Nicole Drake
Garland,TX
Summary
Persuasive brand representative dedicated to driving awareness and promoting market growth. I am skilled in public speaking and grabbing audience attention. I continuously research trends and related products to stay knowledgeable within the field, and have history of exceeding expectations with results-driven approaches that connect well with my audience. I am a dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand my skillset and contribute to company success. Those who have worked with me would consider me to be hardworking, ethical, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Brand Representative
Canon USA
10.2018 - Current
- Communicated product value and quality to educate and entice potential customers
- Managed accounts and scheduled visits with stores and store staff for trainings over products
- Delivered in-store product demonstrations for customers and answered any and all technical questions about camera products
- Communicated with sales team and the account itself to create new and exciting ideas for engaging events
- Participated in trade shows and pop-up events while representing Canon's brand at all times
- Created virtual teaching content and executed content by teaching online via web conferencing apps
- Managed chat function of virtual classes and answered technical questions for attendees
- Taught classes in person and offered photo walks with hands-on education opportunity
- Trained store staff in local camera shops and CES Best Buys across the United States
- I currently cover all of the Texas and Oklahoma territory.
Freelance Photographer
Self-employed
05.2013 - Current
- Photographed families in Tennessee and Texas as a family portrait photographer with a 24-72 hour turnaround time.
- Captured events for UT Health and Nurse Family Partnership in East Texas from 2018 -current
- Captured major events for American Diabetes Association (2016) such as local fundraisers, Tour De Cure, and charity recognition dinners. Images from events were used for digital marketing and distribution.
- Styled all incoming product for Cracker Barrel (Dec 2015-Jun2016) and photographed product on table top as well as apparel in styled flat lays for online sales and advertising.
Photo Production Specialist
Journeys Shoes
Nashville, TN
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Styled all incoming product to visual standard, shooting product in a timely manner, and editing images to be distributed to internal teams and uploaded to website
- Strict file management and cataloging were done to manage over 100k images
- Produced images for Journeys catalog and eCommerce website
- Performed studio management as well as photographed Journeys sponsored events, concerts, and volunteer efforts.
Education
Associate of Arts - Commercial Photography
Nossi College of Art
Madison, TN05.2015
Skills
- Product Education
- Client Relationship Building
- Product Demonstration
- Presentation Development
- Promotional Sales Events
- Trade Show Coordination
- Site Visits
- Expense Reports
- Effective Communication
- Photography
- Trade shows
Certification
Google Program Management
Timeline
Technical Brand Representative
Canon USA
10.2018 - Current
Photo Production Specialist
Journeys Shoes
07.2015 - 10.2018
Freelance Photographer
Self-employed
05.2013 - Current
Associate of Arts - Commercial Photography
Nossi College of Art
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