Kiara Dobbins
Oakland,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated to visual arts with strong understanding of photography equipment and techniques. Skilled in capturing and editing stunning images with keen eye for detail. Creative and committed to telling stories through photographs. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed Services
02.2014 - Current
- Digitally edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded high-quality photos to enhance appearance for various prints and publication.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
Experience Bartender
Claremont Country Club
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Performed opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shift, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Front of House/Support Runner
The Athletic Club
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties and cleaning according to established checklist.
- Stocked service stations with supplies, beverages, condiments, etc.; cleaned, refreshed, and straightened service stations and other work areas.
- Provided excellent customer service while meeting challenging time goals.
Courtesy Clerk/Cheese Clerk
Berkeley Bowl
03.2015 - 08.2019
- Suggested complementary dairy purchases for food and wine pairing.
- Responded to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner.
- Completed all cleaning, stocking, and organizing tasks in assigned area including collecting more than 60 shopping carts from the parking lot daily for cleaning.
- Maintained clean and tidy checkout area to optimize service delivery.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art Education
Berkeley City College
Berkeley, CA2014
High School Diploma -
Berkeley High School
Berkeley, CA2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Lightroom
- Intermediate Adobe Photoshop
- Point of Service (various)
- Engaging Content Creator (Instagram)
Timeline
Experience Bartender
Claremont Country Club
04.2022 - 10.2023
Front of House/Support Runner
The Athletic Club
09.2021 - 01.2022
Courtesy Clerk/Cheese Clerk
Berkeley Bowl
03.2015 - 08.2019
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed Services
02.2014 - Current
Associate of Arts - Art Education
Berkeley City College
High School Diploma -
Berkeley High School
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