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I love to play in the Utah Wasatch mountains and deserts and photography is my passion.
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Kathy McKellar

Kathy McKellar

Sandy,UT

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Photographer

Self Employed
Salt Lake City, Ut.
08.2018 - 04.2022
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
  • stylized photo shoots outdoors for engagement, bridal, and personal branding.

Property Manager/back Office Manager

Cottonwood Lodging Company
Brighton, Ut.
09.2013 - 09.2021
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen and other support services.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
  • Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.
  • Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
  • Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
  • Handled disciplinary actions, performance appraisals and terminations of company staff.
  • Organized and participated in meetings to give residents opportunity to ask questions and provide forum for issues to be addressed.
  • Boosted occupancy 60% by leveraging market knowledge, budgeting with property owners to upgrade furnishings/linens/overall esthetics, and successful promotional strategies.
  • Coordinated with janitorial and other staff on maintenance and upkeep.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Sciences

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
06.1998

Associate of Applied Science - X-ray Technician

Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
06.1990

Skills

  • Visual Design
  • Photo Shoots
  • Strong Compositional Skills
  • Image Editing
  • Location Scouting
  • Creative Solutions
  • Taking Photographs
  • Concept Visualization
  • Code Compliance
  • Complaints Investigation
  • Effective Planning
  • Inspecting Properties

Certification

  • Landscape photography Training - Various dates and countries since 2014. Thailand, Canada, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Peru, Spain, Morocco, and the U.S.

I love to play in the Utah Wasatch mountains and deserts and photography is my passion.

I'm an avid backcountry skier, backpacker, hiker, and mountain biker and always have my camera in tow for those special moments.

Whether traveling locally or Internationally my eye is always focused on composing a great shot.

Timeline

Photographer

Self Employed
08.2018 - 04.2022

Property Manager/back Office Manager

Cottonwood Lodging Company
09.2013 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Sciences

University of Utah

Associate of Applied Science - X-ray Technician

Salt Lake Community College

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