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Overview
Work History
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Rachel Bates

Bedford,TX

Summary

Diligent and fully invested hockey team manager who wants to leverage a part-time passion into a full-time profession. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Photographer

Atlanta Capitals
10.2023 - Current
  • Improved team branding through consistent visual storytelling and engaging content creation.
  • Captured high-quality images by utilizing professional photography equipment and techniques.
  • Managed and organized database including over 3,000 photos using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.

Photographer Coordinator

Al Aleman Photography
03.2020 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
  • Managed and organized photo database containing upwards of 9,000 photos per event using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.

Team Manager

Mid Cities Junior Stars
09.2016 - 08.2023
  • Created graphic designs for print and digital media including game tickets, posters in arena, promotional material for community events
  • Managed game day productions and production staff of up to 10 employees, including set up and tear down, personnel issues, guest relations, ticket and merchandise sales and money management
  • Organize, track merchandise inventory
  • Organize and host community engagement events
  • Schedule and chaperone team travel events including games and Showcase events.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Skills

  • Advanced Microsoft skills
  • Advanced Adobe Photoshop
  • Basic Adobe After Effects
  • Sports photography
  • Event coverage
  • Client Communication
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Project Scope Creation
  • On-location shooting
  • Equipment Preparation

References

  • John Bowkus, Head Coach, Atlanta Capitals, 517-819-7727
  • Chris Hille, Assistant Coach, University of Central Oklahoma, 757-871-9563
  • Al Aleman, Owner of Al Aleman Photography, 214-995-7260

Timeline

Team Photographer

Atlanta Capitals
10.2023 - Current

Photographer Coordinator

Al Aleman Photography
03.2020 - Current

Team Manager

Mid Cities Junior Stars
09.2016 - 08.2023
Rachel Bates