Michael Shrago
Plainfield
Summary
At Meltzer Studios, I excelled as a Wedding Photographer, capturing unique stories with a creative vision and lighting expertise. Known for exceptional client communication and problem-solving, I expanded our clientele by consistently exceeding expectations. Fluent in Russian and Hebrew, my multicultural skills enhanced client relations, securing repeat business and referrals. I'm detail-oriented, organized, and a meticulous employee. I'm able to work at a fast pace to meet tight deadlines. I consider myself an enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Wedding Photographer
Meltzer Studios
12.2015 - 12.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire planning process, from initial consultation to final product delivery.
- Established trust with clients by consistently being punctual and prepared, ensuring seamless wedding day coverage.
- Prepared lights and flashes to be used with cameras.
- Preserved the integrity of each couple''s unique story by capturing candid moments and genuine emotions throughout the event.
- Educated couples on best practices for posing during portrait sessions to achieve natural-looking results that showcased their personalities.
- Navigated various indoor and outdoor venues adeptly while capturing stunning photographs under diverse lighting conditions.
- Expanded clientele base through successful networking efforts at industry events and word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied customers.
- Secured repeat business and referrals through consistently exceeding client expectations in both service and final product delivery.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with attentiveness to their specific needs and preferences in wedding photography.
- Delivered high-quality edited images for clients, showcasing their special day through a personalized photo album.
Education
Some College - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NYSkills
- Tech-Savvy
- Problem-solving
- Excellent Client communication
- Client relations
- Superb attention to detail
- Excellent workflow management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Great Time management
- Customer service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Also Fluent in Russian and Hebrew language
- Lighting expertise
- Image editing
- Client management
- Creative vision
- Posing techniques
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Wedding Photographer
Meltzer Studios
12.2015 - 12.2024
Some College - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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