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Alex Jacobsen

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Summary

A highly organized, self-motivated professional with years of service industry experience and a heart for non-profits. Kind and dedicated with exceptional people skills and a high attention to details, logistics and organization. Enthusiastic team player who is always ready and willing ot learn, grow, and brings a sense of calm to high-stress situations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Wedding Photographer

Self-Employed, LLC
10.2019 - Current
  • Direct clients and help instill confidence and comfortability while building strong relationships to build trust and create a positive experience.
  • Book, photograph, edit, and delivery high quality galleries to families and couples as well as brands, including Frito Lay.
  • Marketing and advertising work through website building, blogging, social media, SEO and building relationships with other vendors.

Graphic Designer/Set Coordination

FILMPAC
04.2017 - 09.2019
  • Planned, organized, designed and coordinated full sets for video and photo shoots.
  • Completed virtual design projects for marketing and advertising projects
  • Worked directly with clients to provide answers to customer service questions.

Kid's Ministry Teacher

University Fellowship Church
09.2017 - 03.2019
  • Designed and implemented specific lesson plans and activities for children ages 2-6 years old.
  • Delivered constructive feedback on children to parents and guardians, held meetings when necessary.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to grow as a team and as individual teachers.

Sales Associate

Cookie's Clothing Co
07.2016 - 12.2018
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty as well as understand individual needs while shopping.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.

Assistant Wedding Coordinator

Event Crush
03.2018 - 11.2018
  • Assisted in all wedding setup and teardown of over 30 events.
  • Liaised between wedding venues, vendors and engaged couple to help plan and deliver successful event.

Interior Design Assistant

Sarah Elizabeth Designs
05.2018 - 10.2018
  • Assisted interior designer in designing and creating comfortable and functional environments to represent clients' lifestyle, taste and budget.
  • Handled all communication with clients, contractors, scheduled meetings and maintained the calendar
  • Photographed progress and finished projects.
  • Built 3D models using AutoCAD software.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
05.2019

High School Diploma -

Kalaheo High School
Kailua, HI
04.2015

Skills

  • Professional photography skills
  • Project Planning and Management
  • Fostering positive relationships
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Highly organized
  • Teaching and instruction
  • Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Patience and kindness

Timeline

Professional Wedding Photographer

Self-Employed, LLC
10.2019 - Current

Interior Design Assistant

Sarah Elizabeth Designs
05.2018 - 10.2018

Assistant Wedding Coordinator

Event Crush
03.2018 - 11.2018

Kid's Ministry Teacher

University Fellowship Church
09.2017 - 03.2019

Graphic Designer/Set Coordination

FILMPAC
04.2017 - 09.2019

Sales Associate

Cookie's Clothing Co
07.2016 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

University of Oregon

High School Diploma -

Kalaheo High School
Alex Jacobsen