Carl Vernlund
W Hartford,CT
Summary
Highly-motivated small business owner 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. Hardworking and reliable with a strong ability in customer service and sales. Devoted to giving every customer a positive experience. Proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Physically fit and committed to completing all daily office and maintenance tasks efficiently, with excellent results. Holds current valid Connecticut drivers license and owns reliable personal vehicle.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Carl Vernlund Photography
W Hartford, CT
06.2006 - Current
- Maintained relationships with existing clients while developing new business opportunities through cold calls, networking events, email and social media.
- Collaborated with clients to determine their specific photographic needs, estimated projects costs, explained price and package details to customers.
- Monitored daily operations of the studio including scheduling, equipment maintenance, and inventory control.
- Managed workflow processes from pre-production through post production stages of each project.
- Prepared invoices for clients upon completion of a project.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services.
- Determined project goals, locations and equipment needs by studying assignments and consulting with clients or advertising staff.
- Participated in trade shows, presented seminars at conventions, and other events related to industry promotion.
Interim Photography Instructor
Choate Rosemary Hall School
Wallingford, CT
11.2007 - 03.2008
- Developed and implemented lesson plans on photographic technique, image composition, photographic history and notable artists, based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, critiques, and other assessments.
Assistant Studio Manager
Macy's/Federated Department Stores
Manchester, Connecticut
03.2000 - 06.2006
- Supervised Studio Staff in Manager's absence.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and out-sourced staff resources.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within department.
- Maintained photo studio equipment and computer software and hardware.
- Photographed home store products that helped support consistently highest sales levels for our division within the company.
Education
Masters of Management - Business Administration And Management
Pennsylvania State University
Malvern, PA05-1997
Bachelor of Science - Professional Photography
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05-1983
Skills
- Customer Service
- Customer Relations
- Inbound and Outbound Calling
- Sales
- Interpersonal Communication
- Maintenance & Basic Repairs
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Driven and Determined
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Interim Photography Instructor
Choate Rosemary Hall School
11.2007 - 03.2008
Business Owner
Carl Vernlund Photography
06.2006 - Current
Assistant Studio Manager
Macy's/Federated Department Stores
03.2000 - 06.2006
Masters of Management - Business Administration And Management
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - Professional Photography
Rochester Institute of Technology