Candice Grubb
Seymour ,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Personable Photographer specializing in portraits and glamour shots. Successful at posing clients and adjusting lighting for desired results. Excellent interpersonal skill puts clients at ease and produces treasured photos. Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in on-location shoots, studio set-ups and equipment maintenance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Self Employed
Seymour , TN
01.2017 - Current
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Adjusted, modified and networked photos using digital and computer manipulative applications.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
- Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
- Negotiated special prices with equipment suppliers and venue representatives for deep savings.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Produced album publicity photo sessions for artists.
- Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment.
- Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
Assistant Landscaper
Jennifer Pennington
Seymour, TN
04.2014 - Current
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Maintained both private and commercial landscaping for homes, parks and industrial areas.
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Completed regular aeration, growth maintenance and chemical treatments.
- Assisted with weekly project planning and crew scheduling.
- Regularly performed soil analysis procedures for client lawn care to enhance growth planning process.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
- Reviewed plans and designs to verify completeness of grounds work.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost and amendments.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Arranged winter decorations, holiday lights, wreaths and garlands.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Inspected machinery to spot damage and note needed maintenance repairs.
- Diagnosed lawn and garden issues and recommended targeted solutions.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
- Created striking landscape designs, applying years of diverse industry knowledge.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Opened containers with steel cutters, claw hammers and other hand tools.
- Designed and drafted planting plans for formal gardens and perennial flowerbeds.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
- Assessed pest damage and safely used appropriate pesticides for mitigation and control.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Worked with customers to develop designer landscaping plans for various budgets.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Completed timesheets and project reports on time to maintain client files for future reference.
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
Car Detailer
David Ridner
Seymour , TN
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Inspected interior and exterior of vehicles for cleanliness and accurately identified imperfections outside vehicle standards.
- Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
- Washed, waxed and buffed vehicle bodies for professional shine.
- Advised customers on regular care needs to prevent issues such as deteriorating paint.
- Collected and disposed of trash in vehicle console spaces and under seats.
- Maintained car detailing equipment and supplies in optimal condition for daily demands.
- Provided mobile detailing services to clients at places of employment.
- Planned and coordinated work for team of detailers.
- Shined vehicle windows and windshields to remove water spots.
- Identified safety issues and addressed with shift supervisor.
- Washed cars and trucks daily for auto dealership.
- Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions and other compounds to clean interior and exterior of vehicle.
- Cleaned engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime.
- Performed several inspections daily and kept complete, accurate records of vehicle condition.
- Applied dyes and reconditioning chemicals to vinyl tops of vehicles to restore color and condition.
- Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
- Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
- Used cleaning, protective and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.
- Checked quality of work by thoroughly inspecting interior and exterior for additional cleaning requirements.
- Interacted face-to-face with customers to understand vehicle detailing needs and deliver quality satisfaction.
- Painted engine components and related parts by using spray gun or aerosol can and masking material.
Education
Clinton High School
Clinton, TNSkills
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Service-Oriented
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
- Image Editing
- Complex Problem Solving
- Sales and Marketing
- Time Management
- Relationship Development
- Digital Photography
- Project Budgeting
- Inventory Management
- Color Correction
- Creative Lighting
- Dedicated
- People Person
- Quick Learner
- Hard Worker
Timeline
Car Detailer
David Ridner
05.2021 - 01.2022
Photographer
Self Employed
01.2017 - Current
Assistant Landscaper
Jennifer Pennington
04.2014 - Current
Clinton High School