Chantella King
Summary
Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in on-location shoots, studio set-ups and equipment maintenance. Determined Mail Clerk with 3-year background in mail and parcel delivery. Expert in building positive relationships with customers and mentoring new hires on standard policies, procedures and related federal guidelines. Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires and providing customized solutions to build loyalty.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Self-employees
01.2022 - Current
- Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Developed strong relationships with local businesses, securing ongoing photography work for promotional materials and events.
- Leveraged mechanical mounting systems to improve focus and image stability.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Navy
9 2014 - 05.2024
- Provided direct personal services by operating and managing retail and service activities to include: ship stores, vending and cash collection machines, shipboard barbershop, postal services and laundry operations
- Managed administrative and automated stock control functions for all activities operated.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and timely requisition of supplies, ensuring proper resource allocation for operations.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Assisted customers with package shipping, ensuring proper labeling and timely delivery.
- Weighed mail and computed pricing amounts.
- Operated various mail processing equipment, ensuring consistent accuracy in mail handling.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
Bartender and Server
Sun Communities - San Diego, CA
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for setting-up the bar area, preparing and mixing beverages, serving customers, and maintaining the cleanliness of the bar area.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Sales Representative
World Crawl San Diego
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
- Built strong client rapport to establish diversified network of connections.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
Tour Guide
World Crawl San Diego - San Diego, CA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Do end of the night close outs.
- Trained new guides on company policies, procedures, and best practices, leading to consistently high-quality tours across the team.
- Developed customized tour itineraries for diverse groups, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable trip.
- Collaborated with other tour guides to provide comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
- Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.
- Managed tour groups by keeping on schedule and quickly handling issues to promote positive experiences.
- Entertained tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
Education
High school diploma -
Murrieta Mesa High School
Associate of Arts - Business
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Military Experience
- Security
- Leadership
- Management
- Training & Development
- Laundry
- Retail Management
- Mentoring
- Merchandising
- Store Management Experience
- Outside Sales
- Sales Management
- Inside Sales
- Sales
- Operations Management
- Recruiting
- Account Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Salesforce
- Logistics
- Bartending
- Image manipulation
- Active Listening
- Team building
- Equipment Maintenance
- Client Relations
- Photo editing
- Creative Lighting
- Team Training
- Digital Photography
- Decision-Making
- Adobe Lightroom
- Attention to Detail
- Written Communication
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Document and Records Management
- Order Processing
- Team Development
- Call Documentation
- Special Assignments
- Classroom Instruction
- Ground Tactics
- Verbal Reports
- Store merchandise stocking
- Professionalism and Courtesy
- Interpersonal Communication
- Postal law proficiency
- Return-to-Sender Management
- Weight Calculations
- Multitasking Abilities
- Shipping procedures
- Workplace Safety
- Expenses tracking
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
Secret Clearance
Assessments
- Outside sales, Proficient, 12/01/20, Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations
- Attention to detail, Familiar, 12/01/20, Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
- Customer service, Familiar, 06/01/21, Identifying and resolving common customer issues
Military Service
United States Navy, E5
Timeline
Freelance Photographer
Self-employees
01.2022 - Current
Bartender and Server
Sun Communities - San Diego, CA
07.2021 - 09.2021
Sales Representative
World Crawl San Diego
08.2019 - 03.2020
Tour Guide
World Crawl San Diego - San Diego, CA
08.2019 - 03.2020
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Navy
9 2014 - 05.2024
High school diploma -
Murrieta Mesa High School
Associate of Arts - Business
Florida State College At Jacksonville