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Cara Walker

Summary

Dedicated visual artist with strong understanding of photography equipment and techniques. Skilled in capturing and editing stunning images with keen eye for detail. Creative and committed to telling stories through photographs.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Rural Carrier Associate

United State Postal Service
08.2020 - Current
  • Postal career started in Michigan in 2020
  • Resigned a career position; resumed doing the duties of a rural mail carrier associate at the Lake Dallas Post Office
  • Sorted mail according to order of address appearance for easy access in field.
  • Maintained records on customers with mail forwarding and change of address requests.
  • Delivered mail and packages to customers on prescribed.
  • Distributed items on time and to correct locations for punctual, professional mail services.
  • Conducted daily maintenance and safety checks on delivery vehicles, limiting service delays and disruptions.
  • Followed safety protocols and regulations while driving, upholding professional service reputation.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions regarding mail pick up times, postal regulations, and delivery costs.

Photographer

Cara Walker Photography
01.2011 - Current
  • Telling stories through my photography
  • Worked on my own and in small groups to accomplish this
  • Worked with natural light and backgrounds as well as studio lighting and backdrops
  • Personal and commissioned work
  • Well versed with digital photography as well as film photography and the use of a dark room
  • Maintaining several social media sites that showcase work, including Facebook, Instagram and Pixieset.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.

Vehicle Photographer

AutoNetTools2.0
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Worked as a vehicle photographer and videographer.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Planned, prepared and worked independently for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Utilized photography skills at area dealerships and would photograph and do video of 12-15 cars per day.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Vehicles would be uploaded onto the dealership backend website to be viewed.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Also trained new incoming employees on company methods and managed 50+ contract employees and reported directly to the owner of the company.

Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts - Visual Communications

University of Michigan
Flint, MI
01.2015

Certificate of Completion - Repair of Ship Nav Equipment/sub Periscopes

Naval Training/NTTC Correy Station
Pensacola, FL
01.1996

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent multi-tasking skills
  • Windows and Mac Operating Systems
  • Punctual, reliable, flexible and hard working
  • Attention to detail
  • Image Archiving
  • Photo editing
  • Retouching and color correction
  • Wildlife photography
  • Stock Photography
  • Digital file creation
  • Digital Photography
  • Darkroom film development
  • Night photography
  • Social Media

Timeline

Rural Carrier Associate

United State Postal Service
08.2020 - Current

Vehicle Photographer

AutoNetTools2.0
01.2018 - 01.2020

Photographer

Cara Walker Photography
01.2011 - Current

Bachelors of Fine Arts - Visual Communications

University of Michigan

Certificate of Completion - Repair of Ship Nav Equipment/sub Periscopes

Naval Training/NTTC Correy Station

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