Jalon Payton
Canton
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at 2nd Chance Realty for elevating visual content through expert photo editing and digital enhancements. Excelled in collaborative environments, showcasing exceptional workflow management and a creative vision that aligns with market trends. Skilled in both landscape and fashion photography, I bring a unique blend of technical prowess and innovative thinking to every project.
Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in on-location shoots, studio set-ups and equipment maintenance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
2nd Chance Realty
01.2020 - Current
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
Front Desk
Best Western Hotels & Resorts
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Traffic Control Flagger
Area Wide Protective Inc.
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Familiar with use of hand signaling procedures.
- Controlled flow of automotive traffic under direction of project supervisor.
- Used flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
- Patiently directed motorists towards detours and alternate routes.
- Professionally communicated with motorists stuck in stopped traffic.
- Actively alerted construction crew about vehicles failing to obey signals, preventing accident and injury.
- Intimately familiar with flagging safety regulations and equipment as published by OSHA.
- Warned construction crews of approaching vehicles that failed to stop in effort to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Escorted pedestrians and young children across streets near controlled zones.
Laborer/Carpenter
Armatas Construction
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
Customer Service Representative
VXI Global Solutions - Canton
01.2011 - 11.2012
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
- Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
McKinley Senior High
Canton, OH06-2010
Skills
- Retouching and color correction
- Digital design
- Digital enhancements
- Large format printing
- Digital video
- Excellent workflow management
- Photo editing
- Social media strategy development
- Social media marketing
- Video editing
- Landscape photography
- HD photography
- Creative visionary
- Superb attention to detail
- Fashion photography
Timeline
Front Desk
Best Western Hotels & Resorts
04.2024 - 01.2025
Traffic Control Flagger
Area Wide Protective Inc.
11.2023 - 04.2024
Laborer/Carpenter
Armatas Construction
08.2022 - 11.2022
Photographer
2nd Chance Realty
01.2020 - Current
Customer Service Representative
VXI Global Solutions - Canton
01.2011 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
McKinley Senior High
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