Carrie Carpunky
Owner/Operator
Alton,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Carrie Carpunky Photography
11.2010 - Current
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Showcased diverse photography styles for clients to choose from, increasing portfolio versatility.
- Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.
- Regularly networked at industry events to form lasting professional connections leading to new opportunities.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products.
- Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
- Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Implemented effective marketing strategies such as social media promotions which resulted in a significant increase in client bookings.
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
- Continuously improved technical skills by staying updated on industry trends and new equipment.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Won Numerous Awards and Published in Numerous Publications
Retail Merchandiser
Procter & Gamble Co
04.2002 - 04.2012
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Collaborated with store managers to develop seasonal merchandising plans, maximizing revenue potential.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Utilized visual merchandising techniques to effectively showcase products in retail stores.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and strategically organized merchandise displays.
Assistant Manager
Bath & Body Works
08.1999 - 02.2001
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Cosmetic Counter Manager
Lancome Cosmetics
03.1995 - 08.1999
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Recruited trained, and mentored new employees, fostering a high-performance team environment.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized consultations and product recommendations.
- Improved overall efficiency at the cosmetic counter by implementing new organizational systems for inventory management.
- Achieved sales goals consistently by employing effective selling techniques and product knowledge expertise.
- Led a team of beauty advisors to achieve sales targets and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Offered make-up tips and popular tutorials in alignment with latest trends.
- Implemented visual merchandising standards, resulting in an attractive and organized cosmetic counter display.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while managing daily operations at the cosmetic counter.
Education
No Degree - Photography
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, ILHigh School Diploma -
Roxana High School
Roxana, IL05.1993
Skills
Professionalism
Interpersonal Skills
Entrepreneurial personality
Schedule Management
Attention to Detail
Reliability
Professionalism
Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Business Owner
Carrie Carpunky Photography
11.2010 - Current
Retail Merchandiser
Procter & Gamble Co
04.2002 - 04.2012
Assistant Manager
Bath & Body Works
08.1999 - 02.2001
Cosmetic Counter Manager
Lancome Cosmetics
03.1995 - 08.1999
No Degree - Photography
Lewis And Clark Community College
High School Diploma -
Roxana High School