Jessica Suarez
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Professional with deep expertise and readiness for leadership. Proven track record in driving business growth and operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Known for reliability, adaptability, strategic vision, and effective problem-solving. Skilled in business management, financial planning, and customer relations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Principal Photographer
Jessica Stout Photography
05.2003 - Current
- Worked as primary photographer for selected clients (Melinda Maria Jewelry, Lisa Stewart Jewelry) and also as a photography assistant (American Eagle)
- Retouching and portfolio building for Dominik Guillemot and Studio Manager for LA Color Studio
Studio Manager
Artful Color
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Fine art reproduction specialist and studio manager
- Brought in, obtained and worked one on one with clients to reproduce fine art giclees from original art
- Photographed using a large format digital camera, retouched and color matched to the original artwork
- Printed using multiple large format inkjet and dye based printers and created archival prints
- Managed large scale printing business (myPix2) with 20+ employees
Assistant General Manager
The Rockford
11.2012 - 04.2014
- Started as a bartender but due to experience was promoted to Assistant General Manager
- Responsible for scheduling, ordering, hiring, business management, customer service training and handling, and ensuring compliance with state licensing for food, beer/wine and liquor
Staff Supervisor/Bartender
Truxtons
04.2008 - 10.2012
- Started as a server but was promoted to bartender and staff supervisor
- Responsible for training new hires and managing bar inventory
- Acting manager on Sundays about once per month
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY
BROOKS INSTITUTE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Santa Barbara, CA01.2006
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGY
MIRA COSTA COMMINITY COLLEGE
San Diego, CA01.2002
GENERAL STUDIES GRADUATE -
MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
San Diego, CA01.2000
Skills
- Management and Leadership
- Photography with all types of cameras and formats
- Retouching expert
- Customer service and communication
- Financial accounting and reporting
- Inventory
- Small business operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Project estimating
- Marketing
- Staff hiring
- Product branding
Timeline
Studio Manager
Artful Color
04.2014 - 11.2015
Assistant General Manager
The Rockford
11.2012 - 04.2014
Staff Supervisor/Bartender
Truxtons
04.2008 - 10.2012
Owner and Principal Photographer
Jessica Stout Photography
05.2003 - Current
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGY
MIRA COSTA COMMINITY COLLEGE
GENERAL STUDIES GRADUATE -
MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY
BROOKS INSTITUTE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
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