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Loretta Mcquirt

Baltimore

Summary

Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer

Lillian Elizabeth Photography
Baltimore
04.2025 - Current
  • Compose creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
  • Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
  • Advise on appropriate poses, props, and backgrounds for each shot taken.
  • Research trends in photography styles to stay up-to-date with current technologies and practices.
  • Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
  • Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images.
  • Provide direction to models and subjects throughout photoshoots while capturing natural expressions.
  • Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
  • Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
  • Set up lights, backdrops, and props for shoots and events.
  • Managed social media platforms, posting engaging content to increase visibility and client engagement.
  • Negotiated contracts and fees with clients, ensuring clear communication of deliverables.
  • Created and maintained an online portfolio to showcase photography work and attract new clients.
  • Scouted locations and curated props for photography shoots.
  • Edited and retouched photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to enhance image quality.

Overnight Stocker

Kroger
Pickerington
03.2025 - Current
  • Received and stocked merchandise in a timely manner.
  • Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling heavy equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Restocked shelves according to plan-o-grams set up by management team.
  • Worked collaboratively with other team members to achieve departmental goals.
  • Assisted customers in locating desired items throughout the store.
  • Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.

Company Owner

Lorie's Hair Shack
Columbus
03.2005 - 12.2018
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices on resources needed for business operations.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Identified potential solutions to issues and implemented tactics to promptly resolve.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Mentored newly hired employees to take on responsibilities and tasks with solid understanding of requirements.
  • Supported employee development of skills and abilities, enabling personnel to effectively fulfill current or future job roles and responsibilities.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Hired top-level talent and provided consistent mentoring, building strong management team.
  • Developed marketing strategies for products and services to boost sales and brand awareness.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Participated in conferences and trade shows to introduce company products and services.
  • Developed business plans to successfully finance business ventures.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Office Coordinator

Rusty's Towing
Columbus
09.1996 - 12.2018
  • Organized workloads to streamline tasks and efficiently oversee day-to-day operations under tight deadlines.
  • Supported internal team members with technical knowledge, operational support and exemplary customer service.
  • Adhered to data confidentiality practices, coordinated meetings and maintained heavy daily call volumes.
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
  • Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
  • Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
  • Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
  • Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
  • Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Consolidated Stores
Columbus
04.1987 - 07.1990
  • Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
  • Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
  • Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
  • Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
  • Compiled, coded and submitted weekly invoices to accounting for payment.
  • Worked with purchasing group to resolve purchase order matching issues.
  • Interfaced and responded to inquiries to correct accounts payable discrepancies.
  • Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
  • Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
  • Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
  • Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
  • Accessed financial information to answer questions and gather details about specific accounts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hamilton Township High School
Columbus, OH
05.1986

High School Diploma -

Eastland Fairfield Career And Technical Schools
Groveport, OH
05.1986

Skills

  • Policy and Procedure Implementation
  • Team Leadership
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Decision Making

Timeline

Photographer

Lillian Elizabeth Photography
04.2025 - Current

Overnight Stocker

Kroger
03.2025 - Current

Company Owner

Lorie's Hair Shack
03.2005 - 12.2018

Office Coordinator

Rusty's Towing
09.1996 - 12.2018

Accounts Payable Clerk

Consolidated Stores
04.1987 - 07.1990

High School Diploma -

Hamilton Township High School

High School Diploma -

Eastland Fairfield Career And Technical Schools