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Nathaniel Isley

District Heights,MD

Summary

Safety-conscious Trainee Chef eager to learn and ready to take on kitchen tasks of all size and specialty. Well-trained in kitchen hygiene, assisting multiple levels of culinary operations with diverse skillset and willingness to share expertise with others. Fast learner with flexibility in execution of evolving culinary needs at moment's notice.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Photographer's Assistant

Times Five Photography, LLC
03.2022 - Current
  • Scanned photographs into computers for editing, storage and electronic transmission.
  • Used Adobe Photoshop to complete basic image editing such as retouching skin tones and improving lighting and color.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
  • Archived photographs on computers and servers.
  • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
  • Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.

Freelance Photographer

Visions And Manifesto
05.2018 - 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.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
  • Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
  • Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
  • Maintained productive professional relationships with models and modeling agencies.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.

Summer Culinary Arts Instructor

Children Of The Kingdom
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to reach diverse student audience.
  • Supervised students in kitchen lab setting to maintain safety and efficiency targets.
  • Prepared lesson plans for classroom instruction of credited technical and occupational courses.
  • Encouraged students to enhance recipes with personal style.
  • Taught basic cooking skills during both one-on-one and group classes.
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors.
  • Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
  • Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
  • Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
  • Maintained laboratory with equipment, tools and supplies to meet course needs.
  • Identified program successes and failures based on student assessments and course reviews.
  • Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
  • Designed hands-on lesson plans for up to 10 students on a 3 day basis.

Volunteer

Children Of Mine Youth Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Assisted with special events or programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Worked as a Photographer for multiple events

Education

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
08.2022 - Current

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Plates Presentation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Food Safety/Preparation
  • Knife Skills
  • Cleanliness
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Passion for culinary arts

Certification

FSM Certified

Timeline

Summer Culinary Arts Instructor

Children Of The Kingdom
06.2022 - 08.2022

Photographer's Assistant

Times Five Photography, LLC
03.2022 - Current

Volunteer

Children Of Mine Youth Center
08.2021 - 08.2022

Freelance Photographer

Visions And Manifesto
05.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University

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