Blake Martin
Cedar Hill,Missouri
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Myself
Cedar Hill, MO
05.2021 - Current
- Enhanced, retouched and resized photographs and negatives using airbrushing and other techniques.
- Advise on appropriate poses, props, and backgrounds for each shot taken.
- Ensure safety of people involved in photo sessions by following all applicable laws and regulations.
- Conducted on-location photography sessions, adapting to various environments and lighting conditions.
- Research trends in photography styles to stay up-to-date with current technologies and practices.
- Conduct interviews with subjects of a photoshoot to ensure comfort level during the session.
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Transferred photographs to computers for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Develop film, print photos, and make digital copies of existing photos.
Cook
Pogolinos
DeSoto, MO
11.2019 - Current
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO05-2023
Skills
- Excellent workflow management
- Superb attention to detail
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Adobe creative suite
- Digital file creation
- Digital asset management
- Client relations
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Focused and disciplined
- Positive and professional
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Photographer
Myself
05.2021 - Current
Cook
Pogolinos
11.2019 - Current
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Jefferson College
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