Christie Zizis
Monessen,PA
Summary
Versatile professional with a passion for building client and professional relationships, strong problem solving and sales skills, able to adapt quickly to new situations, works well in high pressure situations and an excellent communicator.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Blueprints
Washington, PA
07.2018 - Current
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Created positive and strong relationships with students and families.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
Business Owner/Photographer
Christie Zizis Photography
Monessen, PA
02.2006 - Current
- Create, maintain website christiezizisphotography.zenfolio.com
- Market, advertise and produce sales presentations to obtain new clients for wedding, event and studio photography
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images.
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Compose creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
Store Manager
Ritz Camera/Premier Imaging
Pittsburgh, PA
06.1999 - 08.2018
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Communications
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA04.1997
Skills
- Customer Retention
- Skilled Multi-Tasker
- Staff Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Leadership
- Client Account Management
- Contract Preparation
- Upselling
- Product Sales
- Customer Needs Assessment
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Blueprints
07.2018 - Current
Business Owner/Photographer
Christie Zizis Photography
02.2006 - Current
Store Manager
Ritz Camera/Premier Imaging
06.1999 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Communications
Point Park University
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