Laura McCarthy
Ocoee,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable worker. I am successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Portrait Photographer
Self-employed
08.1999 - 12.2013
- Created marketing and self promoted
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients.
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
- Worked closely with client families to achieve stunning images.
- Shot on-location Custom Portrait Photography of Babies and Children
- Planned and prepared for on-location photo shoots.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance. Produced high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming and key-wording for search optimization.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Textron Automotive
05.1995 - 12.1997
- Managed executive calendars including scheduling meetings, appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated monthly meetings
- Screened calls and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets,
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
Freelance/Wedding Photographer
Self-employed
10.1997 - 12.1999
- Marketing and self promoted Photography business
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks and locations for Engagement and Wedding photography.
- Photographed Wedding ceremony and reception
- Edited, toned, captioned, and printed photos
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Produced completed wedding album of photos
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN01.1991
Skills
- Adaptable/Creative Problem Solver
- Detail oriented
- Strong Time Manager
- Excellent communication skills
- Experienced in working with children
- Collaborative Attitude
- Artistic
- Decision-Making
- Marketing and Branding
- Client Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Sales
Additional Information
After graduating from Purdue, I worked as Photography Assistant while working as an Administrative Assistant. I eventually went on to do freelance wedding photography in Troy, Michigan until relocating to Florida in 1998.
I have worked at jobs including temporary and permanent positions as office staff, and restaurant server while doing freelance photography. This was my work until my husband and I started a family in 2013.
Today, I am a successful Stay-at-Home Parent and CEO of a family of four.
I manage the daily operations of a household, including budget, multiple schedules, appointments, volunteering with PTO, and the challenging daily creative problem solving that parenting requires.
Timeline
Portrait Photographer
Self-employed
08.1999 - 12.2013
Freelance/Wedding Photographer
Self-employed
10.1997 - 12.1999
Executive Administrative Assistant
Textron Automotive
05.1995 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Purdue University
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