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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, IL

High School Diploma -

Roxana High School
Roxana, IL
05.1993

Skills

Professionalism

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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

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