clean and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details.

Reliable candidate ready to take on challenges in a position using problem-solving and task prioritization skills to help team succeed. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented.

Skills

Photo editing

Client relations

Landscape photography

Cultural awareness

Task prioritization

Quality assurance

Time management

Audit reporting

Issue resolution

Compliance reporting

Data collection

Statement review

Loss prevention

Trained in Point-of-Sale systems

Hospitality and accommodation

Forklift operation

Quality control

Specification compliance

Production preparation

Complex problem-solving

Machine regulation

Product inspection

Scanner operation

Box labeling

Warehouse cleaning

Merchandising

Inventory counting

Product identification

Product merchandising

Order filling

Marketing

Microsoft Word

Written communication

Experience

January 2022 to Current

Freelancer Walnut Cove, NC

Freelance Editor & Proofreader

Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.

Prepared, rewrote, and edited copies to improve readability.

Corrected errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax based on careful review of written copy.

Verified accuracy of facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources.

Managed production of [Type] publication, selecting artwork, overseeing layout, and checking printing.

Verified facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.

Improved materials and manuscripts with detailed advice on content, style and organization.

Researched topics in-depth using digital, physical, and in-person resources to supplement text.

Checked resources and compared specific details to external sources, verifying writer accuracy.

Implemented current techniques based on latest industry standards, trends, and technologies for best practices in communication.

January 2016 to Current

Self employed Walnut Cove, NC

Photography

Captured artfully composed images using expertly selected lenses, camera settings, and lighting techniques.

Optimized photographs using contrast adjustment and blemish correction.

Worked with personal, business, and organizational clients to realize creative visions.

Offered top-notch service, maximizing client satisfaction and obtaining numerous referrals.

Created memorable photography for special events to delight clients.

Created unique and artistic shots, leveraging knowledge of composition and photography fundamentals.

Branded images with consistent styles based on personal expertise or client requests.

Coordinated busy schedule of on-site appointments, location shoots, and personal portraiture.

Set up and broke down tripods, backdrops, and lighting for each shoot.

Enhanced landscape and urban photography with professional editing software tools.

Coordinated weddings, graduations, and other special event photography.

Maintained busy schedule of studio and outdoor sessions by keeping supplies and equipment ready for expected demands.

Used traditional and digital cameras along with tripods, filters, and flash attachments.

Obtained necessary light with reflectors and artificial flash attachments.

Completed themes with professional edited photographs, using both manual and digital retouching techniques.

Achieved desired shot using diverse equipment and settings, based on expertise and creative skills.

Composed unique shots, marrying subjections with lighting and settings to achieve desired looks.

June 2021 to June 2021

WIZ International Winston Salem, NC

Inventory Auditor

Facilitated strong lines of communication with senior management to actively present audit findings and recommendations.

Reduced nonconformances using complex root-cause analysis and corrective action planning.

Supported compliance with regulatory and quality standards through well-executed Inventory audits.

April 2021 to May 2021

Sheetz Kernersville, NC

Front End Food Cashier

Covered multiple store areas by cross-training in different roles.

Rang up customer items quickly and accurately using POS system.

Recaptured sales from dissatisfied customers using conflict mediation skills.

Monitored checkout stations for adequate cash availability.

Promoted customer satisfaction by supporting merchandise selection, returns, and exchanges.

Fixed checkout merchandise displays with continuous resets during down periods.

Prevented losses by watching for suspicious behavior.

Kept customers happy by quickly processing payments and bagging purchases.

Maintained accurate register totals by carefully counting and securing cash.

Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines.

Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents, and promote professional workspace.

Responded promptly to customer, vendor, and staff questions and quickly resolved issues, cultivating strong, long-term relationships.

Identified issues and implemented prompt and successful solutions to eliminate backlog and maximize workflows.

Listened to customer requests and specifications and made suggestions to appropriately fulfill needs.

November 2020 to April 2021

Amazon Kernersville, NC

Picker

Picked and packaged orders and transported using forklifts and hand trucks.

