D’Aujah Gordon
Antioch,CA
Summary
Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and positive attitude, able to learn new concepts quickly. An innovative photographer talented at experimenting with new approaches, techniques, software and lenses. Thrive under pressure and successful with creativity-focused artistic challenges. Excellent eye for light and composition. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
School Photographer
Apvisions Photography
Dublin, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Set up and take down photography equipment at school events.
- Maintained studio lighting, backdrops, camera lenses, and other photography related equipment.
- Photographed students in the classroom environment for class photos.
- Work very well under quick and fast paced environments.
- Prepared proofs for parents to review prior to purchasing prints.
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff about photographic needs.
- Ensured all equipment was properly maintained and stored securely after each use.
- Managed inventory of supplies needed for photoshoots including props, backgrounds.
- Collaborated successfully with various personalities and work styles.
Freelance Photographer
Myself
Antioch, CA
09.2018 - Current
- Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Set up camera control equipment, stands and tripods for shoots.
- Collaborated successfully with various personalities and work styles.
- Explained price and package details to customers.
- Cropped, manipulated and performed color balance for final images.
- Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots and events.
- Maintained various studio equipment.
- Took pictures of individuals, families and small groups in studio or on location.
- Transferred photographs to computers for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
Pizza Manager
Pizza Guys
Davis, CA
10.2019 - 07.2023
- Served customers by phone to take orders and answer product or service questions.
- Managed inventory and rotated food products in storage to avoid spoilage and waste.
- Responded to customer concerns efficiently, accurately and with detailed information.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
- Scanned kitchen and service areas for items that needed to be cleaned or replenished and directed staff to complete tasks.
- Rotated and replenished products in display cases.
- Monitored actions of staff and customers to uphold health and safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
California State University - Sacramento
05.2021
Associate of Arts -
Los Medanos College
05.2018
High School Diploma -
Deer Valley High School
06.2015
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team player
- Quick learner
- Dependable employee
- Enthusiastic
- Productive worker
- Equipment Setup and Maintenance
- Photo Editing
- Adobe Lightroom
- Computer skills
- Social Media
Accomplishments
- Two photographs from my project In My Skin had been selected for a National Juried Art Exhibition at Axis Gallery in Sacramento, California. The piece titled "The Scarred Legs" was even purchased at the reception.
Timeline
School Photographer
Apvisions Photography
08.2023 - Current
Pizza Manager
Pizza Guys
10.2019 - 07.2023
Freelance Photographer
Myself
09.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
California State University - Sacramento
Associate of Arts -
Los Medanos College
High School Diploma -
Deer Valley High School
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