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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Jason Shoemaker-Smith

Photographer/Purchasing Agent/Receptionist
Bolivar,MO
Jason Shoemaker-Smith

Summary

  • Imaginative wedding photographer with experience taking quality photos for engagements, weddings, and rehearsals. In-depth knowledge of digital and studio photography techniques and trends. Adept at arranging still-life objects, backgrounds, scenes, and props. Energetic event photographer with strong background shooting live programs, events, and parties for diverse clientele. Captures creative, impactful images while maintaining commitment to themes and client vision. Dedicated to creating memories and surpassing expectations.
  • Resourceful purchasing agent responsibly and proficiently procured materials necessary for operations. Performed detailed cost analyses and negotiated with vendors using skilled problem-solving abilities. Experienced evaluator of supplier performance. Maintained constant awareness of inventory levels. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help a team achieve company goals.
  • Personable and energetic receptionist committed to delivering excellence in all facets of customer service and administrative support. Offers honed competencies in data-entry, database management, and scheduling. Well-organized professional equipped with varied experiences in administrative roles. Driven to increase overall efficiency while maintaining filing systems and screening and answering numerous phone lines daily.
  • Dedicated warehouse team member skilled in operating equipment, prioritizing tasks, and carrying out fast-paced work to meet team goals. Strong understanding of OSHA standards and optimal safety guidelines. Hard worker and committed warehouse leader accustomed to managing shipping and receiving operations in high-volume warehouse environments. Organized approach to monitoring materials movements with focus on safety and productivity. Performance-oriented team player with good multitasking abilities.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Freckle Eyed Visionary/Spring Valley Weddings

Photographer
12.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborate with individuals to create unique photo shoots for headshots, family photos, senior pictures, and other photography needs.
  • Develop strong relationships with clients through clear communication and care.
  • Provided event photography for local businesses and organizations including the Branson Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Boys and Girls Club, and Blue Room Comedy Club.
  • Coordinated with Spring Valley Weddings and Events to create a package for clients.

Gold Crown Food Company

Purchasing Agent/Receptionist Administrator/Web Designer
03.2021 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all paper purchasing activities.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
  • Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance. Processed orders from customers over the phone and in person, finalized transaction and payment.
  • Handled customer orders and questions, re-directed calls to other team members.
  • Created a weekly flyer for salespeople to share with clients.
  • Captured, edited, and cataloged product photos for use in Canopy and on the website.
  • Maintained website and web hosting account.
  • Enhanced functionality and appearance of website and repaired functionality issues.

McLane

Warehouse Picker
01.2020 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Used scanners to quickly locate and track items in warehouse.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily pick and pack goals.
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
  • Kept tidy and organized warehouse to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Operated pallet jacks to safely transport goods from warehouse to shipping area.
  • Met productivity goals consistently by prioritizing tasks effectively and staying focused during peak hours.

Freckle Eyed Visionary

Documentary Political Photographer
12.2018 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Traveled with a team from various cities across the United States to photograph political campaign rallies for the 2020 election.
  • Documented rallies for presidential candidates including Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders.

Boys And Girls Club Of America

Art Director/Bus Driver/Maintenance Technician
07.2015 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Created art curriculum to cover the full school year for the four Boys and Girls Club units of Springfield.
  • Managed use of classroom time to complete planned lessons and maintained a safe and fun learning environment for the students.
  • Led the art department in labeling and displaying artwork across the four locations for holiday, competition, and decoration purposes.
  • Completed duties as a maintenance technician such as replacing light bulbs throughout the units, painting, waxing the floors, and picking up food purchase orders for the cafeteria.
  • Picked up kids from Springfield schools and brought them safely to the Boys and Girls Club as well as driving them on field trips, meetings with other units, and summer program destinations. Maintained track of each student and ensured they arrived safely to destinations.

Education

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

No Degree from Missions

University Overview

  • Elected as Treasurer for the Freshman Class in 2008
  • Extracurricular Activities: Soccer

Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS

No Degree from Business

Lansing High School
Lansing, KS

High School Diploma
05.2006

Skills

  • Photo Editing
  • Client Relations
  • Digital Design
  • Photojournalism
  • Purchase Order Processing
  • Organizational Skills
  • Data Entry
  • File Management
  • Customer Service
  • Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Management
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Shipment Palletization
  • Warehouse Logistics
  • Continuous Learning

Accomplishments

Broke a world record and was entered into the Guiness Book of World Records in 2008.

Timeline

Photographer

Freckle Eyed Visionary/Spring Valley Weddings
12.2022 - Current

Purchasing Agent/Receptionist Administrator/Web Designer

Gold Crown Food Company
03.2021 - 12.2022

Warehouse Picker

McLane
01.2020 - 03.2021

Documentary Political Photographer

Freckle Eyed Visionary
12.2018 - 01.2020

Art Director/Bus Driver/Maintenance Technician

Boys And Girls Club Of America
07.2015 - 12.2018

Calvary University

No Degree from Missions

Kansas City Kansas Community College

No Degree from Business

Lansing High School

High School Diploma
Jason Shoemaker-SmithPhotographer/Purchasing Agent/Receptionist