Candice Lipscomb
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
People-first professional with experience in consultative sales, customer education, and relationship building. Skilled at helping clients learn, and feel confident with new products and systems. Recognized for adapting communication to different learning styles, building trust quickly, and driving long-term satisfaction. Excited to bring strong interpersonal skills and a growth mindset to a mission-driven team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Wedding Photographer
Self-Employed
Santa Barbara, CA
05.2015 - Current
- Consult with clients to identify their needs, and guide them to ideal packages and services.
- Designed and professionally edited templates for a personal website. Designed and creatively crafted a welcome package to promote pricing, customer satisfaction, and specialized options for each individual client's needs.
- Train and onboard photography assistants to ensure a consistent client experience.
- Build long-term relationships with clients and vendors, generating strong referrals.
- Exceeds at helping clients feel comfortable, welcomed, and valued.
- Manage scheduling, contracts, and customer communication with accuracy and professionalism.
Trainer
RiseUp Fitness
Santa Barbara
04.2023 - Current
- Increased membership sales by 60% by building relationships and educating clients on the value of services.
- Recommended plans aligned with client goals and budgets through needs-based conversations.
- Lead presentations for groups of 24 or more participants to deliver education and motivate engagement.
- Troubleshoot service and technology issues while maintaining a calm, professional experience.
- Maintaining a friendly and cheerful demeanor while assisting and teaching classes.
Bartender
M Special Brewing Company
Santa Barbara, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Provide high-quality customer experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
- Educate guests on product offerings, resulting in increased satisfaction and sales.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Film + Print Sales
Samy’s Camera
Santa Barbara, CA
12.2013 - 09.2018
- Provided customer service and support to clients in order to identify their printing needs.
- Developed relationships with new and existing customers to increase sales opportunities.
- Conducted market research and analyzed industry trends to inform pricing decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Brooks Institute
Santa Barbara, CA08-2013
Skills
- Creative problem solver
- Customer education and training
- Relationship building and retention
- Effective communication
- Client engagement and needs assessment
- Team collaboration
- Public speaking and presentation
- Time management
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Lightroom
- Photoshop
Timeline
Bartender
M Special Brewing Company
09.2024 - Current
Trainer
RiseUp Fitness
04.2023 - Current
Wedding Photographer
Self-Employed
05.2015 - Current
Film + Print Sales
Samy’s Camera
12.2013 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Brooks Institute