Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Previous Commercial Work
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Rob Watts

Rob Watts

HENDERSONVILLE,Tennessee

Summary

Detail-oriented professional photographer with strong organizational skills. Extremely capable of capturing images which display true personality in headshots as well as accurate imagery of all commercial, architectural and interior focal points. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Having large dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Watts Artworks & Lasers
09.2020 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding orders, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Owner/Photographer

Rob Watts Photography
08.2003 - 01.2019
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Developed an image file organization system and created numerous backup systems.
  • Trained several college interns to be able to assist in any given session.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.

Education

Certified Professional Photographer - Commercial Photography

Winona Institute, Professional Photographers of Am
Atlanta, GA

Mass Communications, Emphasis in Photography

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Skills

  • Budget Development
  • Personnel Management
  • Operations Management
  • Staffing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Marketing Strategy Development
  • Negotiation

Accomplishments

  • Achieved over 500 volunteer hours as Chaplain for Skyline Hospital.
  • Youngest person to achieve Certified Professional Photographer by Professional Photographers of America.
  • Have assisted several local churches with set design and lighting design and programming.

Affiliations

  • Chaplain at Skyline Hospital
  • Featured in Professional Photographer Magazine
  • Featured in Who's Who of Hendersonville magazine
  • Board member for Decisions, Choices and Options
  • Board member for Love From Music City
  • Elder at Fire Place Fellowship
  • HOA board member

Previous Commercial Work

Previous commercial work includes a very wide array of subjects, styles and approaches.  Some subjects include CEO/President headshots, very small appliance parts such as ball bearings, student yearbook photographs, album cover photos and artwork, factory views, clothing of all types, real estate and much more.  Expert lighting techniques used are typically ambient light mixed with strobe lighting or LED constant lighting.  Many of the commercial photography sessions are on location where there are a large variety of obstacles and hurdles to navigate.  These types of challenges are fun and always a great experience from which to learn and be challenged by.  

All photographic sessions generate any number of RAW files, processed files and enhanced files.  Using a self-taught method of organization which anyone can navigate is a must.  Not only the type of file organization but constant backups of image files are absolutely imperative.


Some previous work relationships include:


  • Aladdin Temp Rite
  • Australian Freerider Magazine
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • Christ Presbyterian Academy
  • College Heights Academy
  • Cometic Gaskets
  • Daniel Smith Days
  • Davidson Academy
  • Dollar General
  • Elite Family Dentistry
  • Ensworth High School
  • Fox Racing
  • Friendship Christian Academy
  • Goodpasture Christian School
  • H.C.A.
  • Health Cost Solutions
  • Hilton Hotels - Homewood Suites
  • Hollister, Inc.
  • Jamison Bedding
  • Keystone Business Solutions
  • Marlin Video Production
  • Meharry Medical
  • Middle Tennessee State University
  • Motocross Action Magazine
  • Mountain Bike Action
  • MX America Magazine
  • MX East Magazine
  • MX Racer Magazine
  • New Day Music and Publishing
  • Orchid International
  • Oreck Corporation
  • Pony Mailbox
  • Posh Petals
  • Primrose School Hendersonville
  • Praesentia, LLC
  • R.W. Beck
  • Racer X Magazine
  • Refrigiwear
  • Rock Castle
  • Southeastern Building
  • Southern Motorcycle Corporation
  • Sumner Regional Medical Center
  • Superior Orthotics and Prosthetics
  • Swim World Pools
  • Transworld Motocross Magazine
  • University School of Nashville
  • Vanderbuilt University
  • Volunteer Express
  • Volunteer State Community College
  • White House High School
  • Who's Who in Sumner County Magazine
  • Willa's Shortbread

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Watts Artworks & Lasers
09.2020 - Current

Owner/Photographer

Rob Watts Photography
08.2003 - 01.2019

Certified Professional Photographer - Commercial Photography

Winona Institute, Professional Photographers of Am

Mass Communications, Emphasis in Photography

Middle Tennessee State University

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