April Tudor
Quincy,IL
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Product Photographer
LTD Commodities
02.2016 - 08.2019
- Photograph covers, large room scenes and models on large sets, as requested
- Delegate duties and tasks with team members in order to attain daily workflow
- Set up, light and capture digital images, ensuring technical, creative and brand integrity within designated deadlines
- Provide image editing/retouching for print and web as needed.
- Participate in the creation of photo concepts to meet the requirements of the art supervisor and internal clients
- Maintain open and professional communication with members from Advertising and Merchandising.
- Foster effective communication amongst departments and staff.
- Trouble shoot equipment
- Participate in the building/construction of sets
Special Events Photographer
Lifetouch
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Capture images that are fun and creative exceeding the customers' expectations
- Answer customers' questions regarding product and service
- Traveled on location to photograph schools, dance studios
Photographer
Portrait Innovations
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Photograph and Sell portraits while meeting daily/weekly sales goals
- Provide excellent customer service via phone and in person
- Oversee all functions of Portrait Studio
- Portrait Studio
Customer Service
Life Safety Power
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Interact with customers by phone or in person to provide information and to ensure the best service possible.
- Handle and resolve customer complaints, special orders, or returns
- Obtain and examine all relevant information to assess validity of complaints and to determine possible causes.
- Answer customers' questions regarding product, service, operation, or maintenance.
- Receive and process orders, provide information concerning pricing, changes in service, discontinuance, and shipping.
- Keep records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken.
Lead Photographer
08.2008 - 05.2014
- Traveled on location for various photo shoots, including school portraits, sports, dance, candid, and action shots.
- Experience working with special needs students.
Customer Service/Sales Associate
Digital Pix and Composites
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Perform all tasks associated within the sales office including:
- Responsibilities include maintaining existing and new accounts with current contracts.
- Updated contact information in Salesforce and PixSmart.
- Marketed to new potential clients.
- Submitted completed contracts.
Photographer/Owner
Portrait Creations
04.2007 - 04.2014
- Traveled on location to photograph schools, dance studios, corporate events, fundraisers, weddings, sporting events, senior, and family portraits.
- Create sales presentations and advertisements.
- Assist clients with portrait needs, ordering, and payment.
- Handled all financial and accounting needs of the business.
Newborn Photographer
Portrait Creations
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Traveled to various hospitals for in room photo shoots, specializing in newborn portraits, sibling portraits, and family photos.
- Uploaded portraits for viewing to a password protected website.
- Assisted families with portrait orders.
Sports Photographer
Portrait Creations
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Traveled to several sport complexes, pre-schools, and elementary schools in Illinois.
- Specialized in sports, school portraits, candid, and action shots.
Photographer
Interstate Studios
08.2006 - 04.2007
- Traveled to several pre-schools and elementary schools to photograph students, special needs students, teachers and staff.
Photographer
HR Imaging
09.2002 - 01.2003
- Traveled to several high schools, pre-schools, elementary schools, and dance studios to photograph students, teachers and staff.
- Photographed sports teams, as well as individual players.
- Attended school dances and photographed attending couples.
Pet Photographer
Memory Makers Studios
03.2000 - 06.2002
- Photographed pets and their families at several Petco and Petsmart stores.
- Returned to the Petco and Petsmart stores to sell and process portrait orders.
Cryptological Technician Technical
US Navy
06.1992 - 08.1995
- Non-communications signal Intelligence (ELINT)
- As a CT, I performed a wide range of tasks in support of the National Intelligence effort with an emphasis on cryptology and signals intelligence related products.
- Acquired and analyzed data received.
- Required, obtained, and maintained a Top Secret Security Clearance due to the highly classified work environment and equipment.
Timeline
Special Events Photographer
Lifetouch
04.2016 - 06.2016
Commercial Product Photographer
LTD Commodities
02.2016 - 08.2019
Photographer
Portrait Innovations
11.2015 - 04.2016
Customer Service
Life Safety Power
04.2014 - 11.2015
Customer Service/Sales Associate
Digital Pix and Composites
01.2013 - 04.2014
Newborn Photographer
Portrait Creations
01.2012 - 03.2012
Sports Photographer
Portrait Creations
09.2011 - 01.2012
Lead Photographer
08.2008 - 05.2014
Photographer/Owner
Portrait Creations
04.2007 - 04.2014
Photographer
Interstate Studios
08.2006 - 04.2007
Photographer
HR Imaging
09.2002 - 01.2003
Pet Photographer
Memory Makers Studios
03.2000 - 06.2002
Cryptological Technician Technical
US Navy
06.1992 - 08.1995