Rahul Gudhekar
Vasai,Maharashtra
Summary
Proactive and meticulous with over 5 years of experience in cruise line industry. Proficiencies in inventory control, sales, staff training and development. Customer-oriented team player with expertise generating optimal satisfaction levels while building profits and client generation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Photo Manager ACT
Carnival Cruise Lines
06.2023 - Current
- Managed approximately 15 - 20 team members from different nationality
- Engaging in responsibilities such as capturing photos of guests and managing sales.
- Overseeing all personnel in the Photo Department across various locations.
- Coordinating and ensuring a seamless operation onboard, from photographing guests to producing saleable prints and selling them to passengers.
- Maintaining continuous communication with the Hotel Director and Cruise Director to ensure that announcements are included in the daily schedules and align with other activities aboard.
- Leading a diverse team while being mindful of their cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
- Ensuring adherence to CCL’s policies and procedures.
- Timely preparation of detailed reports for both onboard and shore management.
- Completing employee evaluations, specific status reports, summaries of voyages or cruises, and tracking kiosk inventory.
- Properly documenting and following up on any actions to enhance the performance of photo staff.
- Keeping an eye on onboard revenue and expenses.
- Creating specific work schedules to assign tasks to team members.
- Assessing the quality of prints, displays, and presentations.
- Providing regular training sessions for photographers.
- Establishing and maintaining appropriate inventory levels for essential items such as photo paper and merchandise, while analyzing retail sales to ensure sufficient stock onboard.
- Effectively merchandising all retail products, including applying price tags and ensuring tidy and attractive displays.
- Striving to exceed or meet revenue goals by observing each cruise and adjusting based on guest preferences to achieve these targets.
- Accountable for interdepartmental collaboration and communicating all requests and activities with both the Hotel Director and the Photo Department operations manager.
Asst Photo Manager
Carnival Cruise Lines
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Overseeing quality control related to capture, productivity, and training in customer service.
- Ensure the swift implementation of capture initiatives by providing ongoing training, evaluations, and action plans to support the Photo team.
- After each photo session, review image quality and offer personalized constructive feedback and action plans to photographers, aimed at maintaining and enhancing Pixels quality standards on a weekly basis.
- Assist with portrait assignments based on productivity observations and assessments of photographers' skill levels.
- Conduct weekly group training sessions for photographers and trainees, focusing on effective posing techniques and lighting improvements to elevate image quality.
- Identify underperformance areas on assigned vessels and propose strategies and programs to boost productivity.
- Meet or surpass company capture goals for both the team and individual photographers in collaboration with the Photo Manager.
- Maintain consistent communication with management to ensure ongoing support and cooperation while monitoring backdrop and event performance, recommending necessary changes to the Photo Manager.
Photographer
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Engaged in shooting embarkation scenes, managing gangways, and capturing portraits in settings like the dining room and deck, including various costumes. Collaborated with the team to achieve departmental objectives.
- Aimed to meet or surpass photography targets by inviting guests at the portrait station for photos.
- Possessed a foundational knowledge of photo lab processes and production techniques related to printing.
- Assisted in all aspects of the photo gallery and sales operations.
- Regularly recommended reprints, added services, and products to CCL guests, such as albums and folios, while ensuring efficiency at the sales desks.
- Aided guests in locating photos or products and supported the organization and storage of supplies, maintaining a tidy photo display.
- Assisted the assistant photo manager in keeping the gallery clean.
Trainee Photographer
Carnival Cruise Lines
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Engaged in the setup for shooting embarkations, gangways, and portraits, as well as dining areas, decks, and costumes.
- Responsible for the proper upkeep of all photographic gear assigned to them.
- Assisting photographers in arranging portrait studios and props while following all safety protocols during setups.
- Maintaining effective communication and consistently showcasing a warm, friendly demeanor.
- Collaborating with the team to achieve departmental objectives.
- Undertaking any assignments designated by the Photo Manager.
- Possessing comprehensive knowledge of pricing, discounts, policies, and procedures within the Photo Gallery.
- Regularly recommending reprints, additional services, and products to guests, such as packages, albums, and folios, while ensuring efficiency at the sales desks.
- Always helpful and polite when guiding guests in locating photos or products.
Portrait Photographer
Swapnil D’Souza Photography
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Photographs were taken at various events, such as weddings and birthday parties, as well as other functions.
- A collaborative effort was made with clients to comprehend their vision, resulting in the delivery of high-quality images that met their expectations.
- The photography equipment was managed and maintained to ensure its proper functioning.
- Furthermore, multiple projects were handled concurrently to ensure the timely delivery of final images to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Management Studies - Human Resources Management
M L Dahanukar College
India01.2017
Basic & Advance Photography Course - Photography
Swapnil D’Souza Photography
India11.2016
HSC -
Thomas Baptista College of Commerce
India01.2014
SSC -
St. Anthony’s Convent High School
India01.2012
Skills
- Ability to work under stress
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Staff management
- Documentation and reporting
- Staff training
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 15 - 20 staff members.
- Achieved nomination for leader of the month for Nov 2024
- Achieved most of the revenue targets which was $300,000 - $450,000 per month.
Certification
Basic & Advance Photography Course, Swapnil D’Souza Photography, 11/01/16
Hobbiesactivities
- Travelling
- Cooking
- Social Activities
- Acting
- Sketching
- Gardening
Awards
- Positive performance evaluation as a photographer
- Nomination for leader of the month for Nov 2024
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: R9262617
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Photo Manager ACT
Carnival Cruise Lines
06.2023 - Current
Asst Photo Manager
Carnival Cruise Lines
07.2021 - 06.2023
Photographer
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2019 - 07.2021
Trainee Photographer
Carnival Cruise Lines
10.2018 - 01.2019
Portrait Photographer
Swapnil D’Souza Photography
01.2017 - 09.2018
Basic & Advance Photography Course, Swapnil D’Souza Photography, 11/01/16
Bachelor of Management Studies - Human Resources Management
M L Dahanukar College
Basic & Advance Photography Course - Photography
Swapnil D’Souza Photography
HSC -
Thomas Baptista College of Commerce
SSC -
St. Anthony’s Convent High School
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