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DARLENE J. WATERS

Eugene,OR

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Work History

Event Staff Member

Lane Events Center
Eugene , OR
07.2021 - Current
  • Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas and organized supplies.
  • Performed post-event tasks such as breaking down areas, removing trash and cleaning facilities.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.

Photographer

Freelance Photographer, Portrait Shoots
Eugene, OR
01.2019 - Current
  • 5 Senior Photography shoots
  • 3 Family
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots

Crowd Management

CMS Starplex Corporation
Eugene , OR
06.2018 - Current
  • Greeted patrons promptly.
  • Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
  • Let patrons know of any changes in the venue.
  • Direct patrons to where they need to go ( their seats, venders, box office)
  • Creating relationships with patrons to ensure continued business.

Corporate Travel Consultant/ Work Remotely

Classic Travel & Tours
Eugene, OR
01.2014 - 06.2021
  • Organized details for corporate and business trips including transportation, schedules for conferences, and other meetings
  • Applied fare rules equitably to effectively meet the needs of diverse business clients
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, resulting in lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments
  • Kept current on airline policies, tariff regulations, and travel laws.

Corporate Travel Agent

Atlas Travel
Milford, MA
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings

Corporate Travel Agent

Youngs Travel/American Express
Worcester, MA
01.1997 - 01.2012
  • Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations

Photographer

Captive Images
Westboro, MA
01.2000 - 01.2010
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting
  • Scheduled and booked locations for complex photoshoots, working collaboratively with children and parents at sports events
  • Shot photographs in controlled labs, field, and remote environments
  • Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots.

Education

Associate of Science - Multimedia Design

Lane Community College
Eugene, OR
12.2022

Skills

  • Organization and Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Image Editing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision Making
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Service-Oriented
  • Photography and Videography

Volunteer Work

Duties include: Show security, stage and lights, and office work

Timeline

Event Staff Member

Lane Events Center
07.2021 - Current

Photographer

Freelance Photographer, Portrait Shoots
01.2019 - Current

Crowd Management

CMS Starplex Corporation
06.2018 - Current

Corporate Travel Consultant/ Work Remotely

Classic Travel & Tours
01.2014 - 06.2021

Corporate Travel Agent

Atlas Travel
01.2012 - 01.2014

Photographer

Captive Images
01.2000 - 01.2010

Corporate Travel Agent

Youngs Travel/American Express
01.1997 - 01.2012

Associate of Science - Multimedia Design

Lane Community College

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DARLENE J. WATERS