Patricia Matos
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Customer-focused, energetic, and dependable individual with diverse work experience, including strong selling and negotiation skills developed through close customer contact. Enthusiastic teamplayer who excels in challenging and competitive environments. Recognized for powerful communication skills, the ability to coordinate multiple projects, and the flexibility to cover a multitude of positions as needed.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Main Photographer
Patricia Matos Photography
03.2014 - Current
- Created social media campaigns and posts to promote company's portfolio and improve brand appeal.
- Used Adobe Photoshop to complete basic image editing such as retouching skin tones and improving lighting and color.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast, and light range.
- Leveraged mechanical mounting systems to improve focus and image stability.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.
- Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
- Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
- Shot photographs in controlled lab, field, and remote environments.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Managed team of photographers for special projects.
VPK Teacher Assistant
Harmony Community School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Perform a variety of instructional tasks and clerical duties in classroom to assist teaching staff with education of school students
- Assist students with work
- Read to children and work with students on small group activities
- Assist teacher with lessons
- Perform teacher's duties in classroom when teacher not present
- Monitor and grade student homework
- Assist teacher with assigning homework
- Supervise students at recess at lunch, in hallways and on field trips
- Accompany students to and from bus, to classrooms to nurse's office and for parent pick-up
- Direct children at crossing areas
- Make copies to assist teacher with lesson plans/daily projects
- Prepare visual aids
- Provide clerical support including filing, recording grades, typing, sorting and distributing mail, running errands, etc.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
HR ASSISTANT
All Tour America Transportation
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Greet every visitor that arrives at the office
- Give blank applications to candidates that arrive at the office
- Answer the phone and transfer the phone calls to the respective departments
- Accountable for meeting acceptable tour-to-sale ratio
- Helps the H.R Department to keep files organized
- Excellent interpersonal, communication & relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated team-player
- Dependable & trustworthy
- Computer literate - Microsoft Office
- Strong selling & negotiation skills
- Organized & detailed
- Hard-worker with positive attitude
- Committed to excellent guest service
- Fluent in English, Spanish & Portuguese
- Send email to insurance to add/delete drivers when requested
- Check insurance list to certify that it's updated
- Check the criminal background/driving history of new employees
- Set and review performance goals weekly, monthly and annually
- Schedule new candidate interviews
- Keep birthday, phone number, and employee's lists updated
- Send emails introducing new employees and informing about birthday celebration.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12.2021
Skills
- Work Experience
- Photo editing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Digital Photography
- Retouching and color correction
- Advanced Camera Skills
- Creative artistic vision
- Project Management
- Visual storytelling
- Client Communication
- Photography Equipment Maintenance
- Collaborative Attitude
- Client Relations
- Visual design
- Strong compositional skills
- Night photography
- Strong Portfolio
- Digital enhancements
- Model Direction
- HD photography
- Image manipulation
- Post-processing proficiency
- Photo products
- Location Scouting
- Photojournalism
- Marketing and Branding
- Composition
- Sales expertise
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Photo Shoots
- Image Editing
- Camera Setup
- Time Management
- Creative Lighting
- Photo Processing
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Client Scheduling
- Payment Processing
Timeline
VPK Teacher Assistant
Harmony Community School
08.2021 - 05.2022
HR ASSISTANT
All Tour America Transportation
04.2014 - 04.2015
Main Photographer
Patricia Matos Photography
03.2014 - Current
Associate of Arts - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Valencia College
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