Giavana Macias
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Energetic and personable, well-suited for roles requiring strong customer interaction and relationship building. Understanding of sales principles and customer service techniques, combined with effective communication and organizational skills. Focused on driving positive customer experiences and achieving sales targets.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
IPS
Bloomington, MN
05.2026 - Current
- Captured high-quality images of families in a quick pace and busy environment.
- Built good relationships with customers and restaurant staff.
- Effectively met and exceeded my sales quotas.
- Managed digital asset organization, ensuring timely access to photographs for review and selection.
- Quickly performed quality edits in order to get finished products back to customers in a timely manner.
Sales Associate
Turnstyle Consignment
Maple Grove, MN
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Built and maintained strong relationships with customers, resulting in a high rate of repeat business and referrals
- Collaborated with team members to create visually appealing merchandise displays that increased foot traffic and sales
- Effectively communicated promotions, discounts, and special offers to customers at the point of sale, boosting sales during campaigns
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by efficiently handling multiple tasks simultaneously during busy periods
- Maintained continuous incoming merchandise by evaluating customer items, selecting those most likely to sell, and entering them individually into the system in a timely manner
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills by properly and quickly returning items to their designated place in the store, maintaining store order
- Resolved discrepancies in checks, paperwork, and accounts by quickly identifying and implementing solutions, minimizing errors
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to optimize store layout and visibility.
Freelance Photographer
independent
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN
- 09.2024
- Captured high-quality photographs for clients, including company and community events, portraits, and product shoots
- Utilized advanced knowledge of lighting techniques to create visually stunning images in both indoor and outdoor settings, enhancing client satisfaction
- Collaborated closely with clients to understand their vision and requirements, ensuring 100% client satisfaction and delivering on expectations
- Managed all aspects of the photography process from pre-production planning to post-production editing and final delivery of images, meeting all deadlines
- Built a strong portfolio showcasing diverse styles and subjects, attracting new clients and securing repeat business
- Demonstrated expertise in photo retouching using industry-standard software tools to enhance image quality and correct imperfections, improving final deliverables
- Adhered to project timelines while managing multiple assignments simultaneously without compromising quality or attention to detail
Culvers Crew Member
Culver's
Maple Grove, MN
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers in a friendly and professional manner, enhancing guest experience
- Operated cash register efficiently, accurately handling transactions and providing correct change to customers, ensuring transaction accuracy
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area, ensuring tables were promptly cleared and sanitized for the next customer, supporting health standards
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during busy periods, effectively managing time constraints and reducing wait times
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Minneapolis College of Art And Design
Minneapolis, MN05-2029
High school diploma - undefined
PiM (Preforming Institute of Minnesota) Arts High School
Eden Prairie, MN05-2025
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Food service
- Typography
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Driving
- Teamwork
- Cash register
- Manual handling
- Heavy lifting
- Design
- Color theory
- Customer service
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Communication skills
- Retail store product knowledge
- Editing
- Bilingual
- Dependability
- Artistic concept development
- Organizational skills
- Team management
- Screen printing
- Serving
- Working with children
- Inventory control
- Lifting
- Photography
- Hospitality
- Task prioritization
- Sewing
- Problem-solving skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Excellent people skills
- Goal-oriented
- Computer literacy
- Graphic design
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Social media management
- Cash handling
Accomplishments
- Minnesota Regional American Visions Award 2025
- Multi-time Winner of Minnesota Regional Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards keys
- Winner of 2025 Concordia High School Art Exhibit 2D
Certification
Driver's License
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
English - Fluent
Timeline
Photographer
IPS
05.2026 - Current
Sales Associate
Turnstyle Consignment
01.2023 - 01.2026
Culvers Crew Member
Culver's
03.2022 - 08.2022
High school diploma - undefined
PiM (Preforming Institute of Minnesota) Arts High School
Freelance Photographer
independent
- 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Minneapolis College of Art And Design
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer