Rachel Wolverton
Summary
Dynamic entrepreneur and strategic thinker with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and enhancing client satisfaction at Blue Dove Photography And Designs. Skilled in marketing and client engagement, adept at leveraging analytical thinking and a growth mindset to exceed business goals. Demonstrated leadership in capturing memorable moments for local Veteran and First Responder support events. Excellent at understanding customer needs and requirements through oral and written communication. Innovation thinker adept at advocating for and interacting with diverse populations. Demonstrates the ability to analyze criminal thought processes and behavior; conduct criminal investigation; provide support to law enforcement officials and crime victims. Able to to seamlessly multi-task long and short term priorities to generate results. Career supported by a Master of Science Degree in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder and CEO of Blue Dove Photography & Designs
Blue Dove Photography And Designs
01.2018 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Drove revenue growth by launching new products and services that met customer demands.
College Student
Liberty University Online
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Met academic standards and expectations to maintain school enrollment.
- Adhered to strict time-management schedule to meet deadline requirements for assignments, quizzes, tests and other measures of comprehension.
- Attended regularly scheduled instructional classes, taking organized notes and interacting positively.
- Demonstrated comprehension of textbooks and other assigned reading materials via written and oral presentations.
- Participated in class discussions, contributing research and learned elements to demonstrate personal enrichment.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
- Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
- Conducted research projects, gathering data and information from a variety of sources.
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Brought new perspectives to classroom discussions with materials found during independent research.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Special Event Photographer
Mission BBQ
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Captured memorable moments by skillfully photographing various events, corporate functions, and social gatherings.
- Anticipated key moments during live events enabling quick reaction times for capturing candid shots that generated positive feedback from clients.
- Achieved consistent image composition using expert knowledge of lighting techniques both natural light sources as well as supplementary studio equipment.
- Utilized advanced editing techniques to produce visually appealing images that showcased the essence of each unique event.
- Increased repeat business by building strong relationships with clients and providing exceptional customer service throughout the event photography process.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Maintained a professional demeanor while interacting with diverse clientele and adapting to various event settings and challenges.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality images and consistently meeting deadlines for photo processing and delivery.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- 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.
- Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice And Forensic Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts -
Marshall University
Huntington, WV12.2002
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Ethics and integrity
- Investigations
- Strategic Planning
- Negotiation
- Goal Setting
- Growth Mindset
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Planning and coordination
Certification
Attended a 10 week course through the local police department in Clarksville, TN and received a certificate of completion as well as had perfect attendance. Classes were once a week for 2 to 2.5 hours and were taught by homicide detectives, drug agents, and traffic officers, just to name a few. We did firearms training and call simulations as well.
Timeline
College Student
Liberty University Online
03.2023 - 05.2024
Founder and CEO of Blue Dove Photography & Designs
Blue Dove Photography And Designs
01.2018 - Current
Special Event Photographer
Mission BBQ
03.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Criminal Justice And Forensic Psychology
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts -
Marshall University
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