Crystal Liepa
St. Paul,MN
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive hands-on experience in customer service, demonstrated through successfully managing a photography business, engaging with special needs children, and collaborating across multiple departments at a food cooperative. Strong ability to navigate challenges with effective problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset that drives success. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals through dedicated effort and innovative solutions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Crystal Liepa Photography, LLC
St. Paul, MN
01.2008 - Current
- Meet with clients and execute a collaborative vision.
- Captured high-quality images for diverse clientele, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Managed post-production processes, including editing and retouching, to deliver polished final products.
- Established efficient workflows for photo shoots, optimizing time management and resource allocation.
- Mentored junior photographers in technical skills and artistic direction, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing photo editing software tools like Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Conducted pre-shoot consultations to discuss clients' needs and preferences for optimal results.
- Served a diverse range of industries, including weddings, corporate events, fashion shoots, and family portraits.
- Fostered creative environments during shoots, making subjects feel comfortable and natural, which improved photo quality.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in high rate of repeat business.
Demo Coordinator/Produce Clerk/Grocery Clerk
Mississippi Market Co-op
St. Paul, MN
04.2005 - 08.2014
- Coordinated in-store product demonstrations to enhance customer engagement and sales performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure optimal product offerings and availability.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather customer insights, driving continuous improvement in demo strategies.
- Organized training sessions for staff on product knowledge and demonstration techniques, improving team effectiveness.
- Executed logistics for promotional events, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to timelines.
- Enhanced customer experience by conducting engaging and informative product demonstrations.
- Engaged consumers in stores, on sidewalks and at outdoor events to encourage product sampling.
ABA therapist/PCA
Partners in Excellence/CCP Community Services
Minneapolis, MN
05.2001 - 08.2005
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to improve client outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, charts, and social stories to enhance comprehension of daily routines among nonverbal or minimally verbal clients.
- Enhanced clients' communication skills through targeted, evidence-based interventions and strategies.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients'' families, resulting in increased trust and collaboration in the therapeutic process.
- Delivered social skills curriculums and programs in support of client skills development.
- Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent implementation of reinforcement systems and structured behavior intervention plans.
- Facilitated successful transitions between school settings by working closely with educators to adapt classroom accommodations for students with special needs.
Education
High School Diploma - Studio Art
St. Catherine University
St. Paul, MN01-2008
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Metropolitan State University
St. Paul, MN01-2004
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Customer service
- Creative thinking
- Patience
- Project management
- Client communication
- Collaborative attitude
- Client relations
Timeline
Photographer
Crystal Liepa Photography, LLC
01.2008 - Current
Demo Coordinator/Produce Clerk/Grocery Clerk
Mississippi Market Co-op
04.2005 - 08.2014
ABA therapist/PCA
Partners in Excellence/CCP Community Services
05.2001 - 08.2005
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Metropolitan State University
High School Diploma - Studio Art
St. Catherine University