Melanie Klei
Attica
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Assistant
Shelby University- A Childcare Community
Shelby Township, MI
2018 - Current
- Assisted in daily activities, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children.
- Supported lead teachers with lesson planning and classroom management strategies.
- Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance to promote positive social interactions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom materials and play areas.
Photographer/Owner/Operator
Melanie Christine Photography
Attica, MI
2009 - Current
- Captured high-quality images for various events, ensuring client satisfaction and brand consistency.
- Developed creative concepts for photo shoots, enhancing visual storytelling and engagement.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, translating ideas into compelling imagery.
- Edited and retouched photographs using industry-standard software to ensure polished final products.
- Built strong client relationships through effective communication and personalized service delivery.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
Photo Retoucher/Editor
Elite Photographic
Shelby Township, MI
2010 - 2026
- Enhanced image quality through precise color correction and retouching techniques.
- Collaborated with photographers to understand project requirements and deliver final images.
- Implemented feedback from clients to refine editing styles and improve overall satisfaction.
- Maximized impact of advertising campaigns with eye-catching imagery featuring expertly edited models and products.
- Restored damaged photographs by meticulously repairing tears, scratches, and discoloration.
- Collaborated with clients to create engaging photo albums.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Developed streamlined workflows for faster turnaround times on photo edits.
- Reduced production time with effective batch processing techniques for large volumes of images.
- Exceeded client expectations with attention to detail when compositing multiple images into seamless final compositions.
- Achieved realistic skin retouching while preserving natural textures through the use of frequency separation techniques.
- Demonstrated versatility in retouching different subject matter, including fashion, portrait, product, and architectural photography.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing timely photo retouching services and meeting tight deadlines.
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to crop, invert and control light and color properties of photos.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography/Advertising
Oakland University
Rochester, MI2010
Skills
- Coordination and teamwork
- Microsoft office
- Excellent communication
- RAW file processing
- Color correction expertise
- Adobe creative suite
- Order management
- Photoshop skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Professional and mature
Timeline
Daycare Assistant
Shelby University- A Childcare Community
2018 - Current
Photographer/Owner/Operator
Melanie Christine Photography
2009 - Current
Photo Retoucher/Editor
Elite Photographic
2010 - 2026
Bachelor of Arts - Photography/Advertising
Oakland University