Supported order fulfillment objectives by memorizing specific inventory locations of high-demand SKUs.

Prevented injuries through strict compliance with safety and equipment requirements.

Maintained warehouse cleanliness by sweeping, mopping, and collecting trash.

Kept material handling equipment in good working order through regular inspections and basic upkeep.

Avoided delays, worked quickly, and minimized mistakes on pulls and packaging.

Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, and quantities of merchandise.

Leveraged forklift to pull warehouse items from shelves.

Completed accurate orders through careful reading of tickets and product matching.

Retrieved items quickly by maintaining well-organized storage area.

Dealt with damaged and defective items, including coordinating vendor returns.

Verified shipments by checking received items against invoices.

Met physically-demanding performance targets, staying in shape to quickly cover long distances each day.

Kept tool rooms, supply rooms, and other warehouse spaces organized for easy access.

Maintained stockroom compliance with safety requirements by keeping areas and equipment clean and in good working order.

Minimized product errors, carefully examining incoming shipments and properly tagging items.

Reviewed printed price tickets against purchase order entries to verify accuracy.

June 2019 to October 2019

Dollar General Walnut Cove, NC

Cashier

Maintained clean, organized, and well-stocked checkout areas.

Engaged with customers while completing cash register transactions.

Balanced cash drawer at beginning and end of each shift.

Gave customers information about upcoming promotions and available items.

Maintained balance sheets with transaction information.

Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment.

Provided information to customers on products or services.

Trained new retail team members in customer service and company policies.

Assembled online order pickups and loaded purchases in vehicles.

Stocked store shelves and end-caps with merchandise.

Processed paperwork and updated accounts with new payments.

Assisted with price markdowns and merchandise changes on shelves.

Promoted loyalty programs and store cards.

Discussed promotions and special offers to customers to increase sales.

Fixed checkout merchandise displays with continuous resets during down periods.

Kept customers happy by quickly processing payments and bagging purchases.

Promoted customer satisfaction by supporting merchandise selection, returns, and exchanges.

Recorded daily transactions precisely to avoid errors and keep logs accurate.

Worked with customer service leaders and managers to meet customer needs.

Covered multiple store areas by cross-training in different roles.

Maintained accurate register totals by carefully counting and securing cash.

Enhanced shopping experiences, directing or escorting to product locations on sales floor.

Prevented losses by watching for suspicious behavior.

Recaptured sales from dissatisfied customers using conflict mediation skills.

Monitored checkout stations for adequate cash availability.

Rang up customer items quickly and accurately using POS system.

Monitored fitting rooms and completed general cleaning tasks throughout store.

March 2018 to May 2018

RJR Tobaccoville, NC

Cigarette Machine Operator

Coordinated preventive maintenance and repair actions to maximize machine uptime.

Returned low-quality work for recycling or disposal to meet quality assurance standards.

Interfaced with leadership to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.

Adhered to proper procedures and donned protective gear to avoid safety risks.

Maintained clean work area to foster optimal safety and production.

Leveraged advanced knowledge of individual machines and processes to back up team members.

Repaired and maintained equipment with excellent troubleshooting and mechanical abilities.

Prevented excess downtime with well-coordinated production operations between team members and stations.

Helped supervisors resolve extruded filaments failing to meet standards.

Implemented changes to support strong quality control and maintain specifications.

Adjusted to changing work orders and production requirements to produce high-quality results.

Followed documented processes to comply with standardized work orders.

Adjusted and maintained machines to prevent malfunctions.

Documented quantities, types, and materials of extruded products coming off production line.

Maintained efficient machine performance by detecting and correcting malfunctions and jams.

Kept up with production demands by coordinating flow of materials moving into machines and products moving out.

Met quality standards consistently with proactive identification and removal of defective and substandard products.

Maintained material plasticity and regulated product solidification with correct use of air and gas inputs.

Determined ideal way to set up for each production run based on work orders and specifications.

