Aaya Hefni
Carmel,IN
Summary
Entrepreneurial high school senior with experience in photography, marketing, customer service, leadership, and community involvement. Founder of Photos by Aaya with 30+ completed client sessions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Lead
Playa Bowls
03.2026 - Current
- Lead team members during daily operations to ensure efficient service and a positive customer experience
- Train and support new employees on company procedures, food preparation, and customer service standards
- Oversee cash handling, register operations, and opening/closing responsibilities
- Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards throughout the store
- Assist with inventory management, restocking, and shift organization
Host
Café Patachou
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated guest seating to optimize flow and enhance dining experience.
- Managed reservation systems to ensure accurate table allocations and minimize wait times.
- Supervised front-of-house staff, fostering teamwork and improving service efficiency.
- Trained new hosts on customer service standards and operational procedures.
Founder & Freelance Photographer
Photos by Aaya
09.2024 - Current
- Completed 30+ photography sessions
- Manage clients, scheduling, editing, and marketing
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and client engagement.
- Collaborated with clients to understand needs and deliver tailored photography solutions.
Photographer Assistant & Editor
Apicem Studios
01.2024 - Current
- Captured high-quality images for diverse projects, enhancing client satisfaction and brand visibility.
- Collaborated with creative teams to develop concepts, ensuring alignment with client objectives and branding guidelines.
- Utilized advanced photography equipment and editing software to produce visually compelling content for various media platforms.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
Education
High School -
Fishers High School
Fishers, Indiana05-2026
Skills
- Photography
- Adobe Lightroom
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Social Media Management
- English & Arabic
- Crocheting and selling clothes
Timeline
Shift Lead
Playa Bowls
03.2026 - Current
Host
Café Patachou
08.2025 - Current
Founder & Freelance Photographer
Photos by Aaya
09.2024 - Current
Photographer Assistant & Editor
Apicem Studios
01.2024 - Current
High School -
Fishers High School
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Al-Huda Youth, Volunteer Barista
- Community Event Photographer
- Al-Huda Spark Media, Volunteer