Thierry Doda
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing [Number] years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Photographer/Business Owner
Thierry Lyn Photography - Ww.thierrylynphotograph
01.2018 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Enhanced product awareness by taking pictures of new and available product offerings and posting to company's website and media accounts.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Input income and expense details into database to track business finances and address variances.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Increased annual client base by 275% over the course of three years and increased revenue by 440% in the same period
- Proven track record of retaining and growing client base - 65% of my clients return with and approximately 30% of my annual clientele for the last two years has consisted of 35% new clients
- Compiled information guides/designed Canva graphics
- Client communication
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Navigated collection of contracts, online delivery of images, etc
Private Swim Instructor/Business Owner
Miss Thierry's Swim Lessons
05.2017 - Current
- Scheduled, organized, and managed booking for up to 100 students per year.
- Planned instruction and taught daily swim classes to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained control and safety of class
- Increased annual student client base by 300% over the course of four years and increased revenue by 350% over the same period by effective marketing, referrals, competitive rate increases, and an improved business model that focuses on group/semi-private lessons rather than individual lessons.
- Proven track record of growing and retaining client base. 70% of my client families return with either the same student or a sibling, and approximately 30% of my annual clientele for the last two years has consisted of new families.
- Effectively communicated and built relationships with clients
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Input income and expense details into database to track business finances and address variances.
Student Teaching Intern
Willis D. Shaw Elementary School
Springdale, AR
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Student teaching placements in second grade, third grade, and kindergarten.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Delivered personalized academic, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes/help students reach specific learning goals
- Maintained composed, professional demeanor in classroom situations.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Established and maintained strong rapport with students and their families both inside and outside of the classroom
- Implemented classroom management procedures and behavior management plans
- Developed engaging lesson plans and executed instruction for students in all subject areas.
- Designed and implemented a 10-day curriculum unit.
- Established and maintained strong rapport with students and their families both in and outside of the classroom.
- Implemented classroom and behavior management procedures.
- Developed assessment tracking tools and used data to track student progress and implement lesson adjustments, differentiated instruction, and interventions as needed.
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators on classroom policies and management strategies.
- Collaborated with team members of a Professional Learning Community.
- Knowledge of and experience with the PLC process, RTI, and instructional best practices.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Marketing Assistant/Photographer
University Of Arkansas Recreation
Fayetteville, AR
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects and digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Reviewed images and selected best frames to present in client portfolio for purchase.
- Consulted and collaborated with other members of the marketing team to discuss needs, ideas, and style preferences.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
Photojournalist for Campus Magazine
University Of Arkansas Hill Magazine
Fayetteville, AR
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects and digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Reviewed images and selected best frames to present in client portfolio for purchase.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR05.2023
Study Abroad - Intercultural Communication
CIEE Amsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands08.2023
Skills
- Planning, Scheduling, and Organization
- Client Relations and Communication
- Customer Satisfaction and Retention
- Team Collaboration
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Business Marketing
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Digital Photography and Editing
- Graphics Editing
- Adobe Creative Suite
Certification
- Arkansas State Educator's Licensure, Elementary Education K-6 (Expected August 2023)
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Project Learning Tree
Timeline
Student Teaching Intern
Willis D. Shaw Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Marketing Assistant/Photographer
University Of Arkansas Recreation
08.2018 - 12.2020
Photojournalist for Campus Magazine
University Of Arkansas Hill Magazine
08.2018 - 12.2020
Photographer/Business Owner
Thierry Lyn Photography - Ww.thierrylynphotograph
01.2018 - Current
Private Swim Instructor/Business Owner
Miss Thierry's Swim Lessons
05.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Study Abroad - Intercultural Communication
CIEE Amsterdam