Kirstie Perez
Flower Mound
Summary
Dynamic professional photographer with over 15 years of experience at KPP, excelling in creative image production and strategic client management. Proven ability in time management and problem-solving, delivering high-quality results under pressure. Recognized for establishing sustainable client relationships and enhancing event experiences through customized planning and exceptional customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Photographer
KPP
Dallas
01.2010 - Current
- Developed a sustainable book of business with clients retained for over 15 years.
- Creating images that are both creative in Photoshop and creative behind a DSLR.
- Established pricing structures, created discounts, and managed billing processes.
- Handled all financial aspects, ensuring accurate deposits and final payments.
- Managed time effectively for wedding photography, accommodating events with over 200 guests.
- Released galleries promptly to meet client expectations.
- Created customized timelines for efficient event management.
- Edited imagery and videography to enhance final products.
- Drafted and maintained customized contracts to protect business interests.
- Captured high-quality images for diverse clients across various events and settings.
RA/Relief Assistant
QuikTrip
Tulsa
03.2009 - 03.2013
- Handled multiple responsibilities during each shift that required accuracy and proper time management, while simultaneously ringing up customer orders.
- Assisted with checking in vendors
- Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems
- Operated machinery to clear lots
- Handled cash at register in fast paced environment
- Met bonuses with consistent work in store and with team
- Opened the first GEN 3 store in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- QuikTrip Corporation is a privately held company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded in 1958, QuikTrip has grown to a more than $11 billion company with 800+ stores in eleven states. Those revenues place QuikTrip high on the Forbes listing of largest privately held companies. QuikTrip's strategy is to be the dominant convenience/gasoline retailer in each market and to reach that level not through sheer numbers of stores, but through key, high-volume locations. With over 20,000 employees, Fortune has ranked QuikTrip on the list of Best Companies To Work For for fourteen years. QuikTrip also gives back to the communities it serves, donating 5% of net profits to charitable organizations.
- Contact: DeKenon Page 918-636-4994
Education
Business Management - Business Management Courses
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, Oklahoma04.2012
High School Diploma - Debate, Chamber Orchestra
Broken Arrow High School
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma08.2009
Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Social intelligence
- Writing proficiency
- Empathy and understanding
- Strategic planning
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Leadership qualities
- Creative thinking
- Customer service excellence
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Decision making
Websites
Accomplishments
Birth Photography Award, 04/01/13, Present, I was one of the first in my field and area to photograph births before it was socially acceptable. I have accolades and accomplishments that reflect my heart for women and families.
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Writing/Blogging
- Social Causes
- History
- Foreign Languages
- Music
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Spanish, Limited Working Proficiency
- French, Elementary Proficiency
Timeline
Professional Photographer
KPP
01.2010 - Current
RA/Relief Assistant
QuikTrip
03.2009 - 03.2013
Business Management - Business Management Courses
Tulsa Community College
High School Diploma - Debate, Chamber Orchestra
Broken Arrow High School