Alyssa Mays
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops. Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in on-location shoots, studio set-ups and equipment maintenance. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Successful photographer with solid background working with digital cameras and lenses to produce high-quality images. Adept at using natural light and modern technology with exceptional knowledge of lighting and color theory. Collaborative with artistic eye for composition.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Photographer
Self-employeed
05.2023 - Current
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
- Collaborated with clients to create engaging photo albums.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
- Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
Sales Associate
Target
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth
- Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies
Clothing Sales Associate
Childrens Place Inc.
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted customers with selecting clothing items and accessories based on individual needs.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Restocked shelves and organized displays in alignment with merchandising standards.
- Greeted customers, identified needs and provided product advice.
- Cleaned, closed, and secured store at end of shift.
- Developed loyal customer base by providing excellent customer service.
- Pressed and folded items upon arrival in store to increase visual appeal.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Cleaned, closed, and secured store at end of shift
- Developed loyal customer base by providing excellent customer service
- Dressed and accessorized mannequins to highlight featured clothing and accessories
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers
Education
GED -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL09.2019
Skills
- Location Shooting
- Operation and Control
- Photo Imaging
- Microsoft Access
- Google Drive
- Landscape Photography
- Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Photographer
Self-employeed
05.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Target
06.2021 - 10.2021
Clothing Sales Associate
Childrens Place Inc.
11.2020 - 06.2021
GED -
Tallahassee Community College