Autumn Ward
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Imaginative Photographer with superb, interpersonal and communication traits. Strengths include cataloging, digital file delivery and formatting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Photographer
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Set up product shots and selected props, styling and lighting.
- Produced multiple views of each product.
- Handled lighting, composition and photo styling.
- Obtained approval from clients to reshoot images.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
Email Marketing
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Managed multiple email campaigns from start to finish.
- Strategized and implemented email personalization and dynamic content.
- Understood and anticipated customer needs to develop targeted campaigns.
Marketing
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Developed campaigns and specific marketing strategies for clients.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy for my business.
- Updated social media platforms with latest news and corporate details for my business.
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
- Monitored social media questions and comments and appropriately responded.
- Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness for my business.
- Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products for my business.
Data Entry
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
- I completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
- Entered data into computer systems accurately using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Used computer software to store and retrieve data.
- I managed and organized documents for data entry tasks.
- Evaluated source documents to locate needed information for my business.
Customer Service Manager
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Resolved my customer's complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
- Actively listened to my customers, handled concerns quickly.
- Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
- Kept accurate records to document customer service actions and discussions.
- Assisted with pricing questions, and changes to existing order.
- I created and reviewed invoices to confirm accuracy.
- Addressed potential cancellations and offered catered solutions to retain accounts.
- I maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Photo Editor
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to crop, invert and control light and color properties of photos.
- Organized shoots from planning, scheduling and styling to post-production.
- Researched image libraries to locate appropriate photographs for stock use.
- Scouted locations for photoshoots and obtained appropriate permits.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
Entrepreneur
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
- I determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.
- I determined areas in need of improvement and devised targeted corrective actions for each concern to maintain optimal business operations.
- I explored new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- I implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
Web Design
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Used content creation tools and digital media to design web sites.
- Prioritized and problem-solved several tasks concurrently with minimum supervision.
- Developed testing code for web-based applications.
Professional Photographer
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Managed correspondence with clients, documented interactions and tracked data transfers with manual and automated strategies.
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
- Shot photographs in controlled lab, field, and remote environments.
- Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
Graphic Design
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
- Designed graphics for my website, and promotions for marketing purposes.
- Assisted with design of print materials such as flyers and ads by producing basic layouts, selecting colors and tracking down appropriate images for my business.
- Promoted my company's events by designing marketing materials such as posters, digital invites and brochures.
- Prepared images to coincide with social and blog posts.
- Leveraged Adobe Photoshop to produce graphic art and visual materials for email and related assets.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Developed graphics and visual content for my social media campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Minor in Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN03.2015
Skills
- Systematic
- Detail Oriented
- Resourceful
- Perceptive
- Collaborative
- Insightful
- Visual and Digital Design
- Client Relations
Timeline
Product Photographer
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
Email Marketing
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
Marketing
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
Data Entry
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
Customer Service Manager
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
Photo Editor
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
Entrepreneur
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
Web Design
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
Professional Photographer
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
Graphic Design
Autumn Ward Photography
03.2016 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Minor in Education
Middle Tennessee State University
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