Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Arianna Emrick

Whitmore Lake,Michigan

Summary

Multifaceted Photographer offers portrait and wedding photography expertise coupled with outstanding color balance and correction talents. Assists clients with choosing right package to fit needs and accurately determines project goals, equipment and lighting needs. Works closely with others to maintain healthy, friendly work environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer

Arianna Alexa Photography
Dexter, Michigan
01.2019 - Current
  • Run my own business I started in high school
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations.
  • Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
  • Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
  • Scouted locations and curated props for photography shoots.
  • Review proofs with clients to determine which images should be printed or published.
  • Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
  • Set up camera control equipment, stands and tripods for shoots.
  • Create portfolios for clients to showcase work.
  • Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
  • Assist in planning setup of shoots including location scouting.
  • Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos.
  • Took pictures of individuals, families and small groups in studio or on location.
  • Research trends in photography styles to stay up-to-date with current technologies and practices.

Assistant Teacher

IXL Learning Center
Whitmore Lake, Michigan
05.2021 - 09.2023
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
  • Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.
  • Communicated regularly with parents, teachers and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
  • Attended faculty meetings as requested by the lead teacher.
  • Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
  • Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
  • Created colorful and attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.

Optician

Dexter Family Eye Center
Dexter, MI
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Stocked and restocked merchandise, maintained inventory, cleaned and straightened displays and entire store and processed defective, spoiled and cannibalized frames.
  • Scheduled appointments, verified insurance coverage, maintained accurate patient records and assisted with preliminary testing.
  • Heated, shaped, or bent metal or plastic frames to fit eyeglasses to client.
  • Inspected finished eyeglasses to conform to company's quality check process and verified proper fit to customer satisfaction.
  • Instructed customers on how to care for, insert and remove contact lenses.
  • Coordinated office bookkeeping, reporting and communication with customers and vendors and maintained office equipment.
  • Assisted customers with selecting frames and lenses that best suited their needs.
  • Ordered stock from suppliers based on customer orders.
  • Took specific facial measurements, including optical centers of eyes, pupillary distance and temple length.
  • Inspected completed eyeglasses to ensure accuracy before releasing them to patients.
  • Trained and mentored 3 new eyewear specialists and continued education to keep up with current technologies.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Barista Shift Lead

Bearclaw Coffee
Dexter, Michigan
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Ensured that beverages were prepared correctly using standardized recipes.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
  • Utilized POS system to receive and process customer payments.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
  • Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
  • Restocked self-service area with sweeteners, stir sticks and coffee cup sleeves.
  • Washed and cleaned coffee maker, french press and espresso machine to remove mineral and hard water deposits.
  • Restocked supplies such as cups, lids, straws, syrups and other beverage ingredients.
  • Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment.
  • Trained new staff members on operating espresso machines, frothing milk, making specialty drinks and following proper safety procedures.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Education

Associate of Arts - Photography

Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Dexter High School
Dexter, MI
06.2019

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Data Entry
  • Up-Selling
  • POS Systems
  • Cash Handling
  • Team Leadership
  • Excellent Math Skills
  • Friendly and Outgoing
  • Supply Management
  • Retail Sales
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Customer Follow-Up
  • Lead Development
  • Email Marketing
  • Negotiation

Timeline

Optician

Dexter Family Eye Center
09.2021 - 06.2022

Assistant Teacher

IXL Learning Center
05.2021 - 09.2023

Photographer

Arianna Alexa Photography
01.2019 - Current

Barista Shift Lead

Bearclaw Coffee
08.2018 - 05.2021

Associate of Arts - Photography

Washtenaw Community College

High School Diploma -

Dexter High School
Arianna Emrick