Creative studio owner with background in managing and operating diverse artistic spaces. Strong capability to foster creative environments, facilitate collaborative initiatives and ensure seamless operations. Demonstrated success in driving business growth through strategic marketing and branding efforts while nurturing relationships within the local art community. Possess strong leadership skills, combined with passion for fostering creativity and talent development. Innovative Studio Owner known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in studio management, client relationship building, and creative direction. Excel at communication, leadership, and problem-solving to achieve objectives and maintain high client satisfaction. Highly motivated professional with twenty-five years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Knowledgeable Photo Studio with over 25 years of experience, bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Photography Studio Owner
Glamour Photo Studio
Kearny, Estados Unidos
05.2017 - 03.2025
Company Overview: www.glamourphotostudionewjersey.com
Welcoming clients, took photographs, receiving payment from customers, sold available photography packages, took care of archiving images, edited photos in Photoshop, sent marketing emails to clients.
Calls from clients and also from external customers, closing at the end of the day
Social event photography
www.glamourphotostudionewjersey.com
Monitored customer feedback on social media platforms in order to address any issues quickly and effectively.
Developed partnerships with other businesses in order to cross-promote services offered by each organization.
Resolved conflicts between staff members when necessary.
Maintained studio space, including ordering and organizing supplies, cleaning, setting up equipment, and ensuring safety regulations were followed.
Supervised staff members in performing tasks related to studio operations.
Created marketing materials to promote the studio's services, such as flyers, brochures, and website content.
Assisted with training new employees on job duties associated with running a successful photography production business.
Scheduled appointments for clients and managed bookings for classes and events.
Established pricing structures for different types of services offered by the studio.
Implemented procedures for capturing data from customers regarding their experiences at the studio.
Interacted directly with customers during consultations about their project needs.
Developed a customer service strategy to ensure client satisfaction with all aspects of their experience at the studio.
Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Photography studio owner
Pro Art photography
Guarapari, Brazil
11.2005 - 12.2016
Welcoming clients, took photographs, receiving payment from customers, sold available photography packages, took care of archiving images, edited photos in Photoshop, sent marketing emails to clients.
Calls from clients and also from external customers, closing at the end of the day
Social event photography
Organized my schedule and that of 2 other photographers
photographer management
Carlos' Photo Studio
Guarapari, Brazil
04.1990 - 09.2005
Received clients, took photographs, received payments, sold available photography packages, took care of archiving images, edited photos in Photoshop, sent marketing emails to clients.
Social event photography
Organized my schedule and that of 2 other photographers
Education
High school -
Colegio Ateneu Do Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
01.1976
Skills
Geographical freedom
Easy communication
Teamwork
Responsibility
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Photography
Photoshop
Lightroom
Adobe Camera Raw
Photo editing
Customer service
Digital marketing
Studio management
Event photography
Social media marketing
Conflict resolution
Client consultation
Marketing materials creation
Appointment scheduling
Scheduling coordination
Business management
Small business operations
Additional Information
Brazilian citizen, Green card holder USA
Portfolio
@glamourphotostudio, Deyse Lima Fotografa, www.glamourphotostudionewjersey.com
Languages
Portuguese, Fluent
Spanish, Fluent
English, Intermediate
Equipment
NIKON D780
Lens 24-70 F2/8
Speedflash Godox V860III
Godox SK300B (2) with softbox or umbrella
Personal Information
Age: 55
Nationality: Brazilian
Marital Status: Divorced
Affiliations
I am an entrepreneur, I like challenges and I know how to balance work with my personal life. I have two adult children who are married. I live alone in Orlando and I love being a photographer and working with families and babies.
Certification
I took several photography courses in my country, Brazil. Lighting techniques, studio photography, the art of social events and discovering newborn photography. But my almost 30 years of experience have brought me a lot of learning.