Genecis Gomez
Elgin,IL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate photographer with an eye for detail, eager to secure entry-level creative position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
URBN
08.2022 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Created social media content with consistent content and tone.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Assisted models in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
Assistant
Martine Severin Photography
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media.
- Carried equipment from one shooting location to next.
- Changed camera lenses and made small light adjustments.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Collaborated with photographer to assist with daily tasks.
- Managed clerical duties such as answering emails and setting up appointments.
Project Coordinator
Martine Severin Photography
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting
- Researched and reviewed information in support of daily objectives
- Collected, arranged and input information into database system
- Developed social media content for Instagram
- Coordinated meetings between project members and clients to develop ideas, discuss progress and set goals
- Participated in brainstorming meetings to develop projects
- Confirmed photoshoots, communicated with clients and updated client records
- Corresponded with clients through email.
Front Gate Photographer
Lincoln Park Zoo
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Shift Lead
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects
- Displayed friendly, outgoing and energetic behavior to create warm, fun atmosphere for guests
- Answered customer questions and pointed individuals in right directions
- Acted as first point of contact for visiting clients and customers
- Greeted over 250 clients per day
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue
- Trained new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques
- Performed card transactions to complete customer purchases
- Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements
- Completed store opening and closing procedures
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs
Election Judge
City Of Chicago
11.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow poll workers
- Set up and took down necessary equipment for election day
- Greeted and assisted voters
- Carried out voting functions for voters on electronic device
- Attended appropriate training sessions and information briefings
- Opened and closed polling booths
- Maintained ballot secrecy and confidentiality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography And Imaging
New York University
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Integrated Photography
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL01.2027
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High School
Chicago, Il06.2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Creative artistic vision
- Digital Photography
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
URBN
08.2022 - Current
Assistant
Martine Severin Photography
05.2022 - 12.2022
Project Coordinator
Martine Severin Photography
05.2022 - 12.2022
Front Gate Photographer
Lincoln Park Zoo
05.2021 - 08.2021
Election Judge
City Of Chicago
11.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Photography And Imaging
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Photography
Columbia College Chicago
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High School
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