Amanda French
Auburn,New York
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Ready to take on new challenges with dedication and enthusiasm. Demonstrates proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Reservations agent
Mirbeau Inn & Spa, Skaneateles
Skaneateles
03.2017 - Current
- Answering calls and assisting guests with booking resort reservations for rooms/spa/dining via Resort Suite
- Assisting guests via live chat
- Handling and managing clientele and reservations for 4 different Mirbeau properties
- Assist guests with gift card sales/orders
- Handling and managing guest emails via Microsoft Outlook
- Earns commission on all sales of room and spa bookings, percentage earned is based on agent’s individual sales skills and knowledge of what the company offers
Front counter cashier
Doug’s Fish Fry, Skaneateles
Skaneateles
05.2012 - 03.2017
- Works both closing and opening shifts
- Provided customer service such as serving, maintenance, stocking, and food prep
Wedding Photographer
Assisted Professional Wedding Photographer in Skaneateles, NY Area
Skaneateles, NY
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Freedom to shoot detail shots and portraits as a third shooter
- Received one-on-one tips and feedback during wedding shoots from two other photographers
- Had own photos reviewed by the photographer and sent to the brides
- Enhanced and contributed to photographer's ideas and photo set-ups
Studio photographer
Portrait Innovations, Fairmount Fair
04.2015 - 05.2015
- Shoots and helps pose subjects
- Assists with set design and costume
- Minor photo retouching if needed
- Responsible for driving sales of prints/print packages to customers
Front Desk student assistant in Information Commons
E.H Butler Library, Suny College at Buffalo
Buffalo
09.2010 - 05.2013
- Check books in/out to students and faculty
- Sort books by call number
- Help students and faculty find books through online library catalog and in stacks
- Sell student and faculty ID cards and bus passes
- Handled student late fees
- Activated computer passwords for guest log-ons/issued guest log-ons
Temporary Photographer’s Assistant
Forest Productions in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
08.2008
- Collaborated with a commercial photographer to prepare photo shoots
- Edited and retouched portraits using Adobe Photoshop
- Enhanced subject composition utilizing lighting techniques and vocal directions
Front counter cashier and Drive-Thru service
McDonald’s, Auburn
Auburn
06.2007 - 05.2012
- Cross trained in all restaurant functions including grill, food prep/assembly line, maintenance and lobby services
Gift Wrapper
Mackenzie-Childs Warehouse
Union Springs
- Holiday seasonal (4 weeks)
Photographer
Runway 4.0, Suny College at Buffalo
- Photographed over 50 models during annual fashion show
Photographer
Auburn High School Yearbook
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Photographed sports events throughout the academic year
Education
Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts - Photography
State University of New York College at Buffalo
Buffalo, New YorkSkills
- Operating Systems: Windows PC & Mac
- Design Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom
- Office Software: Microsoft Word/Powerpoint/Outlook/OneDrive, Resort Suite, Agilysys
- Phone and email etiquette
- Problem-solving
- Photo editing
- Client communication
- Creative vision
Related Photography Coursework
Intro to Photography course highlights:
- Shot all photos with a 35mm Pentax manual film camera
- Used Kodak TMAX 400 black and white film
- Developed film in darkroom and made prints using enlargers and scanners
Intermediate Photography course highlights:
- Edited photos using Adobe Photoshop
- Applied use of an external flash unit and light meter
- Advanced Photography course highlights:
- Created photos using High Dynamic Range technique
- Completed photos using programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Photomatix Pro
Senior Studio in Photography course highlights:
- Given the advantage of working on a photography project of own choice
- Responsible for setting up photo shoots and making prints each week
- Practiced High Dynamic Range (HDR) technique using both Photomatix Pro and Adobe Photoshop
- Participated in own student photography show
Websites
Volunteer Work
Loaves and Fishes Dining Hall, Buffalo NY
Mercy Health & Rehab Center, Auburn NY
Timeline
Reservations agent
Mirbeau Inn & Spa, Skaneateles
03.2017 - Current
Wedding Photographer
Assisted Professional Wedding Photographer in Skaneateles, NY Area
06.2015 - 10.2015
Studio photographer
Portrait Innovations, Fairmount Fair
04.2015 - 05.2015
Front counter cashier
Doug’s Fish Fry, Skaneateles
05.2012 - 03.2017
Front Desk student assistant in Information Commons
E.H Butler Library, Suny College at Buffalo
09.2010 - 05.2013
Temporary Photographer’s Assistant
Forest Productions in Buffalo, New York
08.2008
Photographer
Auburn High School Yearbook
01.2008 - 01.2009
Front counter cashier and Drive-Thru service
McDonald’s, Auburn
06.2007 - 05.2012
Gift Wrapper
Mackenzie-Childs Warehouse
Photographer
Runway 4.0, Suny College at Buffalo
Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts - Photography
State University of New York College at Buffalo