Ashley Melton

I am a gifted and passionate photographer with almost 18 years of experience producing top-quality photos in the studio and outdoor settings. Hands-on experience assisting with all aspects of memorable photoshoots, including scheduling, set designing, shooting, and editing. I started my freelance photography business in May of 2021 when I made the decision to leave my current job and homeschool my two children. Now that my children are graduating and not home as much, I'm looking to return to the work industry.

Responsibilities and Job Skills:

• Setting up sets and photographic equipment
• Taking Pictures
• Editing and retouching images
• Choosing and setting up locations
• Reproducing and framing photographs
• Promoting my business
• Researching and making contacts
• General administration
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

A previous trustworthy buyer with expertise in purchasing, procurement, and resource allocation. Excels at building relationships with suppliers, vendors, and clients in order to negotiate better contracts and increase bottom-line profits. Highly skilled at optimizing inventory levels to minimize costs while ensuring availability of supplies and materials. Collaborates with business leaders to adjusts purchases in order to meet company goals. I am dedicated, resourceful, and detail-oriented, an efficient negotiator with excellent verbal and written communication skills, relationship building capabilities, and passion for preemptive market analysis.

Responsibilities and Job Skills:

• Researched potential new suppliers in order to find the best value for goods and services.
• Implemented strategies for streamlining procurement processes resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings.
• Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
• Prepared bid documents for tender process management according to company's policies and procedures.
• Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Participated in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.
• Managed inventory control systems to track stock levels, deliveries and related information.
• Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.

Previously a compassionate and detailed-oriented CNA with two and a half years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and administering medication. Dedicated to ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients, resulting in a 95% satisfaction rate from families and caregivers.

Responsibilities and Job Skills:

• Transported residents within the facility as needed.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
• Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
• Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
• Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
• Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
• Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
• Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.