Assisted with quality assurance by collecting product samples for laboratory analysis.

January 2018 to October 2018

Mall Jump Winston Salem, NC

Machine Operator

Coordinated preventive maintenance and repair actions to maximize machine uptime.

Interfaced with leadership to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.

Maintained clean work area to foster optimal safety and production.

Followed documented processes to comply with standardized work orders.

Adjusted and maintained machines to prevent malfunctions.

Implemented changes to support strong quality control and maintain specifications.

Adhered to proper procedures and donned protective gear to avoid safety risks.

Leveraged advanced knowledge of individual machines and processes to back up team members.

Prepared for production runs by breaking down, assembling and calibrating equipment.

Resolved defects by correcting products and removing sub-standard items from line.

Read and understood the production orders to complete accurate work and minimize wasted resources.

Quality controlled the finished products with regular inspections and non-destructive tests.

Minimized safety hazards by maintaining clean and organized work areas.

Continuously cleaned and organized work areas to remove safety hazards and maintain a minimum level of production errors.

Set up, calibrated and continuously adjusted production equipment to achieve the desired production speed and material flow.

Removed imperfections and altered final dimensions to finish products within specified tolerances.

Completed basic repairs to restore the performance of a malfunctioning machine.

Completed routine maintenance and basic repairs to restore machine performance.

September 2017 to December 2017

Zaxbys King, NC

Cashier

Kept beverages, condiments, and other items fresh for customers.

Supported customers by staying current on foodservice menus and policies.

Processed foodservice payments via cash, debits, and vouchers in high-volume [Type] environment.

Stocked, priced, and organized merchandise around service lines.

Trained new cashiers on service strategies, cashier actions, and institutional policies.

Protected customers by maintaining clean and sanitized cash lines.

Totaled and verified drawers daily, taking care to resolve discrepancies.

Minimized fraud risks throughout shifts, carefully monitoring patrons for suspicious behaviors.

Rang up customer items quickly and accurately using POS system.

Monitored fitting rooms and completed general cleaning tasks throughout store.

Maintained accurate register totals by carefully counting and securing cash.

Promoted customer satisfaction by supporting merchandise selection, returns, and exchanges.

Fixed checkout merchandise displays with continuous resets during down periods.

Prevented losses by watching for suspicious behavior.

Monitored checkout stations for adequate cash availability.

Recorded daily transactions precisely to avoid errors and keep logs accurate.

Recaptured sales from dissatisfied customers using conflict mediation skills.

Covered multiple store areas by cross-training in different roles.

April 2017 to September 2017

Bojangles Walnut Cove, NC

Food Service Team Member

Monitored food at serving areas for freshness and replenishment needs.

Sanitized surface areas and kitchen equipment to prevent infection or cross contamination.

Observed quality and safety standards for safe food-handling practices.

Reduced customer wait times through expert order processing.

Plated food according to quality presentation standards and temperature guidelines.

Delivered orders promptly by assisting kitchen staff.

Took orders and processed payments through touchscreen POS systems.

Contributed to restaurant appearance by cleaning and replenishing supplies in dining areas.

Took orders and resolved complaints using effective customer communication skills.

Contributed to positive restaurant reputation by greeting and serving customers with professionalism.

Managed orders from start to finish, verifying quality and quantity before bagging customer items.

Reviewed food orders carefully to prepare accurate meal trays.

Cooked large-batch preparations following recipes and using commercial kitchen equipment.

Relayed orders to kitchen staff with high accuracy and speed.

Operated industrial dishwashers to sanitize trays, utensils, and kitchen equipment.

Maintained food supply, reported low-stock items, and rotated stock.

Tallied money accurately, balancing cash drawer at open and close of each day.

Prevented germ spread by cleaning and sanitizing surfaces.

Set up work stations, prep tables, and service counters for daily food service.

Prepared and organized trayline, hot wells, and steam tables according to required holding temperatures.

Education

December 2021 Forsyth Tech Winston Salem, NC

Diploma

Completion of ASL basic

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