CHRISTINA VANDEN BROOK
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
To secure a position with a company that will provide me with an opportunity to contribute to the meaningful growth and development of a progressive organization.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Photographer
CM Photography
BOLINGBROOK, IL
01.2016 - Current
- Kept up-to-date with industry trends in order to stay competitive in the field.
- Transported camera equipment safely between locations when required.
- Manipulated and enhanced scanned or digital images using computers and specialized software.
- Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding their needs and expectations for each project.
- Transferred photographs to computers for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Composed professional-quality photographs of real estate interiors and exteriors.
- Explained price and package details to customers.
Owner/President
CM Photography
Bolingbrook, Illinois
01.2010 - Current
- Photography for any occasion, portraiture, special occasion, business, corporate, and product photography
- Knowledge with Nikon camera's, lenses and flashes
- Uses and maintains studio lighting, backdrops, and props
- Schedule appointments with clients for photography sessions
- Manage full cycle of projects, meet with client, photograph the session, image editing, and product delivery
- Maintains online proof viewing and ordering for clients
- Maintains and archives image database.
- Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding their needs and expectations for each project.
- Edited, retouched, and processed digital images to enhance quality.
Artifact Manager
Packer Engineering, Inc.
Naperville, Illinois
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Responsible for preserving and protecting the chain of custody of all subject and exemplar evidence artifacts
- Received, secured, photographically documented, and tracked all evidence relating to multi million dollar lawsuits
- Integrated and maintained electronic artifact tracking system and database
- Initiated complete overhaul and inventory of all evidentiary artifacts
- Created and implemented Standard Operating Procedures regarding evidence/artifact receipt, documentation, inspection, and storage
- Coordinated artifact/evidence inspections with legal counsel, technical engineers, and laboratory staff members.
Visual Services Technician
Packer Engineering, Inc.
Naperville, Illinois
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Managed full life-cycle of projects and processing orders
- Responsible for image processing, including the maximization of image output
- Further responsible for all archival and retrieval policies and practices
- Cooperatively negotiated and coordinated vendor, supplier, and customer relationships
- Initiated customer care and quality program to ensure satisfaction and promote referral and repeat business opportunities
- Operated and maintained photo processing and darkroom equipment
- Initiated and integrated state-of-the-art digital technology and provided training regarding said technology
- Developed and maintained electronic image database housing millions of digital images for high-profile and high-dollar legal matters
- Maintained camera equipment
- Acted as staff photographer shooting in studio, on location, portraits, product inspection/testing, and artifact documentation
- Responsible for ensuring cooperative team work to meet/exceed project-imposed deadlines and schedules
- Created and integrated internal practices for improved efficiencies and increased revenues regarding image processing
- Planned company holiday parties for 100+ employees.
Assistant Manager
J & L Photo
Aurora, Illinois
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Responsible for store operations and managing staff members
- Managed client relationships from sale initiation through orientation
- Operated and maintained photo processing and darkroom equipment
- Managed and photographed individual portrait sessions
- Performed photo restoration services using Adobe Photoshop.
Assistant Manager
American Greetings
Aurora, Illinois
01.1990 - 01.1996
- Manage daily store operations including inventory and stock orders
- Attained and exceeded sales goals
- Trained new employees.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Photography
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILSkills
- Strong foundation in photography, image processing, image archiving, and computer applications complemented by knowledge of business operations and the need for customer focused service
- Well organized, result oriented, self-motivated with creative abilities Strong ability to lead, motivate and train
- Time management skills
- PC systems
- Client Service
- Employee Development
- Program Creation and Implementation
- Staff Management
Affiliations
- Keep organized with multi-tasking on projects.
- Focuses on work quality and accomplishing tasks.
- PTA Vice President, organizing large functions for school and teachers.
- Refinishing and rehabbing furniture for future sales.
- Furniture restoration, repair, enhance, and updates.
- Prep and organize sales for vintage markets.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Real Estate Photographer
CM Photography
01.2016 - Current
Owner/President
CM Photography
01.2010 - Current
Artifact Manager
Packer Engineering, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
Visual Services Technician
Packer Engineering, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2009
Assistant Manager
J & L Photo
01.1993 - 01.1998
Assistant Manager
American Greetings
01.1990 - 01.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Photography
College of DuPage
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