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Andy Martinez

Mesquite

Summary

Dynamic event photographer with a self-owned photography business, excelling in client relationship building and advanced lighting techniques. Renowned for capturing candid moments that enhance client satisfaction, resulting in increased repeat business. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop and committed to delivering high-quality images on time, ensuring memorable experiences for diverse clientele.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Photographer

Freelance
08.2023 - Current
  • Captured memorable moments by skillfully photographing various events, including weddings, corporate functions, and social gatherings.
  • Maintained a professional demeanor while interacting with diverse clientele and adapting to various event settings and challenges.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality images and consistently meeting deadlines for photo processing and delivery.
  • Anticipated key moments during live events enabling quick reaction times for capturing candid shots that generated positive feedback from clients.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Increased repeat business by building strong relationships with clients and providing exceptional customer service throughout the event photography process.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Coordinated with vendors such as florists, caterers, and venue staff to ensure optimal positioning of photography subjects within event spaces.
  • Promoted business through targeted marketing efforts including social media engagement, website updates, blog posts, online galleries showcasing past work samples.

Sales Associate

AutoZone
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Education

Mesquite High School
Mesquite, TX
05.2023

Skills

  • Client relationship building
  • File organization
  • Creative vision
  • Strong editing skills
  • Flexible schedule
  • Photojournalism experience
  • Advanced lighting techniques
  • Social media promotion
  • Image retouching
  • Wide-angle photography
  • High-quality equipment handling
  • Problem-solving
  • Photo editing
  • Client communication
  • Adobe photoshop
  • Retouching and color correction
  • Digital photography
  • Creative artistic vision
  • Video editing
  • Social media marketing

Timeline

Event Photographer

Freelance
08.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

AutoZone
08.2023 - 06.2024

Mesquite High School