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Leslie Gavin

Stamford,CT

Summary

Experienced office manager and administration professional with a track record of optimizing productivity, efficiency, and service quality across diverse environments. Highly organized and skilled in prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines with a smile.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Food and Prop Stylist

Self-employed
Stamford, CT
01.1997 - Current
  • Developed creative food styling concepts for photoshoots.
  • Collaborated in the development of recipes to meet specific needs of clients and their products.
  • Created visually appealing food presentations for product packaging, editorial, and advertising images.
  • Facilitated seamless execution of photo shoots in extremely fast-paced environments by effectively communicating between photographers, art directors, and brand managers.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Consulted with clients regarding ideas for presentation styles based on their goals and preferences.
  • Researched current trends in the industry to ensure cutting-edge results were achieved.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.

Office Manager

Daly Method
Westport, CT
02.2016 - 03.2020
  • Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
  • Managed patient scheduling, verifying insurance coverage and collecting payments.
  • Developed and implemented office policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy in the front office.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient visits, billing information and medical histories.
  • Performed data entry into electronic health records system as needed.
  • Organized patient files, ensuring all documents were up-to-date and properly filed away.
  • Ordered supplies necessary to maintain efficient operation of the office.
  • Processed insurance claims accurately to ensure reimbursement from insurance companies.
  • Monitored accounts receivable and payable status, generating invoices when necessary.
  • Provided support with day-to-day administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, answering phones.

Freelance Photographer

Self-employed
Stamford, CT
05.1997 - 01.2001
  • Photography expertise includes products, food and packaging
  • Proficient in various aspects of digital photography
  • Experienced in various studio strobe lighting equipment such as Pro Photo, Elinchrom, Speedotron, Dynalite, and Alien Bees.
  • Collaborate with art directors, stylists, makeup artists as part of a team effort.
  • Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
  • Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.

Freelance Photo Assistant

Numerous Photographers
05.1995 - 05.1998
  • Scouted locations and curated props for photography shoots.
  • Assisted the photographer in setting up lighting equipment and backdrops for shoots.
  • Built and maintained successful client relationships.
  • Specialized in food, product, and model styling
  • Managed casting and booking of models
  • Shipping and receiving.
  • Scheduling

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art Photography

Prescott College
Prescott, Arizona
06-1995

Photoshop -

Connecticut Institute of Art
Greenwich, Connecticut

Color Printing Workshop -

International Center of Photography
New York, New York

Photography Exchange -

Hocsule Fur Kunst
Bremen, Germany

Skills

  • Office Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Billing
  • Payroll Processing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Service
  • Food, prop, and model styling
  • Packaging design
  • Digital photography
  • Scheduling
  • Location scouting
  • Travel planning
  • Shoot production
  • Vendor communication
  • Negotiation
  • Invoicing
  • Client relations
  • Shipping and receiving

Internship

David Findlay Jr. Fine Art Gallery, New York City, 

Wrote biographical histories of artists.

Evaluated the restoration quality of damaged paintings.

Acquisition of paintings. 

Transportation of paintings

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Office Manager

Daly Method
02.2016 - 03.2020

Freelance Photographer

Self-employed
05.1997 - 01.2001

Freelance Food and Prop Stylist

Self-employed
01.1997 - Current

Freelance Photo Assistant

Numerous Photographers
05.1995 - 05.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art Photography

Prescott College

Photoshop -

Connecticut Institute of Art

Color Printing Workshop -

International Center of Photography

Photography Exchange -

Hocsule Fur Kunst

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