Rachel Glaab
Davenport,FL
Summary
Innovative Photographer talented at experimenting with new approaches, techniques, software and lenses. Thrive under pressure and successful with creativity-focused artistic challenges. Excellent eye for light and composition.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Naples Soap Company
Mount Dora, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the store, including scheduling and supervising staff.
- Ensured that customer service standards were met or exceeded at all times.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies to maximize sales and profits.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for new stock as needed.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for employees to ensure quality standards were maintained.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Provided training, guidance, and support to staff members on proper procedures and policies.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate projects.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, preparing documents.
- Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets.
- Managed store cash intake with high accuracy and prepared daily bank deposits.
- Disciplined and maintained staff to deliver hospitable, professional service reflecting business initiatives.
Photographer
RLG Photograohy LLC
Davenport , Florida
01.2016 - Current
- Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images.
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
- Review proofs with clients to determine which images should be printed or published.
- Advise on appropriate poses, props, and backgrounds for each shot taken.
- Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
- Research trends in photography styles to stay up-to-date with current technologies and practices.
- Compose creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
- Assist in planning setup of shoots including location scouting.
- Collaborate with art directors, stylists, makeup artists as part of a team effort.
- Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
- Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots and events.
Social Media Manager
Basin
Winter Garden, FL
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
- Managed the daily operations of all assigned social media accounts.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure brand consistency across all channels.
- Researched industry trends and competitors' activities to develop new ideas for content creation.
- Monitored customer comments on various social media channels and responded in a timely manner.
- Assisted in developing strategies for increasing followership and engagement rates.
- Coordinated with external vendors or agencies to produce high quality visuals or videos.
- Designed promotional materials using graphic design software applications.
Product Photographer
Basin
Winter Garden, FL
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Captured product images with digital cameras and lenses, using manual and raw settings.
- Organized and maintained a library of product photos for use in marketing materials.
- Edited photos to optimize color, brightness, contrast, clarity, and other factors.
- Conducted photo shoots on location or in studio utilizing professional lighting equipment.
- Set up the photographic environment including backgrounds, lights, props and accessories.
- Researched new techniques or technologies to improve quality of product photography.
- Retouched photographs to remove blemishes or imperfections from products photographed.
- Assisted with packing and shipping of products to clients in accordance with company policies.
- Reviewed proofs prior to submitting them for client approval ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Managed digital assets including storage, archiving and retrieval of photos from online databases.
- Developed creative concepts for product shots based on customer requirements.
Manager
Basin
Winter Garden , FL
02.2020 - 03.2023
- I worked in their warehouse and made sure I worked efficiently on packing their online and wholesale orders with my team.
- I was then migrated to their pop up cart in Disney's EPCOT.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
Education
Associate of Science - Photographic, Film, And Video Technology
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL05-2019
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Workflow Coordination
- Business operations background
- Training and development skill
- Equipment Preparation
- Retouching and color correction
- Visual design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Photo editing
- Digital Photography
- Tabletop product photography
- Light manipulation
Certification
- Adobe Certified
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Naples Soap Company
03.2023 - Current
Social Media Manager
Basin
02.2022 - 03.2023
Product Photographer
Basin
02.2022 - 03.2023
Manager
Basin
02.2020 - 03.2023
Photographer
RLG Photograohy LLC
01.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Photographic, Film, And Video Technology
Eastern Florida State College
- Adobe Certified
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