Courtney Spear
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level social work/criminal justice position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Motivated entry level Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Wedding Photographer
Self Employed
Everywhere Within USA
01.2016 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Interviewed Number clients per month to determine photography preferences and requirements.
- Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
- Directed wedding guests to pose for photographs.
- Prepared lights and flashes to be used with cameras.
- Calculated quotes for clients.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Processed captured photographs according to processing standards.
Administration Clerk
Dake Corporation
Grand Haven MI
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Handled incoming phone calls and answered questions from callers.
- Managed calendars and scheduled appointments to maintain smooth flow of operations.
- Directed day-to-day program delivery with utmost efficiency and tight cost controls to consistently achieve budget targets.
- Checked non-functional office equipment, troubleshot issues and independently resolved concerns to maintain team productivity.
- Answered over Number calls each day on multi-line telephone systems, supporting communication needs of Number staff members.
Education
Masters Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies Crisis Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelors Degree - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA06.2022
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Professional Relationships
- Photo Printing Abilities
- Complex Data Visualization
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Reading Comprehension
- Crime Scene Photography
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Creative Solutions
- Wedding Photography
- Proative Problem-Solving
- Crisis Intervention
- Life Skills Development
- Best Practices and Standards
- Client Guidance
- Supervised Visitation
- Family Guidance
- Community Outreach Programs
- Therapeutic Exercise
Timeline
Wedding Photographer
Self Employed
01.2016 - Current
Administration Clerk
Dake Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2010
Masters Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies Crisis Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelors Degree - Criminal Justice
Liberty University