Hi, I’m
Denoria Hurst
Photographer
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Creative Photographer seeking a full time role offering expertise in sales and marketing, customer service, product promotion, administrative processes and project management. Delivering outstanding skills in portrait, fashion, beauty, editorial, commerical, and product photography, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Collaborating with decision-makers at all organizational levels. Delivering key presentations and building productive relationships to increase revenue and book of business. Presenting familiarity and experience in location shoots, print house operations, studio set-up and equipment requirements.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Photographers Of AmericaAtlanta, GA
Member Care Representative
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product and service information to offer knowledgeable and educated responses to diverse customer questions.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Assisted members with correcting account, service, and system issues by educating on required forms and technical processes.
- Learned internal systems and related service role duties to provide skilled team backup in handling customer demands.
- Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
JCPenney Portraits| ShutterflyLithonia, GA
Assistant Studio Manager & Photographer
07.2019 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Photographer & Sales Associate (organizational change) June 2017- 2023
- Trained and managed team of 8 studio photographers - Maintaining high monthly sales average - Complete studio photography assignments, from family portrait to engagement, headshots, holiday themes and infant/toddler photo shoots - Responsible for setting up and taking down sets, props, and equipment - Handled HR administrative matters, Take high-quality portraits of couples, children, and families.
- Excellent Customer Service - Build authentic relationships with clients, leading to customer base of 80% repeat business.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution. Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
- Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting; inspected proofs to verify quality of prints and need for adjusting and retouching.
- Tracked inventory of all photo lab products and equipment.
Dee Symone StudiosLithonia, GA
Freelance Photographer
04.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
- Adjusted, modified and networked photos using digital and computer manipulative applications.
- Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots.
- Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
- Scheduled and booked locations for complex photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients, models and stylists.
- Inspected proofs to verify quality of prints and need for adjusting and retouching.
Education
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS from Photography
06.2018 - 05.2022
University Overview
- Graduated Cum Laude
- Completed professional development in Photography
- Received The Ernest Welch Undergraduate Photography Award
Skills
Customer service
Good listening skills
Flexible & Adaptable
Teamwork
Superb attention to detail
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Illustrator
Digital Photography Composition
Fashion Beauty Photography
Portrait Photography
Creative direction
Digital enhancements
Visual design
Film Photography & Darkroom
Sales expertise
MS Office
Accomplishments
- 2022 Juried Student Exhibition , Ernest G Welch School - Awarded Bronze
Gallery, Atlanta, GA - 2021 Room 211 , Mable House Arts Center, Mableton, GA
- 2021 Imagine Nation , ExLucis Juried Student Exhibition, Virtual Exhibition, Atlanta, GA
- Dean's List - Georgia State University, 2020 - 2022
- President's List - Georgia State University, Summer 2019
Timeline
Member Care Representative
Professional Photographers Of America
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Studio Manager & Photographer
JCPenney Portraits| Shutterfly
07.2019 - 02.2023
Georgia State University
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS from Photography
06.2018 - 05.2022
Freelance Photographer
Dee Symone Studios
04.2018 - Current