Professional Photographer

Richard Finkle

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Rio Rancho, NM 87144

505-***-****

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Objective

A rewarding employment position that utilizes my many years of management and creative experience

Skills

∙Founded and successfully ran a professional photography studio for 32 years

∙Created a large customer base

∙Supervised and managed a staff of 5 employees

∙Maintained the business accounts using Microsoft Excel

∙Coordinated and networked with other professionals in my field

∙Utilized large, medium and small format cameras

∙Proficient in Adobe Photoshop CS2, Zenofex 2, Auto FX, Adobe Image Ready

and ACD Systems

∙Prepared specialized computer mapping programs for GPS surveys of real

estate

∙Won recognition for award winning photographs amongst my peers

∙Established new territories and customers by marketing and selling frames

∙Advised real estate professionals

Education

Bachelor of Science – Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Business Administration Minor- Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Business courses- Fulton Montgomery Community College, Johnston, NY

Photography refresher courses- New England Institute of Professional Photography- various locations in Massachusetts

Reporting and media courses- United States Air Force, Canon AFB, Clovis, NM

Work Experience

Costar Group, Albuquerque, NM March 2006-September 2009

Research Photographer II

Photographed and collected data with pertinent GPS information

Territory included Central NM to Southern CO into Eastern AZ

Finkle Photography-Leominster, MA Albuquerque, NM September 1974-February 2006

Owner/Principal Photographer

Crafted exceptional quality portraits for three generations of New England clients

Set up seasonal promotions

Strong ability to sell my product

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