Derek Kolkman
Sandy,UT
Summary
Highly motivated Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Fast and responsive learner eager to build on my previous sales, photography, video production, website and SEO skills that can add value to my next position
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Photographer
Self Employed Services
Sandy, UT
04.2011 - Current
- Hawaiian photography website built from the ground up specializing in real estate properties and vacation rentals showcasing clients rental properties to boost rental occupancy rates
- Created a portfolio of photographic works to showcase at client meetings.
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots, pick backgrounds, and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Prepared estimates for clients based on project requirements and budget constraints.
- Managed customer relations by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints related to photography services provided.
- Troubleshooting website issues and improved SEO performance consistently improving website to optimize sales and exposure
- Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots and events ensuring all equipment was functioning
- Enhanced, retouched and resized photographs and negatives using airbrushing and other techniques.
- Organized digital files into clearly labeled folders on hard drives and cloud storage systems.
- Edited photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom software programs. and utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos.
- Planned and obtained original shots using innovative thinking and new techniques creating artificial light using flashes and reflectors.
Parts Sales Associates
Parris Recreational Vehicles
Murray, UT
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Greeted customers and callers guiding them to the correct person for their RV needs
- Operated point of sales and parts lookup computer systems to process RV orders, track shipments, update accounts and manage inventory.
- Demonstrated and communicated products to customers and reported on defective parts to improve quality process
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure smooth operations.
- Assisted Parts Manager with cycle counting for inventory control.
Periodontal Surgical Assistant
Periodontics Hawaii
Kailua, HI
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Assisted periodontist in patient care by preparing and sterilizing instruments, setting up trays, and providing necessary items during procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance to the periodontist during surgical procedures by passing instruments and materials as needed.
- Performed oral hygiene instructions for patients prior to dental surgery.
- Assisted in taking impressions, x-rays including bite-wing panoramic
- Provided chair-side assistance to the periodontist during surgical procedures by passing instruments and materials as needed.
- Accurately documented patient medical histories in electronic health records system, reviewed charts and manage back office functions
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT03-2020
Associate of Science - Business Administration and Management
Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
Honolulu, HI05-2016
High School Diploma -
Alta High School
Sandy, UT05-2009
Skills
- Proactive Approach to Problem Solving Process/Quality Improvement
- Rental and Commercial Real Estate Vacation Photography
- Website Development, Social Media and Marketing Sales Initiatives
- Client Communication, Excellent customer service skills, Team building
- Microsoft Suite Proficient, MS Outlook, Power Point, Video Editing
- Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Create Suite, MAC and Windows Applications
Timeline
Parts Sales Associates
Parris Recreational Vehicles
09.2019 - 03.2020
Periodontal Surgical Assistant
Periodontics Hawaii
11.2016 - 03.2018
Professional Photographer
Self Employed Services
04.2011 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Salt Lake Community College
Associate of Science - Business Administration and Management
Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
High School Diploma -
Alta High School