Maria Longoria
Lacey,WA
Summary
Caring and compassionate professional dedicated to engaging clients and promoting positive experiences. Highly organized and goal-oriented team player with a diplomatic nature and energetic approach.
Photographer with several years of industry experience and exceptional talents in film development and image manipulation. Artistic and creative professional with strong technical knowledge of equipment operations and photography principles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pet Sitter
Community Members
Lacey, WA
07.2020 - Current
- Communicated with clients regularly regarding their pet's care needs and progress.
- Checked fences daily for holes or damage that could allow an animal escape.
- Kept work area clean by sanitizing cages, dishes, bedding, toys. after use.
- Monitored pet behavior for any signs of distress or illness and reported any changes to the owner immediately.
- Provided overnight stays at client homes during vacations or business trips to ensure continuity of care for their pets.
- Walked dogs on a regular basis, ensuring they were kept safe and healthy.
- Cleaned up pet messes and provided fresh food and water to all assigned pets.
- Provided emotional support when pets were feeling anxious due to separation from owners.
- Delivered mail, newspapers, packages from the front porch to inside the home while caring for the pet.
- Administered oral medications as prescribed by the veterinarian or client instructions.
- Offered animals exercise opportunities through walks and play activities.
Activities Director
Northwest Christian Academy
Lacey, WA
09.2017 - Current
- Proactively anticipates needs and issues; recommends and takes action to proactively resolve challenges
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism
- Proven ability to develop positive working relationships with diverse populations
- Experience working independently; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and accommodate numerous interruptions
- Prepare, proof, edit, and send communications including reports, presentations, contracts, and forms
- Effective time management and prioritization of critical assignments to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, the ability to work well with others, and function as a team member
- Strong aptitude for attention to detail and accuracy of information, organized and detail-oriented
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service; collaborative and supportive professional
- Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases, including calendars and budgets.
- Prepare, monitor, and reconcile department’s budgets, including data entry, preparation of financial documents, and monthly budget status reports
- Arrange, attend, and conduct meetings, and record, distribute, and maintain meeting minutes for programs
Photographer
Personal Employer
Lacey, WA
01.2012 - Current
- Compose creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
- Research trends in photography styles to stay up-to-date with current technologies and practices.
- Organize and store digital photographs, negatives, and prints in an orderly fashion.
- Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images.
- Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
- Create portfolios for clients to showcase work.
- Assist in planning setup of shoots including location scouting.
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
- Explained price and package details to customers.
- Implemented color correction processes to ensure accurate and vibrant images.
- Cropped, manipulated, and performed color balance for final images.
- Conducted on-location photography sessions, adapting to various environments and lighting conditions.
- Directed models and subjects during photo shoots to capture desired expressions and poses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Team Management
- Documentation skills
- Calendar Management
- Family relationship development
- Small group leadership
- Child Safety Procedures
- Technology Integration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Parent relationship management
- Photo editing
- Retouching and color correction
- Digital Photography
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Care Plan Adherence
- Animal Safety
- Flexible Schedule
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Pet care management
- Pet Care
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certification
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Pet Sitter
Community Members
07.2020 - Current
Activities Director
Northwest Christian Academy
09.2017 - Current
Photographer
Personal Employer
01.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University