Melina Toolan
Photographer
Vernon,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in on-location shoots, studio set-ups and equipment maintenance. Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops. Personable Photographer specializing in portraits and glamour shots. Successful at posing clients and adjusting lighting for desired results. Excellent interpersonal skill puts clients at ease and produces treasured photos. I have been a freelance photographer for 6 years now. I have been featured in the Cape Cod Guidebook, and other local businesses throughout New England as well as Los Angeles and San Diego.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Photographer
N/A
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
- Handled cameras operating at several thousand frames per second.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Post my photos on social media @adventurousmelina on Instagram.
Sales Associate
Stonewall Kitchen
South Windsor, CT
10.2021 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
- Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
- Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
- Organizing every product to be visually pleasing.
Keyholder
The Paper Store
South Windsor, CT
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Completed store opening and closing procedures.
- Counted out cash drawers and balanced totals.
- Opened and closed store [Number] days per week by counting registers, making deposits and storing and filing all daily paperwork.
- Improved customer service by projecting friendly and knowledgeable attitude.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Processed cash, credit, debit and check payments.
- Trained and mentored new employees.
- Opened inventory boxes and restocked shelves.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Received and counted money.
- Accepted and processed customer returns.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise from trucks to organize warehouse and backroom spaces.
- Designed and built over [Number] displays per [Timeframe] to generate customer interest in store merchandise.
- Set up all tables in every section by following SmartSheets as well as using my own visual skills.
Education
Currently Enrolled - Visual Arts
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05.2024
Skills
- Active Listening
- Project Deadlines
- Reading Comprehension
- Image Editing
- Critical Thinking
- Photography Shoots
- Social Perceptiveness
- HD Photography
- Photo Processing
- Google Drive
- Digital Printing
- Digital Photography
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Photo Products
- Microsoft Word
Additional Information
I use my own camera equipment and also have many images that would I feel fit Apple's aesthetic. I love to travel and am willing to relocate. I am currently in Connecticut for the summer, but attend college in San Diego starting late August.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Freelance Photographer
N/A
01.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Stonewall Kitchen
10.2021 - Current
Keyholder
The Paper Store
08.2020 - 10.2021
Currently Enrolled - Visual Arts
University of San Diego