Paschal Uchendu
Jackson,USA
Summary
Creative and technically proficient portrait photographer with 5+ years of experience specializing in lifestyle portraits, corporate headshots, and personal branding. Consistently recognized as one of the studio’s top revenue generators. Known for building fast rapport, capturing authentic emotions, and delivering polished, high-impact imagery that drives repeat business, strong sales conversions, and long-term client relationships.
In addition to my creative experience, I have administrative skills gained through my role as an Office Assistant, where I handled records management, customer service, scheduling, Microsoft Office applications, and basic accounting. My background as a Correctional Officer strengthened my ability to remain calm under pressure, enforce procedures, maintain security, and make sound decisions in high-stress situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Photography Sales Specialist
Universal Church Directories
- Current
- Creative and technically proficient portrait photographer with 5+ years of experience specializing in lifestyle portraits, corporate headshots, and personal branding. Consistently recognized as one of the studio’s top revenue generators. Known for building fast rapport, capturing authentic emotions, and delivering polished, high-impact imagery that drives repeat business, strong sales conversions, and long-term client relationships.
- Key Highlights & Achievements
- Consistently ranked among the studio’s top sales-performing photographers across monthly and quarterly reports.
- Successfully photographed over 100 client sessions per week while maintaining a 95% satisfaction rating and strong repeat/referral volume.
- Managed full end-to-end workflow for both studio and on-location sessions – including consultations, creative direction, lighting setup, shooting, editing, and final delivery.
- Set up and operated professional lighting, backdrops, and mobile studio equipment to ensure consistent, high-quality results in any environment.
- Provided confident, client-friendly direction to achieve relaxed poses, flattering angles, and genuine expressions across diverse subjects.
- Retouched and edited 50+ images per week using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, consistently meeting high production and quality standards.
- Collaborated closely with clients to interpret personal and brand goals into visually compelling images that convey mood, message, and identity.
Office Assistant
Polly Products-Mulliken, MI
- Current
- Performed essential office duties including filing, record maintenance, document updates, and supply ordering
- Answered and routed calls, screened inquiries, and provided professional customer assistance
- Greeted and assisted visitors, clients, and vendors
- Tracked office expenses and organized financial reports
- Assisted with basic accounting and administrative tasks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Real Estate Photographer/Videographer
Next Door Photos
- Current
- Captured high-end photo and video content for real estate, commercial spaces, nature, sports, and outdoor environments
- Shot over 1,000 hours of video using Sony A7iii and Sony FX6 equipment
- Worked efficiently in fast-paced environments while maintaining strong quality standards and quick turnaround times
- Created and produced professional-quality visuals using photography, video, graphics, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated
- Prioritized workloads to meet tight deadlines
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects; capable of editing with Final Cut Pro
- Used Photoshop to create logos and graphic elements for various projects
- Skilled in operating multiple cameras and lenses of various sizes
- Experienced in natural and artificial lighting environments
- Strong collaborator and team player with excellent attention to detail
Correctional Officer
Michigan Department Of Corrections
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Supervised inmates and enforced facility rules and regulations to maintain a safe and orderly environment
- Performed inspections of housing units and conducted searches for contraband in cells, common areas, and personal effects
- Conducted inmate counts, monitored movement, and performed scheduled security rounds
- Maintained facility cleanliness standards and reported required maintenance or repairs
- Trained and proficient in firearms, self-defense, restraints, and use-of-force protocols
Education
Associates degree - undefined
Jackson College
High school diploma - undefined
Skills
- Administrative experience
- Security
- Editing
- Writing Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Patient monitoring
- Typing
- Video Editing
- Organizational skills
- Client interaction via phone calls
- Team scheduling
- Microsoft Excel
- Final Cut Pro
- Cash Handling
- Filming
- Video Production
- Heavy lifting
- Customer support
- Data entry
- Office experience
- Assembly line
- Surveillance
- Front desk
- Time management
- Adobe Illustrator
- Attention to detail
- File Management
- Adobe Premiere
- Phone etiquette
- Outbound calling
- Appointment scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Photography
- Materials handling
- Product management
- Client consultation
- Microsoft office
- Product presentation
- Expert salesmanship
Certification
- ServSafe
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Michigan Department Of Corrections
05.2019 - 01.2021
High school diploma - undefined
Associates degree - undefined
Jackson College
Real Estate Photographer/Videographer
Next Door Photos
- Current
Office Assistant
Polly Products-Mulliken, MI
- Current
Photography Sales Specialist
Universal Church Directories
- Current